Director of Demand Planning

r.e.m. beauty by Ariana Grande; New York (NY); Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative beauty brand as the Vice President of Operations. This role is perfect for a process-driven and analytical leader with experience in omni-channel planning. You will oversee forecasting and planning activities, manage a complex product catalog, and develop effective models to enhance demand forecast accuracy. Collaborate closely with Sales and Marketing to drive profitability and support new product launches. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment that values creativity and growth. If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a vibrant team, this position is for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in demand planning and inventory management.
• Proficient in Excel and database applications for analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee forecasting and planning activities for operations and supply chain.
• Develop effective forecast models based on trends and financial goals.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Inventory Management

Forecasting

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in finance, math, supply chain, industrial engineering or a related field

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Job description

Vice President Operations at r.e.m. beauty by Ariana Grande

About r.e.m. beauty: r.e.m. beauty is a modern beauty brand founded by Ariana Grande. We welcome you to our world of vivid dreams and limitless possibilities. r.e.m. beauty was created to empower confidence and to bring your most vivid, limitless dreams to life. Our products blend other worldly ideas with real world innovation to inspire you to explore what creativity means to you.

Why Us? Our team is made up of hard working, whip smart, caring humans. Our pace of work enables fast learning and fosters an environment where you can stretch yourself and make an impact. We are building a learning community where you can explore new ways of thinking and expand your capabilities. We are only just getting started!

Job Title: Director of Demand Planning

Reporting to: VP, Operations

Location: United States: Remote – [NYC preferred]

Your Mission: Process driven & highly analytical team player who is seasoned in planning omni-channel businesses. The ideal candidate will have experience working with multi-DC and multi-retailer assortments, and be able to handle fast-changing forecasts.

• Oversee the forecasting and planning activities for r.e.m Operations and Supply Chain business.
• Manage a complex catalog composed of seasonal and core products.
• Develop effective forecast models based on industry trends, demand patterns and financial goals of the company.
• Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
• Successfully communicate forecast and inventory estimations to management.
• Design and lead monthly S&OP process and corresponding meetings.
• Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies.
• Allocate products across multiple sales channels and distribution centers.
• Use the demand forecasting model to create a corresponding Supply Plan.
• Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Prepare a monthly report of forecast variances and determine likely sources of forecast variance so that future analysis can be improved.
• Work closely with Sales and Marketing to estimate the lift and effectiveness of various promotional concepts.
• Develop new product launch forecasts in collaboration with Sales, Marketing and Ops teams.
• Support leadership by providing detailed ad-hoc analysis as needed to assist in driving the profitability of the business.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, math, supply chain, industrial engineering or a related field
• 5+ years related experience in a role with similar responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.
• Exceptional proficiency in Excel and/or a database application to support analysis.
• Experience with ERP system preferred.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Budget: $130-150k/yr base salary plus discretionary bonus opportunity

r.e.m. beauty provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Candidates invited to work for us will need to demonstrate their right to work in the US.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Personal Care Product Manufacturing