Sales Operations & Planning Analyst

Coty; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty company in Dubai is seeking a Sales Operations & Planning Analyst to enhance reporting systems and ensure effective S&OP governance. You will directly support the Head of Distribution and Sales Managers in aligning sales planning with demand forecasts and ensuring robust Gross-to-Net control. Ideal candidates will possess over 5 years of experience in analytics or sales finance, exceptional Excel skills, and strong exposure to B2B channels. Join us in a bold and collaborative environment focused on reinventing beauty.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in analytics, sales finance, or demand planning.
• Strong exposure to distributor management or B2B channels.
• Excellent Excel skills; SAP experience is a strong asset.
• Solid business acumen and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build reporting systems.
• Develop and maintain Export reporting across IMS, GS, NIS, NR, and C1.
• Support automation of data flows across SAP and BI tools.
• Ensure daily and monthly visibility of performance versus targets.
• Lead S&OP consolidation.

Skills

Analytics

Sales finance

Demand planning

Distributor management

B2B channels

Excel

SAP

Job description

As our Sales Operations & Planning Analyst, you are responsible for Reporting, S&OP & Controlling. You will build reliable reporting systems, strengthen S&OP governance, and ensure robust Gross-to-Net control across the MENA Export region. Your insights will directly support the Head of Distribution and Sales Managers in making informed, data-driven decisions in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Build reporting systems
• Develop and maintain Export reporting across IMS, GS, NIS, NR, and C1
• Support automation of data flows across SAP and BI tools
• Ensure daily and monthly visibility of performance versus targets
• Lead S&OP consolidation
• Consolidate and challenge monthly country outlook submissions
• Align sales planning with demand forecasts
• Prepare MBU decks for Head of Distribution reviews
• Strengthen commercial cadence
• Co-create weekly sales pitstops with Sales and Customer Service
• Deliver monthly business performance reviews with insights and actions
• Identify country / category opportunities across GtN and C1
• Ensure Gross-to-Net compliance
• Monitor Gross Sales forecasts versus actuals
• Track TS accruals versus needs and actuals
• Safeguard monthly accuracy and consistency in GtN reporting

Working for Coty means joining a bold, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment where we challenge conventions, unlock business potential, and operate with fearless kindness.

Qualifications

• Bring at least 5 years of experience in analytics, sales finance, or demand planning.
• Have strong exposure to distributor management or B2B channels.
• Possess excellent Excel skills; SAP experience is a strong asset.
• Demonstrate solid business acumen and high attention to detail.

About Coty

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the full human kaleidoscope and foster a culture of fearless kindness. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, open, and diverse workplace where everyone can be their authentic self. Join us in reinventing the world of beauty.

For more information about Coty Inc., please visit the Coty careers website.