Demand Planner

About Maesa

Maesa is a forward-thinking beauty company dedicated to innovating and expanding unique brands while making premium beauty products accessible to consumers. The company fosters creativity and connection through outstanding design, formulation, branding, and marketing, rapidly delivering differentiated products to the market. Their portfolio includes brands like Kristin Ess, Hairitage by Mindy McKnight, Fine'ry, Being Frenshe, and Niches & Nooks.

Role Overview

The Demand Planner will focus on producing detailed item-level demand forecasts for Maesa's brands using a demand planning system and collaborating with sales, marketing, and finance teams in a consensus-driven approach. Responsibilities may also grow to encompass projects and process enhancements depending on the candidate's skills and achievements. This position is located in New York City with a hybrid work arrangement requiring several days in the office weekly.

Key Responsibilities

• Create detailed item and account forecasts within the Anaplan Demand Planning System by integrating inputs from Sales, Marketing, and Finance, ensuring a rolling 24-month accurate demand plan that balances level and mix by adjusting statistical forecasts and demand plan components.
• Analyze key growth factors and compare actual performance against plans, previous cycles, and prior years, including retail sales and inventory data from POS and retailers.
• Support preparation for Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) meetings, helping highlight risks and opportunities relevant to business objectives.
• Work closely with Operations to clarify demand forecasts and with Supply Planning on purchase order decisions and expedited order analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, and Finance to plan for new product innovations, track forecast assumptions, and report on their outcomes.
• Partner with Marketing and Sales to manage the product portfolio, identifying slow-moving inventory and incorporating marketing strategies into upcoming demand plans.
• Examine short-term shipment trends and customer service data to enhance near-term forecast accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.
• 2 to 4 years experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, or related roles.
• Preferred experience with demand planning tools such as Anaplan, Logility, or Valogix.
• Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel functions is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting while dealing effectively with ambiguity.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent organizational and communication capabilities.
• Proven problem solver who implements lasting improvements.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Willingness to take on additional duties as needed.
• Familiarity with Tableau and forecasting modeling tools is advantageous.
• Experience in working with nationwide retailers and within the beauty industry is beneficial.

Compensation and Benefits

This role offers a salary range from $70,000 to $85,000 annually, with exact pay dependent on skills, experience, and location. Eligible employees may participate in a discretionary bonus plan based on individual and company performance. Additional benefits include optional enrollment in health insurance, wellness initiatives, life and disability coverage, retirement plans, generous paid time off, hybrid work flexibility, and paid leave options, all designed to promote employee well-being and work-life balance.

Company Values and Commitment

Maesa embraces values such as collaboration, curiosity, creativity, discipline, and innovation. The company fosters an inclusive and welcoming workplace that respects all identities and backgrounds, upholding equal employment opportunity. They are dedicated to empowering employees through accountability, celebrating diversity of thought, encouraging risk-taking, and continuously driving growth and creativity.