Demand Planner

SEPHORA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in beauty retail is seeking a Demand Planner to optimize inventory management and enhance brand partnerships. This role involves using predictive methodologies to support financial sales forecasts and improve inventory levels across various channels. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, leveraging their analytical skills and attention to detail to drive results. Join a vibrant team dedicated to reimagining the future of beauty while enjoying a supportive culture that fosters growth and creativity. If you're ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

Dental and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee discount

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee referral bonus program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in retail demand planning.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage forecast and history exceptions at item/selling channel level.
• Collaborate with Merchandise Planning for accurate forecasts.
• Own core sales forecasts and replenishment purchases.

Skills

Retail demand planning

Advanced Excel skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job ID:265727
Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)
Address: 350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)
Job Type:
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Inventory Management
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:

Planning, forecasting and allocating product are the crucial first steps in the product’s journey to our clients. It takes analytical, strategic, and results-oriented inventory management professionals to build our brand partnerships, forecast client behaviors and optimize inventory levels across our network. Operations and logistics complete the products’ journey into our clients’ hands. Our energetic and innovative team continually improves speed and accuracy on our promise to our clients in a fast growing and ever-evolving marketplace. It’s one thing to create experiences -- but the key is in delivering them.

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

• Manage forecast and history exceptions at the item/selling channel level and item/store level if needed. Analyze event impacts to baseline forecasts and ensures appropriate sales lifts are applied to future events

• Collaborate with Merchandise Planning to ensure bottoms up forecast aligns with OTB forecast within the planning horizon

• Own core sales forecasts and replenishment purchases

• Validate and adjust demand system seasonal profiles, as needed (holiday shifts, store animations and promotional event shifts)

• Communicate shifts in SKU and/or store level trends to Merchandising and Merchandise Planning to influence Merchandising and Assortment Strategies

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• 3+ years ofRetail 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 $75,650.00- $84,550.00 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. This job will be posted for a minimum of 5 days.

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.