Strategic Sales Planning & Forecasting Specialist

International Cosmetics & Perfumes, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

International Cosmetics & Perfumes, Inc. in New York, NY, seeks a Specialist, Sales Planning to contribute to strategic forecasting and the art and science of planning. You will balance data-driven insights with business judgment amid evolving market needs.

The role reports to the Manager, Sales Planning and offers a hybrid work arrangement with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. We value diversity and equal opportunity in our workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field is required.
• 2–3 years of related work experience in beauty or fashion preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Advanced Excel.
• Advanced Excel skills: PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIF/SUMIFS.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong relationship-building.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain collateral strategies across all styles and channels.
• Manage collateral categories: testers, samples, gift boxes, ribbons, tissue paper.
• Own collateral budget and monitor spend across distribution channels for Creed, Balenciaga, and Bottega Veneta.
• Analyze sales trends, historical usage, inventory levels, and priorities to develop data-driven collateral forecasts.
• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, Demand Planning, and Field teams to ensure timely execution.
• Actualize collateral forecasts to maintain the budget and react to changing needs.
• Maintain collateral SKU list and monitor inventory to prevent shortages.
• Communicate collateral orders to Field teams and General Managers.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PivotTables

VLOOKUP

XLOOKUP

Data analysis

Reporting

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

International Cosmetics & Perfumes, Inc. in New York, NY, seeks a Specialist, Sales Planning to contribute to strategic forecasting and the art and science of planning. You will balance data-driven insights with business judgment amid evolving market needs.

The role reports to the Manager, Sales Planning and offers a hybrid work arrangement with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. We value diversity and equal opportunity in our workforce.