Assistant Manager, Demand & Sales Planning

Who We Are:

The Estée Lauder Companies is the global leader in prestige beauty - delighting consumers with transformative products and experiences, inspiring them to express their individual beauty. We are the only company focused solely on prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance, and hair care with a diverse portfolio of 25+ brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories. Infused throughout our organization is a passion for creativity and imagination - a desire to push the boundaries and invent the unexpected - as we continue the bold work of our founder Estée Lauder.?

We connect with our customers anytime, anywhere, from any device. We offer a collaborative work environment and are committed to innovation, working with the best tools and technologies available to help our shoppers seamlessly navigate the digital world of beauty. Our Global Online function is home to bold technologists, marketers, and ecommerce innovators who are shaping the future of beauty.

What You'll Do:

As the Assistant Manager, Demand & Sales Planning, you will be responsible for overseeing SKU-level demand planning and financial estimate planning across multiple brands and categories for the Amazon business across our brands on the platform. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, advocate for the brand and platform needs effectively, and contribute to the day-to-day management and reporting of operational metrics. You will work closely with the Retailer Supply Chain & Operations team and the cross-functional partners (internally and externally) to ensure timely and accurate execution of inventory planning, order management, and fulfillment activities for the Amazon account.

• Lead and execute high-fidelity SKU-level demand planning activities to ensure accurate forecasting and inventory optimization for multiple brands and categories.

• Develop and manage financial estimates for brands and categories within the ecommerce account, aligning with business objectives and financial targets.

• Build strong relationships with cross-functional partners including brand managers, regional teams, and functional teams (e.g., marketing, sales) to ensure alignment on supply chain strategies and operational plans.

• Effectively advocate for your ecommerce account, engaging with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive consensus and successful outcomes.

• Support in the day-to-day management and reporting of operational metrics, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply chain operations and identifying areas for improvement.

• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs within the supply chain operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• 2+ years of experience in merchandise planning, with a focus on ecommerce, retail, or consumer goods industries.

• Proven experience in SKU-level demand planning and financial estimate planning.

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different teams and influence stakeholders.

• Experience in advocating for specific accounts or brands within a corporate environment is preferred.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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