Director, Supply & Demand Planning

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As we continue to scale were seeking aDirector of Supply & Demand Planning to lead our forecasting and planning efforts ensuring seamless alignment between demand supply and business strategy. TheDirector 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.

What Youll Do

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP):

• Lead the companys 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 Youll Bring

• Bachelors 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: $180000-$200000

rhode an equal opportunity employer is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The Company recruits hires trains promotes pays and administers all personnel actions without regard to race color religion creed sex gender national origin age mental or physical disability ancestry medical condition marital status military or veteran status citizenship status sexual orientation genetic information reproductive health decision making or any other status protected by applicable law. The Company also makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities in accordance with all legal requirements. Any applicant who requires assistance with the application or resulting process should contact People & Culture () to request that accommodation.