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Director, Demand Planning

e.l.f. Beauty· Operations
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Hybrid (London, England)Full-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Director, Demand Planning International responsible for strategic forecasting and demand management for e.l.f. Beauty’s international product portfolio, driving inventory optimization, cross-functional collaboration, and process excellence to meet international sales targets.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of international demand planning strategies to optimize inventory levels and meet sales forecasts for elf's diverse range of beauty products
  • Leading the IBP process, including agenda setting, decision facilitation, and ensuring follow-through on actions
  • Responsible for setting and maintaining the monthly IBP calendar, including deadlines for pre-read materials and pre-IBP account meetings
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and operations, to ensure alignment on demand forecasts at the category level.
  • Conduct market analysis to identify trends, consumer behavior, and competitive dynamics that impact demand for elf's cosmetics, skincare, and haircare products
  • Develop and maintain a robust demand planning process, including the use of advanced analytics and forecasting tools to improve accuracy and responsiveness
  • Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior management on international market opportunities and risks related to demand planning
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations in all demand planning activities across international markets
  • Lead the team in the creation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual demand forecasts, and present these forecasts to key stakeholders
  • Implement and manage demand planning systems and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy in demand forecasting and inventory management

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or supply chain operations; (beauty, CPG industry preferred)
  • Operations experience in a food, CPG, or cosmetics manufacturing company of relevant size and complexity; >$50 million revenue, high-SKU, national distribution, and rapidly changing product line / SKU mix.
  • Cross-functional IBP modeling and process leadership experience; inclusive of demand planning, supply planning, and product lifecycle management.
  • Demonstrated experience creating, implementing, and leading cross-functional business processes from a starting point of limited maturity and sophistication; experience managing cross-functional teams. Nimble and entrepreneurial in nature.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex information and present effectively to cross-functional partners and senior leadership.
  • Highly organized and adaptable, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Advanced Excel proficiency (modeling, pivot tables, scenario analysis, advanced formulas; macros a bonus).
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems, forecasting platforms, or planning tools, with confidence navigating and synthesizing large data sets.
  • Experience with SQL and Python- nice to have

Skills

Required:Demand forecastingIBP (Integrated Business Planning)Cross-functional collaborationAdvanced analytics & forecasting toolsERP/MRP systems
Nice to have:SQL & Python (nice to have)

Benefits

  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • retirement savings plan
  • gender neutral parental leave
  • unlimited paid time off
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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