Demand Planner / Product Development

Company Description Slate Brands builds and operates the next generation of beauty and fragrance brands in-house, with talent, and for strategic partners. Founded in 2019 by industry veteran Judah Abraham, Slate leverages deep experience across every segment of the fragrance industry. Each brand is rooted in cultural insight, strong creative direction, and insider fragrance expertise. Slate manages the full lifecycle of brand development from concept to shelf, focusing on long-term relevance and performance in the market.

Role Description This full-time remote role for a Demand Planner / Product Development professional is responsible for forecasting demand, planning inventory, and supporting the development of new beauty and fragrance products. Day-to-day tasks include analyzing sales trends, building demand plans, coordinating with suppliers and manufacturers, and monitoring stock levels to prevent shortages or excess inventory. The role also involves partnering with brand, marketing, and operations teams to translate concepts into product specifications, timelines, and cost targets, and to manage the product development process from ideation through launch. The Demand Planner / Product Development professional will prepare reports and dashboards, support scenario planning, and continuously refine forecasts based on market feedback and performance. Collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and strong communication with cross-functional teams are core aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in demand planning, inventory management, or supply chain analysis, ideally within consumer goods, beauty, or fragrance.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including proficiency with spreadsheets, forecasting tools, and data visualization or reporting platforms.
• Background in product development, including working with cross-functional teams on product specifications, timelines, costing, and lifecycle management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote environment and coordinate across internal and external partners.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining accuracy in demand and inventory plans.
• Comfort with ambiguity and fast-paced environments; ability to adapt plans based on market trends, sales performance, and operational constraints.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, supply chain planning tools, and product lifecycle management processes is beneficial.
• Interest in beauty, fragrance, and emerging consumer trends, with a willingness to learn and stay current on market developments.