Demand Planning Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute demand forecasts across multiple accounts and retail channels
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and promotional activities to refine forecasts
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, finance, and operations teams to align on business objectives
• Participate in S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) meetings
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to demand planning and forecasting accuracy
• Identify opportunities to improve demand planning processes and implement best practices
• Meet regularly with representatives of customer supply chain and buying organizations to review forecasts and supply chain performance and support delivery to customers.
• Support new product launch activity through the development of needed forecasts for initial inventory as well as forecast scenarios for replenishment.
• You will be a key member of S&OP process. You will own and lead demand consensus meetings (S&OP) including deck preparation, key drivers for changes through appropriate waterfalls, gaps to plan, risks and ops, action items, sales plan alignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain, Engineering, Mathematics, Business)
• 6-8 years’ experience in demand planning and forecasting (preferred at a CPG Manufacturer supporting a major retail account)
• Key competencies: Business Acumen, Strategic Thinking, Influencing Others, Building Relationships
• Technical aptitude and Forecasting and data software experience required (i.e. advanced Excel, SAP, Power BI, Syndicated data/ Nielson etc.)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced ambiguous environment
• Additional Skills
• Experience in sales and demand forecasting for international markets is a plus
• Ability to think through different demand and supply scenarios and understand their impact on inventory projections
• Proven track record of utilizing data to drive decisions
• Agility and excellent prioritization skills
• Strong coaching and mentoring abilities to develop team members' skills

Job Environment

• Fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Crucial role in supporting company expansion
• Requires adapting to rapidly changing priorities and tight deadlines
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture
• Leadership role involving team management and strategic decision-making

Company Summary:

eos Products is an iconic global beauty brand that has sold nearly a billion lip balms worldwide. Our company was founded on an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit that revolutionized how people experience daily beauty routines. As a brand of choice among gen z and millennial consumers, eos aims to drive everyday experiences forward, creating the joy that beautifully designed, expertly crafted products can bring to people’s lives. From our iconic lip balm to our cult-favorite body lotion, eos products create delight where there was once utility, happiness where there was only function.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

eos Products offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

FLSA Status:

FLSA exempt.