Job TitleSenior Analyst - Demand Planning Division: Consumer Products DivisionLocation: New YorkReports To: Director - Demand PlanningWhat You Will Do:- Develop accurate and timely demand forecast while reducing inventory/working capital, and minimizing forecast variability.
- Partner with cross-functional 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 on action plans to help in the excess/obsolete reduction and align to 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:
- Bachelor's Degree required in Supply Chain or related business field
- 2+ years Forecasting/Planning or related Analytical experience
- Excellent Communication skills
- Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office
- Future Master & SAP a plus
- Technical / Professional
- SAP- Analyzer
- Future Master /forecasting tools
- Data mining
- Microsoft suite applications with emphasis in Excel (intermediate/advanced level)
- Basic knowledge of Sales & Operations Planning procedures
What's In It For You:- Salary Range: $84,500 - $120,400 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)
- Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
- 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
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