Job Details

Overview

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, Well People, Keys Soulcare, Naturium, and rhode, with a focus on accessible products and high performance ingredients.

In our Fiscal year 25, we achieved significant growth, with net sales of $1 Billion and 26 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility, equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 days in office, 2 days at home work environment. We believe our culture, compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across industries. Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team:

As we continue to scale, we're seeking a Director of Supply & Demand Planning to lead our forecasting and planning efforts, ensuring seamless alignment between demand, supply, and business strategy. The Director of Supply & Demand Planning will own the end-to-end Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, demand forecasting, and supply planning. This leader will drive operational efficiency by optimizing inventory, minimizing excess and obsolete products, and ensuring cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate is a strategic, data-driven leader with deep experience in demand planning, supply chain operations, and stakeholder management.

We are assessing talent up to Senior Director level.

What You'll Do

• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP):
• Lead the company's S&OP process, ensuring cross-functional alignment on demand forecasts and purchasing decisions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Commercialization teams to integrate strategic business decisions into operational plans.
• Own the Excess & Obsolete inventory management strategy to optimize inventory levels.
• Develop and track forecast accuracy metrics to continuously improve planning processes.

• Demand Planning & Forecasting:
• Manage and generate SKU- and account-level forecasts, meeting accuracy objectives.
• Lead demand planning meetings with key stakeholders (Marketing, Finance, Retail) to align on forecasting strategy.
• Evaluate and quantify new product launch forecasts using historical data and market trends.
• Present demand scenarios, articulating base and upside plans at an account level.

• Supply Planning:
• Oversee supply operations to ensure timely delivery of finished goods across all sales channels.
• Develop inventory planning strategies that optimize turns, margin, and customer experience.
• Manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to maintain optimal inventory levels and production schedules.
• Partner with sourcing and cross-functional teams to assess the impact of supply chain, sourcing, and product decisions.
• Lead supply planning initiatives for new product launches and SKU transitions to ensure operational readiness.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or S&OP (beauty or CPG industry preferred).
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills, with experience translating insights into actionable strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional meetings, drive accountability, and align teams around planning decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly to senior leadership.
• Highly adaptable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills: ability to manipulate large data sets, use advanced formulas, pivot tables, and macros.
• PowerPoint expertise: ability to distill complex analyses into clear, executive-ready presentations.

Other Details for Consideration

• Location of position: Los Angeles, California
• In-office requirement: at least 3 days a week
• Reports to: SVP of Operations
• Salary range budgeted for position: $180,000-$200,000

$180,000 - $200,000 a year

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