Sephora Junior Demand Planning Analyst

Sephora, a leader in the global beauty industry, is renowned for its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and empowerment. As part of the LVMH group, Sephora offers a dynamic and innovative work environment where employees are encouraged to explore their potential and make a significant impact every day. The brand is dedicated to celebrating individuality and fostering a community where authenticity is valued.

1. Define sales and purchase forecasts for supplier products by category channel, optimizing stock levels and availability using merchandising strategies.
2. Ensure efficient store replenishment with minimal stockouts and adjust demand forecasts accordingly.
3. Review and adjust monthly forecasts, evaluating the impact of unexpected events.
4. Ensure global forecasts align with market trends and seasonality.
5. Conduct monthly meetings with suppliers and merchandising to define and adjust brand strategies.
6. Develop end-of-brand, collection, and overstock strategies.
7. Adjust future forecasts in planning tools according to demand predictions.
8. Address forecast alerts and stockouts in planning and replenishment tools.
9. Analyze promotional impacts on forecasts and ensure necessary sales increases for upcoming events.
10. Analyze and validate sales and stock requirements for commercial operations.
11. Issue weekly purchase orders based on stock needs and coverage.
12. Collect and integrate forecasts for new products, validate reference products, and ensure parameter updates.
13. Challenge new product forecasts from merchandising based on systemic calculations.
14. Review forecasts versus sales for new products to detect performance discrepancies and make necessary adjustments.
15. Manage new product stockouts (reduce initial quantities, delay launch dates).
16. Address new product alerts in planning and replenishment tools.
17. Prepare and participate in monthly sales review meetings with the merchandising team.
18. Provide sellout forecasts to suppliers and brands in monthly meetings.
19. Support store teams and suppliers with replenishment information for stores and online.

1. Bachelor's degree
2. Intermediate English proficiency
3. Experience in planning and replenishment (knowledge of supply and purchasing concepts and commercial KPIs such as turnover, coverage, stock, safety stock, fill rate, and stockouts)
4. Retail experience is an advantage
5. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

1. Forecasting and demand planning
2. Analytical skills
3. Communication and negotiation
4. Problem-solving
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
6. Collaboration and teamwork

Minimum of 3 years in planning and replenishment roles, with a preference for retail experience.

Bachelor's degree

A culture of empowerment and growth with tools, space, and opportunities to learn, innovate, and lead. A fulfilling work environment where authenticity is valued and differences fuel collective spirit.

Sephora fosters a culture where authenticity and diversity are celebrated, empowering employees to grow and innovate. The company values the strength of differences, creating a community where each action contributes to the greater good.