Associate Director, Supply Planning, rhode

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

• Support the S&OP process by preparing analyses, consolidating inputs, and ensuring alignment on purchasing plans.

• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Commercialization teams to integrate strategic business decisions into operational plans.

• Support Excess & Obsolete inventory strategies by identifying at-risk inventory and recommending mitigation actions.

Supply Planning

• Oversee day-to-day supply planning to ensure consistent product availability across all sales channels.

• Manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to maintain optimal inventory levels and production schedules.

• Develop inventory planning strategies that optimize turns, margin, and customer experience.

• Partner with sourcing and cross-functional teams to assess the impact of supply chain, sourcing, and product decisions.

• Coordinate supply planning efforts that support new product introductions and SKU changes, ensuring operational readiness

• Partner with logistics providers and internal teams to coordinate shipments, resolve delivery issues, and support service-level targets.

• Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain teams to maintain accurate Master Data details, supporting planning and inventory accuracy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in demand planning, supply planning, S&OP, or supply chain operations; (beauty, CPG industry preferred)

• Demonstrated ability to build, refine, and manage forecasts at the SKU, channel, or account level with proven accuracy improvements.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex information and present effectively to cross-functional partners and senior leadership.

• Highly organized and adaptable, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Advanced Excel proficiency (modeling, pivot tables, scenario analysis, advanced formulas; macros a plus).

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, forecasting platforms, or planning tools, with confidence navigating and synthesizing large data sets.

• Experience with SQL and Python- nice to have

• Location of position: Los Angeles, CA
• Hybrid schedule: Must be willing to work at least 3 days a week in the office
• Budgeted salary: $130K-$160K