tarte cosmetics

Makeup and skincare brand

Demand Planning Manager

Supply Chain ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$80k - $100kHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

Six to eight years of experience within Demand Planning, Sales Planning, or Supply Chain is preferred.
Strong Excel skills are required.
A proven track record owning forecast accuracy metrics and driving measurable improvement is required.
Experience with demand planning or ERP systems such as SAP IBP, Kinaxis, O9, or Anaplan, and business intelligence tools such as Tableau or Power BI is required.
Working knowledge of sales strategy and brand positioning is required.
The candidate must be able to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Cosmetics or Consumer Packaged Goods industry experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Own the monthly SKU and retailer forecasting process, applying statistical forecasting models such as exponential smoothing and causal or regression-based methods alongside market and retailer-specific inputs.
Lead new product forecasting, including initial sell-in projections, launch phasing, post-launch tracking, and category contribution analysis.
Assess new launch impact on existing products for cannibalization risk or complementary growth.
Own forecast accuracy and bias metrics, such as WAPE and MAPE, against defined targets; drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.
Assess actual sell-through versus plan, identify variance drivers, and translate findings into forward forecast revisions.
Participate in S&OP and business review forums, presenting demand insights, scenario analyses, and tactical recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Develop close working relationships with key retailers, providing inventory feedback and collaborating on joint forecasting where applicable.
Own end-to-end product lifecycle planning, including phase-in and phase-out timing and inventory risk mitigation at end-of-life.
Provide input to Supply Planning on inventory strategy discussions.
Leverage AI/ML-driven forecasting and analytics tools to improve forecast accuracy, automate routine analysis, and surface demand insights faster, while applying business judgment to validate, adjust, or override AI-generated forecasts to ensure they reflect market reality.

Desired Qualifications

Vanguard experience is a plus.

Demand Planning Manager

tarte cosmetics · New York, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-02

Workplace: hybrid

Description

Demand Planning Manager

Job Summary

The Demand Planning Manager analyzes demand signals for products to effectively drive the Supply Chain and provide an accurate demand plan to guide the wholesale (shipment) sales plan and retail sales plan. The Manager plays a role in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process by collaborating with the Supply Planning, Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams to ensure alignment between the forecast and financial plans.

Key Responsibilities

Forecasting & Analytics

Own the monthly SKU/retailer forecasting process, applying statistical forecasting models (e.g., exponential smoothing, causal/regression-based methods) alongside market and retailer-specific inputs
Lead new product forecasting, including initial sell-in projections, launch phasing, post-launch tracking, and category contribution analysis
Assess new launch impact on existing products for cannibalization risk or complementary growth
Own forecast accuracy and bias metrics (e.g., WAPE/MAPE) against defined targets; drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement
Assess actual sell-through vs. plan, identify variance drivers, and translate findings into forward forecast revisions

Cross-Functional Engagement

Participate in S&OP and business review forums, presenting demand insights, scenario analyses, and tactical recommendations to senior stakeholders
Develop close working relationships with key retailers, providing inventory feedback and collaborating on joint forecasting where applicable

Process & Systems

Own end-to-end product lifecycle planning, including phase-in/phase-out timing and inventory risk mitigation at end-of-life
Provide input to Supply Planning on inventory strategy discussions
Leverage AI/ML-driven forecasting and analytics tools to improve forecast accuracy, automate routine analysis, and surface demand insights faster, while applying business judgment to validate, adjust, or override AI-generated forecasts to ensure they reflect market reality

Qualifications

6-8 years of experience within Demand Planning, Sales Planning, or Supply Chain preferred
Strong Excel skills required; Vanguard experience a plus
Proven track record owning forecast accuracy metrics and driving measurable improvement
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders
Experience with demand planning/ERP systems (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis, O9, Anaplan) and BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
Working knowledge of sales strategy and brand positioning
Flexible, adaptive mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Cosmetics or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry experience strongly preferred

Our Perks

Salary range: $80,000-100,000 (Compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
Medical, dental, vision, 401K plan & access to health & wellness programs
Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more
Makeup gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give back initiatives
Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment

Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.

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About the Company

tarte cosmetics

Makeup and skincare brand

Operating as a consumer makeup and skincare brand, tarte cosmetics focuses on its stated market and service model. It develops and markets cosmetics sold through its own ecommerce channels and retail partners. Product development, creative, digital commerce, marketing, supply chain, wholesale, and customer teams bring collections to market. Work includes formulation and product, brand and content, ecommerce, retail partnerships, operations, technology, and finance. The profile is tarte cosmetics and not every third-party retailer carrying the products.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 2000

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