Director, Global Business Planning Estee Lauder

Position Summary:

Provide support to the global brand by leading the development of analytics to drive brand strategy and growth for all markets. Work closely with the Global Marketing, Finance, Product Development and GBVC Teams in creating bottom-up New Product Forecasts and related business plans as projects move through the Innovation process. Recommend and communicate New Product forecast guidelines to the regions and assist them in incorporating them into their business plans. Identify brand sales trends across all Regions and Markets and drive for demand adjustments to improve demand plan accuracy. Create ad-hoc demand analytics to support myriad brand initiatives. Review and assess the alignment of the Demand Plan and Financial Estimate to understand and reconcile the gaps between them as part of the larger IBP (i.e. SIOP).

Responsibilities:

• Create, analyze and present business analytics to support the global Brand. This includes the building of several standard monthly and quarterly reports as well as analytics for key brand meetings and general ad-hoc analyses. For all standard reports provide a summary of insights and recommendations to allow the brand to address risks and opportunities to the Brand's Annual Operating Plan.
• Review and monitor the alignment of the Demand Plan and Financial Estimate to understand and reconcile the gaps between them as part of the larger Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.
• Createreporting to analyze demand KPI’s, identify insights, and initiate actions.
• Identify sales opportunities at the category/product/market levels to optimize business initiatives.
• Create refreshable long range sales projections at the SKU and Subcategory levels for saleable and promotional products. Communicate updates to management and cross functional partners.
• Lead/coach team on the development of new product forecasting guidelines for all markets working closely with Global Marketing, Product Development, and Finance as part of the Brand and Corporate Innovation Process. Work closely with Regional Brand and Demand Planning Teams to assure robust business plans are put in place. Review forecast assumptions and volumes throughout the project stages to drive for Regional and Market alignment to launch strategy.
• Monitor the planned phase outs of existing items and assure they are timed with any linked successor SKU launches. Identify risks and opportunities to the demand plan and recommend demand actions.
• Drive for Saleable and Promotional demand sufficiency at **** the Region and Affiliate levels.
• Develop/implement processes to enhance the Global Business Planning function and cross-functional collaborations. Drive for adherence to existing processes.
• Manage direct report including coaching, development, and enhancement of functional expertise.
• Coordinate special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Proactive analytical skills with communication & influence abilities – proven ability to work closely and effectively with cross functional partners and leadership team (across marketing, finance, supply chain).
• Strong analytical abilities, strong excel skills, strong PowerPoint skills, robust knowledge of the demand planning process and Business Planning. Working knowledge of data and visualization platforms for Dashboard creation and maintenance (i.e. Tableau, Alteryx).
• Systems thinking mindset - ability to understand multiple interactions with the demand-driven Supply Chain. Excellent critical thinking skills and detail orientation. Inquisitive self-starter.
• Strong leadership skills - proven ability to manage/develop direct report(s).
• Knowledge of Analytics, Demand Planning, Merchandise Planning, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, and/or Data Visualization preferred.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $117,000 to $202,100. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

Job: Supply Chain - Corporate
Primary Location: US-NY-New York
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1st (Day) Shift
Job Number: 240152

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.

The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is the global leader in prestige beauty. ELC is the only company focused solely on prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance and hair care with a diverse portfolio of 25+ brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories. Infused throughout the organization is a passion for creativity and innovation — a desire to push the boundaries and invent the unexpected — as we continue the bold work of the company’s founder Estée Lauder.