Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home)
Flexible Time Off (Paid Holidays, Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays)
Access to Company Perks (Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited E-learnings, Mentorship Programs)
Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs
Full Job Description
Job Title Manager - Demand Planning
Division: Consumer Products Division
Location: New York, NY
What You Will Do:
The Demand Planning team develops accurate and timely demand forecasts while reducing inventory/working capital, and minimizing forecast variability. They partner with commercial planning teams (Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Customer Planning) to gather inputs to build the consensus demand plan through the S&OP process for CPD.
Develop accurate and timely demand forecast while reducing inventory/working capital, and minimizing forecast variability
Partner with commercial planning teams (Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Customer Planning) to gather inputs to build the consensus demand plan through the S&OP process
Work closely with the supply planning team to understand and resolve known supply constraints or excess inventory risks and communicate to commercial teams in the S&OP demand review.
Work with the business in action plans to help in the excess/obsolete reduction and be more and more aligned in the L'Oréal for the future goal of zero destruction.
Ensure consistency of forecast assumptions across the business unit, including base business trends, promotional plans, new launch volumes, planogram changes & seasonal volume.
Ensure alignment of Demand Forecast with Sales Estimate and/or provide reconciliation and analysis of variance
Focus on accuracy of demand plan for new product launches, based on accurate analysis of distribution builds and velocity/share expectations
Analyze historical sales data and future plans. Work cross-functionality and proactively monitor forecast error/accuracy including root cause analysis to achieve continuous improvement in demand forecast accuracy
Prepare written analyses, documentation, reports or other data
What We Are Looking For:
Required Qualifications:
BA/BS degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field preferred
Minimum 5 years of relevant business experience within Manufacturing or Supply Chain
Possess well-developed communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills to be able to build strong work relationships with all levels of the organization
Have the ability to synthesize information and create a clear synopsis of key issues
Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, and work independently
Ensure attention to detail
Demonstrate professional judgment and sound decision-making skills
Demonstrate success in persuasion, influence and negotiation skills
Demonstrate success in leading and developing a team of individual contributors and leaders
Ability to manage in complex situation often needing to deliver innovative results
Demonstrated success in persuasion, influence and negotiation skills
Results oriented
Develop appreciation of global markets and cultural diversity
Proficiency in Microsoft excel
What's In It For You:
Salary Range: $98,400 - $140,200 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)
Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home)
Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L'Oréal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs
Don't meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
About L'Oreal
L'Oreal is a French personal care company that specializes in cosmetics and beauty products. The company was founded in 1909 by Eugène Schueller and is headquartered in Clichy, France. L'Oreal is the world's largest cosmetics company and operates in over 150 countries. The company's products include makeup, skincare, haircare, and fragrance products. L'Oreal is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact and improve the sustainability of its products. The company has also been recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
