Own and oversee the global demand planning function, driving top-down and bottom-up forecasting processes across all markets, channels, and categories.
Set the long-term forecasting roadmap, aligning demand planning with overall business objectives and product innovation strategies.
Present forecast insights, risks, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and executive teams on a regular cadence. Able to translate data into clear narratives for leadership.
Lead a team that manages Hourglass’ retail sales data globally
Lead development of global SKU-level demand forecasts using retail/wholesale data, historical performance, market trends, and promotional calendars.
Identify risks and opportunities through data analysis; provide recommendations to Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to influence planning decisions. Ability to manage cross-functional influence and push back diplomatically on overly optimistic assumptions.
Oversee planning of new product launches and promotional events, ensuring accurate, timely forecasts and post-launch performance analysis. Experience forecasting zero-history SKUs and ability to manage social buzz vs sustainable demand. Provide structure post-launch reviews.
Partner with global and regional commercial teams to improve forecast accuracy, enhance responsiveness, and mitigate supply risk.
Define and implement forecasting tools, KPIs, dashboards, and analytics infrastructure to continuously improve demand planning accuracy and efficiency. Continue to develop dashboards and analytical capability to answer key questions in the business and provide stakeholders with clear performance views
Lead or support system enhancements and planning tool upgrades (e.g., Oracle Planning Cloud, Oracle).
Manage, track, and approve gratis/stock impact requests to support inventory merchandise strategy for newness, events, and promotions.
Produce and analyze ad-hoc and/or ongoing reporting as needed.
Build, mentor, and lead a team of demand planners. Ensure team capabilities keep pace with business complexity and growth through training, talent development, and process optimization. Provide calm leadership in ambiguous times.
Additional projects and tasks as needed

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of experience within demand planning, data science, business intelligence, or related field; beauty industry experience preferred but not required
Minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory role with direct report
Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, business, economics, finance, or related field preferred
Very strong Excel and analytical skills required; PowerBI and/or Oracle SCP experience strongly preferred
Must be highly organized and have strong attention to detail
Passion for product, specifically cosmetics and skincare
Proven success creating and leading processes
Analytical, with experience tracking and reporting
Adaptable, resourceful and forward thinking
Experience working at innovative, fast-paced startups or indie brands is a plus
Thrive on solving problems and looking at implementing creative solutions
Proven ability to execute
Must be able to work from Corporate Office at least 60% of the time

Benefits

medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
life insurance
accident insurance
critical illness insurance
disability insurance
retirement savings plans and company match
paid family leave
education-related programs
paid holidays
discretionary vacation time
more

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

demand planningforecastingdata analysisSKU-level demand forecastsExcelanalytical skillsPowerBIOracle Planning Cloudbusiness intelligenceprocess optimization

Soft Skills

leadershiporganizational skillsattention to detailadaptabilityresourcefulnessproblem-solvingcommunicationteam developmentstrategic thinkinginfluencing skills