Sephora Merchandise Planner

San Francisco • USA

Monday, December 16, 2024

Sephora, a distinguished leader in the beauty retail sector, operates as a part of the esteemed LVMH conglomerate. Renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to diversity, Sephora empowers its teams to redefine beauty standards globally. With a presence in over 35 markets and more than 3,000 stores, Sephora is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where creativity and excellence thrive.

1. Manage brand planning for pre-season and in-season timeframes to ensure stock targets are met.
2. Collaborate with the Senior Planner to drive business growth and financial partnerships with Merchants.
3. Develop new brand strategies, including sales projections, inventory needs by SKU, and order flow setups for launch timeframes.
4. Own accurate monthly in-season Open to Buy (OTB) sales, gross margin percentage, receipt, and inventory adjustment projections.
5. Reconcile OTB sales and receipt projections with the Replenishment/Demand Planning system forecasts.
6. Present at monthly cross-functional OTB meetings.
7. Partner with Demand Planning on forecast alignment and strategy.
8. Create pre-season brand budget plans in collaboration with Inventory Directors, Merchants, and Vendors.
9. Guide Merchandise Planning Assistants in prioritizing new orders and communicating delays in key launches.
10. Analyze and validate sales and inventory needs for key initiatives, animations, and promotions.
11. Develop liquidation strategies for exit brands/collections or overstock.
12. Maintain consistent communication with vendors regarding sales performance, stock levels, and outstanding issues.
13. Validate productive assortment through analysis and recommendations in collaboration with the Merchandising Team.

1. 2-5 years of planning experience.

1. Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
2. Ability to contribute new ideas and solutions to merchandising, operations, and finance challenges.
3. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and synthesize data into business decisions.
4. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and task management skills.
5. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
6. Good negotiation skills.
7. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

2-5 years of planning experience in a related field.

The annual base salary range for this position is $97,155.00 - $108,585.00, with eligibility for bonuses.

Sephora offers comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, a superior 401(k) plan, various paid time off programs, employee discounts/perks, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and an employee referral bonus program.

Sephora prides itself on a culture of innovation and inclusivity, where team members are empowered to unleash their creativity and evolve through personalized career plans. As part of the LVMH family, Sephora's global impact is driven by a commitment to reimagining the future of beauty, fostering an environment where diversity is celebrated and differences are valued.