Supply & Demand Planner

Ethique Beauty; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethique Beauty is seeking a Supply & Demand Planner to own the full planning function for a fast-growing brand stocked at major retailers. You'll fill gaps, build processes, and connect sales with production, bringing analytical rigor and commercial instinct.

In this role you'll manage both supply and demand planning, collaborate across functions, and drive on-time delivery while optimizing inventory. Experience with SAP/ERP is a plus; strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in supply planning or S&OP, ideally in beauty/CPG brands.
• Able to manage both supply and demand planning independently.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven planning.
• Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with ERP systems (SAP/Blue Yonder sur͏e a plus).
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration.
• High attention to detail with multiple priorities.
• Proactive problem-solver who identifies issues early with solutions.
• Comfort with ambiguity and building structure where none exists.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and production timelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage full production lifecycle from PO placement to X-factory for portfolio/vendors.
• Develop and implement supply plans meeting demand with on-time delivery.
• Submit POs, define deadlines, ensure on-time shipping.
• Drive production via proactive daily vendor communication and relations.
• Monitor inventory; adjust plans to prevent stockouts/overstocks.
• Manage e-commerce inventory with weekly analysis and transfers.
• Collaborate with suppliers on lead times, schedules, capacity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Maintain trackers and SAP-equivalent systems with up-to-date data.
• Manage new product setup; maintain costs, BOMs, specs, artwork.
• Reconcile invoice discrepancies with AP.
• Identify and communicate supply risks.
• Build vendor relationships and track performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to raise risk awareness.

Skills

Supply planning

Demand planning

S&OP

Forecasting

Communication

Analytical

Vendor management

Problem solving

Tools

SAP

Blue Yonder

Job description

About the role

As our Supply & Demand Planner,you'llbe at the heart of that mission, owning the full planning function for a brandthat'sstocked at Ulta, Target, Whole Foods, and Amazon and growing fast.

Thisisn'ta role where you clock in and follow the playbook.You'llbe the kind of person who sees a gap and fills it, who builds the process before anyone asks, and who connects the dots betweenwhat'sselling and what needs to be on the water. You bring equalpartsanalyticalrigorand commercialinstinct,and you'reenergizedby the idea of making a real mark on a brand you actually believe in.

What you'll do

Supply Planning

• Manage the full production lifecycle from PO placement through to X-factory for your product portfolio and assigned vendors
• Develop and implement supply plans that meet customer demand while ensuring on-time delivery
• Submit all purchase orders, define production deadlines, and ensure on-time shipping
• Drive production through proactive daily vendor communication and relationship management
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust supply plans as needed to prevent stock-outs or overstocking
• Manage E-commerce inventory positions through weekly analysis andtimelytransfers
• Collaborate with suppliers on lead times, delivery schedules, and capacity planning
• Troubleshoot and resolve all issues affecting production deliverables
• Maintain production trackers and relevant systems (e.g.SAP or equivalent) with up-to-date item, order, and delivery information
• Manage new product setup and ongoing maintenance including cost logs, BOMs, production files, product specs, and artwork
• Reconcile and resolve invoice discrepancies in collaboration with the AP team
• Evaluate and communicate high-risk scenarios and potential supply disruptions
• Build strong vendor relationships and track performance against agreed standards
• Collaborate andmaintainstrong communicationwith cross-functional partners to raise risk awareness

Demand Planning

• Own andmaintainan accuraterolling 12-month demand forecast by SKU and account,minimizingforecast variability
• Continuouslymonitorand refine forecasting models to improve accuracy and reduce error rates
• Reconcile forecasted units against Gross Sales financial forecasts to ensure alignment and reasonableness
• Prepare analysis and materials for S&OP Demand Review meetings, presenting and discussing reforecasts with key stakeholders
• Work closely with Sales and Marketing to gather market insights and align demand forecasts with business strategy
• Support new product introductions by building demand forecasts and ensuring seamless integration into the supply chain
• Manage SKU number changes and develop exit and phase-out strategies in partnership with the brand team
• Identifyfast and slow sellers and develop action plans in collaboration with the broader business
• Produce weekly and monthly reporting tools to communicate demand performance and key planning metrics
• Communicate assortment and planning opportunities proactively to senior leadership

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the primary liaison between Supply, Sales, Logistics, Marketing, and E-commerce
• Partner with Demand Planning, Sales, and Customer Service teams to provide regular updates on delivery schedules and resolve issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align production schedules with commercial demand
• Gather and synthesizeinformation from across the business to produceaccurateand meaningful demand projections

Process & Reporting

• Monitor and report on key supply chain KPIs including inventory turns, order fill rate, and on-time delivery
• Continuouslyidentifyand implement opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency
• Build scalable planning processes that can grow with the brand
• Providetimely, clear communication on production status and any updates that affect timing or supply

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in supply planning, demand planning, or a combined S&OP role - ideally within beauty, CPG, or a product-based consumer brand
• Demonstrated ability to manage both supply and demand planning functions independently
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting data to drive informed planning decisions
• Proficiencyin Excel/Google Sheets; experience with planning tools or ERP systems (SAP, Blue Yonder, or similar) is a plus
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset - youidentifyissues before they become problems and come with solutions
• Comfort with ambiguity and a genuine enthusiasm for building structure where itdoesn'tyet exist
• Experience managing vendor relationships and driving accountability on production timeline