Coordinator, Planner

The Estée Lauder Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave

Education programs

Paid holidays and vacation

Disability insurance

Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies is seeking a Planner Coordinator to support the U.S. Department Store business by partnering with Planning, Account Management, and cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence and flawless execution of retailer programs.

Responsibilities include end-to-end SKU setup, promotional coordination, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to drive launches and optimize efficiency. Strong Excel, Power BI, and SAP skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Planning, Retail Operations, or Account Management.
• Strong analytical aptitude with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with Power BI, SAP, or retailer systems preferred.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end SKU setup and assortment maintenance.
• Coordinate promotional execution, POs, samples, collateral, and shipment tracking.
• Maintain trackers, calendars, and support invoicing and process improvements.
• Prepare recurring sales, inventory, fill rate, and promotional reports.
• Monitor performance, identify trends, variances, and reporting exceptions.
• Ensure data accuracy across internal systems and retailer reporting.
• Provide timely reporting and analytical support to planners, account managers, and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Planning, Account Management, Marketing, Field Sales, and retailer teams to ensure timely launches and promotions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

Power BI

SAP

Retailer systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Planning, Retail Operations, or Account Management

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Retailer systems

Job description

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.DescriptionRole OverviewThe Planner Coordinator supports the execution of the U.S. Department Store business by partnering with Planning, Account Management, and cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence, accurate reporting, and flawless execution of retailer programs.1. Business Operations & ExecutionManage end-to-end SKU setup, assortment maintenance, and retailer system accuracy.Coordinate promotional execution, including Purchase Orders, Gift with Purchase, samples, collateral, and shipment tracking.Maintain business trackers, calendars, and operational tools while supporting invoicing, chargebacks, and process improvements.2. Reporting & Business SupportPrepare and maintain recurring sales, inventory, fill rate, and promotional reports.Monitor business performance and identify trends, variances, and reporting exceptions.Ensure data accuracy across internal systems and retailer reporting.Provide timely reporting and analytical support for planners, account managers, and cross-functional teams.3. Cross-Functional CoordinationPartner with Planning, Account Management, Marketing, Field Sales, and retailer teams to ensure timely execution of launches and promotional programs.Coordinate key project milestones and communicate execution updates to stakeholders.Support seasonal planning activities and ad hoc business initiatives.Contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency and execution across the business.QualificationsQualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Planning, Retail Operations, or Account Management.Strong analytical aptitude with advanced Excel proficiency; experience with Power BI, SAP, or retailer systems preferred.Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.Pay Range:The anticipated hourly range for this position is $28.45 to $42.20. Exact hourly rate depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Hourly range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to hourly rate, this position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 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 the 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 (medical, dental, and vision insurance), 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.Equal Opportunity Employer: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 [e-mail] Applicants: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.Philadelphia Applicants: Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring LawRhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.