Director, Supply and Demand Planning, rhode (Los Angeles)

Director, Supply And Demand Planning, Rhode

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep 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, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys, Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skin care, and our newest brand, rhode, a line of curated skincare essentials, formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ingredients, it's a daily routine that nourishes your skin barrier over time. In our Fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 26 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last six fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.

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 other 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