Wholesale Demand Planner

ColourPop•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Wholesale Demand Planner will own demand forecasting and inventory planning for ColourPop's wholesale channels. This role sits at the intersection of sales, supply chain, and retail operations — translating POS trends, retailer forecasts, and promotional calendars into accurate demand plans that keep product flowing without overstocking or stockouts.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in demand planning, inventory planning, ideally in beauty, CPG, or a related consumer goods category
Direct experience forecasting high sku count for mass market accounts and Ulta strongly preferred
Strong Excel skills required
Comfortable working with large datasets and translating them into clear, actionable recommendations
Excellent cross-functional communication skills — this role works closely with Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple account forecasts simultaneously

Nice To Haves

familiarity with retailer portals (e.g., Target Partners Online, Ulta vendor portal) a plus
experience with ERP or planning systems (e.g., NAV, demand planning software) a plus
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, statistics, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

Build and maintain monthly demand forecasts for wholesale, incorporating POS data, sell-through trends, seasonality, and promotional activity
Own the Consolidated Demand Plan (CDP) inputs for your accounts and partner with Supply Planning to ensure alignment between demand and supply
Analyze retailer POS and inventory data to identify at-risk SKUs, chase opportunities, and reorder needs
Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Supply Chain, and Retail Operations teams to align on launch quantities, replenishment, and promotional forecasts
Monitor forecast accuracy and bias by account and SKU, and continuously refine forecasting methodology
Support seasonal and NPD (new product development) launch planning, including initial sell-in quantities and reorder cadences
Prepare regular reporting and insights for leadership on account-level demand trends, risks, and opportunities
Flag and help resolve chargebacks, compliance issues, or fulfillment risks tied to forecast accuracy
Track competitive and category trends to inform planning assumptions