Manager, Global Planning - Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

Kendo Brands, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Sur place; USD 108 300 - 135 500; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible paid time off

Retirement plan with employer contributions

Employee discount/perks

Summer Fridays

Work from anywhere for two weeks

December wellness/shutdown week

Résumé du poste

A leading beauty brand developer in San Francisco is looking for a Global Planning Manager to lead strategic planning and analysis across Fenty Verse brands. This mid-senior level role involves in-depth sales data analysis and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have at least 5 years of planning experience, preferably in wholesale, and demonstrate strong problem-solving and analytical skills. The role offers competitive salary within the $108,300 – $135,500 range along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years planning experience; wholesale experience a plus.
• Strong understanding of retail math (Comp., Margin, etc.) and how to influence metrics.
• Ability to work independently as well as with cross-functional teams.

Responsabilités

• Lead global planning for specific Fenty Verse categories.
• Analyze market trends to inform forecasts and optimize plans.
• Own report preparation and distribution to cross-functional teams.

Connaissances

Forecast accuracy

Trend analysis

Strong problem solving

Advanced Excel skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Formation

BA, BS preferred

Outils

MS Office

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Base pay range

$108,300.00/yr - $135,500.00/yr

ABOUT KENDO

Kendo Holdings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury group. A play on the words “can do”, Kendo has become the hub of creativity and next generation beauty product development for global Sephora channels and selective retailers outside of Sephora.

Through original development, collaborations and acquisitions the Kendo stable of brands will always be creative, inspiring and innovative. A dynamic engine of speed, expertise and market-savvy, the Kendo team continues to redefine the beauty industry through great product, great storytelling, great retail and direct-to-consumer partnerships. This shows up in everything we do and in what we stand for:

• “Can Do” Spirit: We work together to make our wildest dreams a reality: As entrepreneurs, we embrace optimism and find creative ways to reach our goals
• Advocacy, Diversity, and Inclusion: We recognize and celebrate the full spectrum of personal identities. We create safe spaces so everyone’s voice is heard. We listen with humility and act with courage.
• Storytelling: We tell authentic stories like no, one else. It’s our key to inspire trust and build relationships, rallying, our people, partners, and consumers around our brands.
• Resilience: We embrace challenges as opportunities. Change is ever- constant, and agility is our strength.
• Product Excellence: We put the consumers first: We constantly raise the bar to create products of the highest quality that everyone just has to have.

The salary range for this position is $108,300 – $135,500 per year. Offered salary is dependent on experience and San Francisco location. Kendo Total Rewards offerings also include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental and vision insurance, flex paid time off program, parental leave, employee discount/perks, a retirement plan with employer contributions, Summer Fridays, opportunity to work from anywhere for two weeks during the calendar year and December wellness/shutdown week for applicable positions.

The Kendo house of brands currently includes: Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Fenty Eau de Parfum, Fenty Hair, Ole Henriksen, Lip Lab.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Global Planning Manager is responsible for leading and executing strategic planning, analysis, and forecasting across Fenty Verse brands. This role involves in-depth analysis of sales data and market trends to inform both bottoms-up and tops-down forecasting processes. Reporting to the Fenty Verse Planning Manager, the ideal candidate will be a great collaborator, working with cross-functional teams to implement and refine long-range category and newness plans. This individual will be an effective communicator who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and take on big and small challenges.

RESPONSIBILITIES

FORECAST ACCURACY & TREND ANALYSIS

• Own global planning for specific Fenty Verse categories through rigorous pre-season forecasting & analysis.
• Analyze market trends and evaluate historical sales data to inform forecasts and optimize plans for new product launches.
• Utilize both bottoms-up and tops-down approaches to predict future sales demand.
• Continuously monitor actual sales data and evaluate forecasts as needed to improve accuracy.
• Support Planning Manager with best-in‑class Newness & Longe Range Category Planning for Fenty Verse brands.
• Influence Strat Plan by developing 3‑year core & newness category planning in partnership with Brand, Finance, and regional leads.
• Lead the global Newness Forecast Process across all regions for specific Fenty Verse categories.

REPORTING & TOOL MANAGEMENT

• Own report preparation and distribution to cross‑functional teams, providing insights into business performance, forecast accuracy, and key decision‑making data.
• Implement new planning software and tools to streamline related planning activities.
• Maintain all essential regional planning tools and files that support the global planning process.
• Additional projects and ad hoc requests as needed.

COLLABORATION

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with cross‑functional teams and international, regional teams.
• Work closely with Brand Management to understand product strategies, marketing campaigns, and product launches.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain teams to proactively communicate forecast changes and their impact on inventory availability.
• Partner closely with Brand & Project Management teams to effectively communicate timelines across all regions to meet milestone due dates.
• Attend meetings with various departments to share insights and coordinate activities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5+ years planning experience; wholesale experience a plus
• BA, BS preferred
• Strong understanding of retail math (Comp., Margin, etc.) and how to influence metrics.
• Proficiency with MS Office, with advanced Excel skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to handle multiple priorities
• Strong presentation and written communication skills with executive leadership.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced, often‑changing environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as with cross functional teams.
• Flexible with team‑player mindset
• Availability to attend conference calls with international markets (early mornings/later evenings) when needed.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Personal Care Product Manufacturing

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