["Senior Demand Planning Manager","Senior Demand Planning Manager"]

Position SummaryHuda Beauty is looking for a highly motivated Senior Demand Planning Manager to own all aspects of forecasting sales and inventory for Huda Beauty within the Americas. This person will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping our strategic initiatives and ensuring successful execution for all planning processes. In addition to the duties in Planning, the position offers exciting exposure to Sales, Finance, Supply Chain / Inventory Management and Customer Service, with monthly exposure to the executive leadership team (COO + CFO) through monthly Market S&OP meetings with an opportunity to implement innovative solutions.ResponsibilitiesMain point of contact for internal category supply chain contacts. Own all communication regarding forecast changes, “what-if” projections in line with operating strategyLead monthly Demand Review overviews presenting demand forecast and supporting needs to Global Supply Chain / Demand Planning teams highlighting areas of opportunity and variances to last submissionLead forecast inventory on a weekly basis and ensure proper inventory levels are maintained by consistently reviewing weeks of supply, sell through, and trendBuild out successful sales/inventory launch planning models for expansion within the Americas to help support brand awareness.Build a demand forecast at the SKU level for the coming 24 months that includes all future marketing, social media plansMaintain quality and consistency of key forecast changes and Risks & OpportunitiesPartner with retail counterparts (by region) to develop newness/launch forecasts and buys and align on monthly OTB forecastsPartner with retail counterparts (by region) to build and manage obsolescence / liquidation strategiesDevelop gap analysis tools between actuals sales and forecastAnalyze retailer inventory and sales to create and maintain annual RTV budget by Retailer/BrandDevelop and maintain effective relationships with cross-functional teams and cross-channel teamsWork closely with the DRP / inventory teams to include new trends into inventory planningAnalyze forecast accuracy issues and build forecast accuracy action plans across the organizationManage internal Budget from a demand (sell in) / inventory management perspective to aid in achieving company sales targets and operating profits.Qualifications5-7 years of experience in Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, Inventory Analysis, Merchandise Planning, Replenishment Analysis, Supply Chain Planner, or related field, ideally working in the beauty or FMCG spaceBachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Statistics, Finance or related fieldSephora experience a plusAbility to manage/mine data from multiple sources to create forecast, analyze, prepare statistical reportsHighly analytical with an aptitude for interpreting and utilizing data to improve and propose change; strong working experience with Excel - VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macrosExpertise in managing multiple levels of Open-to-BuyStrong organizational and time management skills; able to handle multiple prioritiesStrong verbal and written communication skills with keen attention to detailBenefitsMonthly "Self-Love Days" - at company discretion401(k) matching contributionsPremium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employee plus dependentsMonthly coaching sessions with our in-house Success CoachEmployee discounts on all Huda Beauty productsHybrid working schedules (home & office)Quarterly product giftingThe pay range for this role is $130k-$160k. Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidates relevant work experience, skills, qualifications, and location.Huda Beauty is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.#J-18808-Ljbffr