Director - Demand Planning

Job Title: Director - Demand Planning

Division: Consumer Products Division

Location: New York, NY

Reports To: Assistant Vice President, Demand Planning

Hello, we’re L’Oréal, We're not just building brands, we're shaping how the world experiences beauty (and it takes a lot of cool jobs to do it). Intrigued? Keep reading, this might be the opportunity you've been searching for.

A Day In The Life

As the Director of Demand Planning for our Consumer Products Division, you will lead the team responsible for creating accurate forecasts that drive our business forward. Reporting to the AVP, Signature Lead – Demand Planning, you will be a key player leading a team in our planning process, ensuring product availability while optimizing inventory levels.

• Strategic Forecasting: You will steer the development of accurate, timely demand forecasts by partnering with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to build a consensus demand plan.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: You will work closely with supply planning and commercial teams to resolve constraints, manage inventory risks, and ensure alignment between the demand plan and financial estimates.
• Performance & Process Optimization: You will drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy, with a special focus on analyzing data for new product launches, promotions, and seasonal trends.
• Team Development: You will lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of demand planners, fostering their growth and expertise within the supply chain.

We Are Looking For

We are looking for a highly experienced leader with a strong analytical mindset and a proven ability to influence across a complex organization. You are a strategic thinker who can synthesize complex information and guide your team to deliver results with integrity. Your skills include:

• A BA/BS degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
• Extensive experience in Supply Chain or Manufacturing, with a deep understanding of demand planning.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior leadership.
• Proven success in leading and developing teams in a dynamic environment.

What’s In It For You

Salary Range: $138,500.00- $200,800.00 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 for Career Progression (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

Who We Are

L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to ‘Create beauty that moves the world’; it is now the industry world leader with €42 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.

Our daring Operations team of thousands of exceptional minds don’t just work on complex challenges; They help create sustainable and inclusive beauty alongside our partners by crafting, innovating, sourcing, producing, and delivering millions of products and services that touch every corner of the globe.

The Consumer Products Division is on a mission to democratize beauty at its best. Our aspirational brands are at the forefront, inspiring and capturing consumer desires across regions and beauty categories. We have powerful, industry-leading brands like L’Oréal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline New York, NYX Professional Makeup, and more.

We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and to advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At L'Or é al, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you ’ re excited about this role but your past experience doesn ’ t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

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