Demand Planning Manager

Dolce Glow; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolce Glow in Los Angeles is seeking a Demand Planning Manager to lead forecasts across beauty product lines, coordinating with sales, marketing, operations, and finance to align launches and inventory.

This full-time, hybrid position requires 4-5 years of relevant experience in demand planning, beauty industry preferred, and strong analytical and ERP skills to optimize stock levels and planning processes.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of relevant experience.
• Beauty industry experience preferred.
• Strong forecasting and analytical capabilities.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP/NetSuite) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts across all product lines.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, operations, and finance.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and adjust plans; manage safety stock.
• Support production planning and inventory optimization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Company Description Dolce Glow is redefining tanning standards with high-quality self-tanning products designed for elevated, luxury experiences. Founded by CEO Isabel Alysa, a renowned spray tan artist for A-list clients, the brand brings professional-level results to everyday routines. Made in Australia and inspired by Isabel’s Italian heritage, Dolce Glow focuses on thoughtful formulations and modern beauty rituals. The brand’s products are infused with skin-loving ingredients and promote self-love, authenticity, and confidence for all users. Dolce Glow continues to grow as a premium beauty brand, offering opportunities to contribute to an innovative and aspirational product line.

• Role Description The Demand Planning Manager is a full-time, hybrid role based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, with flexibility for partial work from home.
• This role is responsible for developing and maintaining demand forecasts across all product lines, using historical data, market trends, and promotional plans to support accurate planning. The Demand Planning Manager will collaborate closely with sales, marketing, operations, and finance to align forecasts with product launches, campaigns, and inventory strategies. Day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring forecast accuracy, analyzing variances, and adjusting plans; overseeing inventory levels to avoid stockouts and overstock; and coordinating production planning to ensure on-time product availability. The role also involves preparing regular planning reports, identifying risks and opportunities, optimizing safety stock, and supporting continuous improvement in the end-to-end supply chain planning process.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of relevant experience
• beauty experience a must
• strong Demand Planning and Demand Forecasting skills to develop, manage, and continuously improve short- and long-term forecasts.
• Advanced Analytical Skills, including proficiency with spreadsheets and planning tools, to interpret data, identify trends, and support decision-making.
• Experience in Production Planning and Inventory Management to balance service levels, working capital, and operational efficiency.
• Knowledge of supply chain and operations best practices, ideally within beauty, cosmetics, or consumer packaged goods.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills to work effectively with sales, marketing, operations, and finance teams.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, with attention to detail and comfort in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Proficiency in demand planning or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, or similar) is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience in a managerial or lead role within planning or supply chain functions is preferred.