ESW Beauty
Company Description
ESW Beauty is a clean skincare brand inspired by a love for healthy living and wellness. Best known for our Raw Juice Sheet Masks and Smoothie Lip Treatments, our products blend clean, effective ingredients with a fun and functional experience. You can find ESW Beauty at leading national retailers including Whole Foods Market, Target, Walgreens, Sprouts, and more.
Location: NYC/NJ (remote-first, occasional in-office required)
About the Role: As a Demand Planner at ESW Beauty, you will play a critical role in supporting our forecasting and planning efforts to ensure product availability while minimizing excess inventory. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including Operations, Sales, Finance, and Marketing—to build and optimize a new demand planning system from the ground up. You will be instrumental in shaping our forecasting processes, maintaining accurate demand forecasts, supporting the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, and placing orders directly with our manufacturers.
Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain accurate rolling demand forecasts at SKU and account levels with a focus on short- to mid-term horizons (6–12 months). Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to update forecasts based on promotional plans, product launches, and market insights. Analyze historical sales data, identify trends, and apply statistical models to improve forecast accuracy. Monitor sales trends, customer orders, and market data to proactively identify risks and opportunities. Support and actively contribute to the monthly S&OP process by preparing demand data, generating forecast reports, and participating in review meetings. Lead efforts to design, implement, and refine a new demand planning system and related workflows, working closely with internal teams and external partners. Place purchase orders directly with manufacturers, ensuring timely production and delivery aligned with demand forecasts and inventory targets. Track forecast accuracy and performance metrics; identify gaps and recommend adjustments to optimize inventory levels. Assist with SKU management activities, including new product setups, changes, and phase-outs. Generate regular reports and dashboards for leadership to provide visibility into demand trends and forecast performance. Contribute to continuous process improvements and special projects aimed at enhancing overall demand planning effectiveness.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Statistics, Economics, or a related field. 5-7 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or an analytical role Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis functions. Familiarity with demand planning or ERP systems (experience with Cin7 Core is a plus) Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. Strategic thinker who can look beyond immediate forecasting to support longer-term business goals. Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, growing company environment. Enthusiasm for learning and developing new skills, particularly in building and optimizing demand planning systems. Must be available for in-person training at our NJ office for the first two months
Job Information
Full-Time Role Compensation: $70K + bonus Location: Hybrid — must be based in the NJ/NYC area and able to commute to our New Jersey office (when requested) Benefits Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits 401(k) with 4% equivalent employer match 80 hours of PTO Volunteer Time Off Employee Discount
Location: NYC/NJ (remote-first, occasional in-office required)
About the Role: As a Demand Planner at ESW Beauty, you will play a critical role in supporting our forecasting and planning efforts to ensure product availability while minimizing excess inventory. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including Operations, Sales, Finance, and Marketing—to build and optimize a new demand planning system from the ground up. You will be instrumental in shaping our forecasting processes, maintaining accurate demand forecasts, supporting the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, and placing orders directly with our manufacturers.
Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain accurate rolling demand forecasts at SKU and account levels with a focus on short- to mid-term horizons (6–12 months). Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to update forecasts based on promotional plans, product launches, and market insights. Analyze historical sales data, identify trends, and apply statistical models to improve forecast accuracy. Monitor sales trends, customer orders, and market data to proactively identify risks and opportunities. Support and actively contribute to the monthly S&OP process by preparing demand data, generating forecast reports, and participating in review meetings. Lead efforts to design, implement, and refine a new demand planning system and related workflows, working closely with internal teams and external partners. Place purchase orders directly with manufacturers, ensuring timely production and delivery aligned with demand forecasts and inventory targets. Track forecast accuracy and performance metrics; identify gaps and recommend adjustments to optimize inventory levels. Assist with SKU management activities, including new product setups, changes, and phase-outs. Generate regular reports and dashboards for leadership to provide visibility into demand trends and forecast performance. Contribute to continuous process improvements and special projects aimed at enhancing overall demand planning effectiveness.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Statistics, Economics, or a related field. 5-7 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or an analytical role Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis functions. Familiarity with demand planning or ERP systems (experience with Cin7 Core is a plus) Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. Strategic thinker who can look beyond immediate forecasting to support longer-term business goals. Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, growing company environment. Enthusiasm for learning and developing new skills, particularly in building and optimizing demand planning systems. Must be available for in-person training at our NJ office for the first two months
Job Information
Full-Time Role Compensation: $70K + bonus Location: Hybrid — must be based in the NJ/NYC area and able to commute to our New Jersey office (when requested) Benefits Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits 401(k) with 4% equivalent employer match 80 hours of PTO Volunteer Time Off Employee Discount