Lead Demand Planner

Job ID: 239364
Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)
Address: 350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Distribution Center
Remote Eligible:Hybrid Schedule

Company Overview:

At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves.  We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the Extra Ordinary in each of us.  We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

The Opportunity:

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Demand Planner, you will ensure the item level sales forecast supports the financial sales forecast and business objectives. Reporting to Manager, Demand Planning, you will use predictive methodologies to maximize retail sales, increase inventory turns and optimize in-stocks across Sephora stores/channels. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage forecast and history exceptions at the item/channel level and item/store level if needed
• Collaborate with Merchandise Planning to ensure bottoms up forecast aligns with OTB forecast within the planning horizon
• Perform strategic analysis, making parameter adjustments in order to increase forecast accuracy which optimizes purchases and store replenishment; Analyze event impacts to baseline forecasts and ensures appropriate sales lifts are applied to future events.
• Communicate shifts in SKU and/or store level trends to Merchandising and Merchandise Planning to influence Merchandising and Assortment Strategies
• Work with Merchandising and Merchandise Planning to identify opportunities for SKU/store rationalization; Work with Distribution Analyst on identifying item/store trends that would require forecast adjustments
• Provide Core/Basics sellout forecast to Brand partners
• Works with brand partners on forecast related projects
• Ad hoc Analysis on Store level, Region level Opportunities
• Projects as needed
• Assumes/oversees either Skin/Hair or Color forecasts for algorithm parameter adjustments to address events such as holiday shifts, promotional event shifts, category sales trend changes
• Analyzes Beauty Insider event impacts to baseline forecasts and ensures appropriate sales lifts are applied to future events
• Demonstrate our Sephora values of Passion for Client Service, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect for All, Teamwork, and Initiative

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Drive for Results
• Managing and Measuring Work
• Strategic Agility
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Building Effective Teams

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 to 2 years retail demand planning experience
• Proficiency with MS Office, with advanced Excel skills
• Good negotiation skills; strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to handle multiple priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to work in fast-paced, often-changing environment
• Flexible; team player

The annual base salary range for this position is $84,660.00 - $94,620.00 The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant's qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job.  Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses.  Sephora offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, which includes comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a superior 401(k) plan, various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and an employee referral bonus program.

While at Sephora, you'll enjoy... 

• The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams - people you can be proud to work with.  
• The learning. We invest in training and developing our teams, and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans.
• The culture. As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family, our reach is broad, and our impact is global. It is in our DNA to innovate and, at Sephora, all 40,000 passionate team members across 35 markets and 3,000+ stores, are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

You can unleash your creativity, because we've got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve, because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. This, is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora.

Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military/veteran status, or disability status. Sephora is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

Sephora will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.