L'Oréal · 2 days ago
Analyst - Demand Planning
Clearwater, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expL'Oréal is a leading beauty company, and they are seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to ensure that product supply meets customer demand through data analysis and forecasting. The role involves collaboration with various departments to create actionable demand plans that enhance operational efficiency.
BeautyConsumer GoodsCosmetics
Responsibilities
Statistical Forecasting & Data Analysis
Develop and maintain high-quality demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple horizons (short, medium, and long-term)
Utilize statistical forecasting tools and software to analyze historical sales trends, seasonality, and market shifts
Clean and validate historical data to account for outliers, such as promotions or supply disruptions
Monitor and report on forecast accuracy, forecast bias and lead root-cause analysis to drive continuous improvement
Collaborative Planning (S&OP)
Facilitate monthly consensus meetings with Sales and Category Management to incorporate market intelligence (promotions, new product launches, competitor activity) into the forecast
Collaborate with Finance to ensure the demand plan aligns with budgetary expectations and revenue targets
Work closely with the Supply Planning team to communicate changes in demand that may impact production or procurement schedules
Lifecycle Management
Manage the demand planning phase of New Product Introductions (NPI) by analyzing similar product launches and market potential in conjunction with business partners
Monitor 'End of Life' forecast to minimize excess and obsolete inventory
Reporting & Process Optimization
Create and maintain dashboards that visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) for senior leadership
Identify opportunities to automate manual data processes and improve the efficiency of the planning cycle
Participate in global or regional supply chain projects aimed at digital transformation and tool implementation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
1-2 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or data analytics (preferably in FMCG, Beauty, or Retail)
Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Power Query)
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and Demand Planning software (Anaplan a plus) is a plus
Familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a strong plus
Strong ability to interpret complex data and translate it into a narrative for non-analytical stakeholders
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build consensus across different departments
Company
L'Oréal
No.1 Beauty Group Worldwide. No.1 most innovative company in Europe (Fortune's ranking).
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Greenberg
CEO L’Oréal USA and President, North America Zone
Haley Cohen
Chief of Staff to the CEO of L’Oréal USA
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