For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.
At L'Oréal Operations, we create innovative, inclusive, and sustainable beauty together with our business partners by designing, developing, sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing over 6 billion products globally every year. We support over 36 brands across four L’Oréal divisions. We are consumer-oriented, and we act responsibly all along the value chain.
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 BSM team to understand and resolve known supply constraints or excess inventory risks and communicate to commercial teams in the S&OP demand review.
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 to achieve continuous improvement in demand forecast accuracy. Improve overall demand plan.
Prepare written analyses, documentation, reports or other data
Required Qualifications
What We Are Looking For:
BA/BS degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field preferred
Minimum 10 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
Competencies Required
Innovator
Puts the consumer as the central focus
Challenges the status quo and strives for excellence
Innovates beyond the product
Seizes what is just starting and opens new ventures
Strategist
Builds a shared vision and strategic frame
Creates strategic scenarios for growth
Leads transformation by aligning organization and human capabilities
Demonstrates sound judgement in decision making
Entrepreneur
Takes accountability with courage and transparency
Builds a consumer / customer-centric organization
Give space initiatives and enables teams to take risks
Delivers both sustainable and short-term results with integrity
Integrator
Fosters a climate of trust, and constructive confrontation
Develops collective performance of the team
Encourages transversal cooperation
Actively networks for effective stakeholder management
People Developer
Treats all individuals in a respectful and consistent manner
Leverages diversity
Stimulates learning
Empowers and develops individuals to contribute to their best
What’s In It For You
Salary Range: $140,100 - $203,200 (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
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Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Production, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing
Industries
Manufacturing and Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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