Job Title Manager - Demand PlanningDivision: Consumer Products DivisionLocation: New York, NYReports To: Director - Demand PlanningWho We Are: For more than a century, L'Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.At L'Oréal Operations, we create innovative, inclusive, and sustainable beauty together with our business partners by designing, developing, sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing over 6 billion products globally every year. We support over 36 brands across four L'Oréal divisions. We are consumer-oriented, and we act responsibly all along the value chain. What You Will Do:The Demand Planning team develops accurate and timely demand forecasts while reducing inventory/working capital, and minimizing forecast variability. They partner with commercial planning teams (Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Customer Planning) to gather inputs to build the consensus demand plan through the S&OP process for CPD.Develop accurate and timely demand forecast while reducing inventory/working capital, and minimizing forecast variabilityPartner with commercial planning teams (Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Customer Planning) to gather inputs to build the consensus demand plan through the S&OP processWork closely with the supply planning team to understand and resolve known supply constraints or excess inventory risks and communicate to commercial teams in the S&OP demand review. Work with the business in action plans to help in the excess/obsolete reduction and be more and more aligned in the L'Oréal for the future goal of zero destruction.Ensure consistency of forecast assumptions across the business unit, including base business trends, promotional plans, new launch volumes, planogram changes & seasonal volume. Ensure alignment of Demand Forecast with Sales Estimate and/or provide reconciliation and analysis of variance Focus on accuracy of demand plan for new product launches, based on accurate analysis of distribution builds and velocity/share expectations Analyze historical sales data and future plans. Work cross-functionality and proactively monitor forecast error/accuracy including root cause analysis to achieve continuous improvement in demand forecast accuracyPrepare written analyses, documentation, reports or other dataLead process improvement and tool creation across the DP community. What We Are Looking For:Required Qualifications:BA/BS degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field preferredMinimum 3 years of relevant business experience within Manufacturing or Supply ChainPossess well-developed communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills to be able to build strong work relationships with all levels of the organizationHave the ability to synthesize information and create a clear synopsis of key issuesPossess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, and work independentlyEnsure attention to detailDemonstrate professional judgment and sound decision-making skillsDemonstrate success in persuasion, influence and negotiation skillsDemonstrate success in leading and developing a team of individual contributors and leadersAbility to manage in complex situation often needing to deliver innovative resultsDemonstrated success in persuasion, influence and negotiation skillsResults orientedDevelop appreciation of global markets and cultural diversityCompetencies Required:InnovatorPuts the consumer as the central focusChallenges the status quo and strives for excellenceInnovates beyond the productSeizes what is just starting and opens new venturesStrategistBuilds a shared vision and strategic frameCreates strategic scenarios for growthLeads transformation by aligning organization and human capabilitiesDemonstrates sound judgement in decision makingEntrepreneurTakes accountability with courage and transparencyBuilds a consumer / customer-centric organizationGive space initiatives and enables teams to take risksDelivers both sustainable and short-term results with integrityIntegratorFosters a climate of trust, and constructive confrontationDevelops collective performance of the teamEncourages transversal cooperationActively networks for effective stakeholder managementPeople DeveloperTreats all individuals in a respectful and consistent mannerLeverages diversityStimulates learningEmpowers and develops individuals to contribute to their best What's In It For You:Salary Range: $98,400 - $140,200 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level) Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home) Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L'Oréal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs To learn more about L'Oréal's commitment to sustainability, please click HEREDon't meet every single requirement? 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