Planner

About the role

We're seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Planner to support our Amazon and Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) businesses across bareMinerals, Laura Mercier, and Buxom in North America (US, CA, MX).

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead monthly forecasting and order creation across all three brands for Amazon, Buy with Prime on Amazon Seller Central, our branded websites and TikTok Shop.

• Manage stock flow from ordering to coordination with the operations team, tracking progress through to availability at Amazon Fulfillment Centers (FCs) and DTC warehouses.

• Oversee inventory planning at a SKU-level and stock management to reduce out-of-stocks and meet demand.

• Balance and allocate inventory across DTC and TikTok Shop, prioritizing demand and minimizing lost sales when supply is constrained.

• Monitor sales trends and align forecasts with marketing and promotional calendars. Proactively identify sales opportunities based on available inventory or over-supply.

• Plan inventory for peak and tentpole moments (e.g., Prime Day, holiday, and TikTok Shop campaigns) to ensure coverage during high-demand periods.

• Track and analyze key KPIs such as sell-through, in-stock rates, forecast accuracy, and days of supply, partnering with Merchandising, Account and Supply teams to notify of inventory risk.

• Leverage planning tools and ERP systems to manage inventory data and support decision-making.

• Collaborate across teams to support launches, promotional events, and supply chain planning.

• Partner with the social commerce team to support live shopping events, monthly sampling, and creator-driven demand.

• Forecast new product launches and incorporate marketing and brand objectives into demand plans across all three brands.

• Maintain ASIN-level reporting with a focus on accuracy, insights, and continuous improvement.

• Manage aged and excess inventory, recommending markdowns, promotions, or reallocation to protect margin and free up working capital.

• Serve as the inventory point of contact for DTC and Amazon teams, ensuring alignment on timelines, priorities, and execution plans.

• Partner with Finance and Supply Chain to support monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes and inventory reconciliation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in planning, forecasting, or a related field.

• Direct experience with Amazon Seller Central in North America is required, Amazon Vendor Central is a plus.

• Advanced Excel skills.

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with the ability to translate findings into actionable strategies.

• Solid business acumen and an understanding of how planning impacts sales and growth.

• Expertise in stock management and inventory planning.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proven track record of meeting deadlines and ensuring data accuracy.

• Excellent communicator, clear and proactive in meetings, over email, and with cross-functional teams.

• Self-starter who takes ownership, stays responsive, and drives work forward independently.

• Prior Shopify, TikTok Shop Seller Center and Fulfilled By TikTok (FBT) experience is preferred.

• Interest in the beauty industry is a plus.