Sephora Assistant Category Replenishment Manager
Sephora Shanghai is hiring an Assistant Category Replenishment Manager to manage omni‑channel inventory, supplier performance and KPI reporting.
Overview
Sephora is a leading global beauty retailer and a member of the LVMH group, known for an expansive portfolio of prestige brands and a digitally enabled retail ecosystem. As an employer, Sephora blends fast‑paced retail operations with corporate functions that support omnichannel growth across Asia Pacific.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Category Replenishment Manager to deliver end‑to‑end inventory KPIs and improve supply chain efficiency.
- Translate category merchandising strategies into executable replenishment and ordering plans across product lifecycle stages (new/rollout, on‑shelf, drop).
- Plan and execute inventory for promotions and campaigns; manage purchase budgets and ordering for assigned business lines.
- Coordinate omni‑channel inventory to secure availability while optimising stock levels and mitigating obsolescence risk.
- Monitor and maintain supplier master data and performance scorecards; follow up on lead times, MOQs and delivery schedules; escalate supply interruptions as required.
- Prepare and deliver weekly/monthly KPI reports and consolidated insights to stakeholders; highlight risks and recommended actions.
- Support projects for continuous improvement: identify opportunities, track timelines and budgets, document actions, and manage risk escalation.
- Capture operational pain points and liaise with digital/tech teams; prepare datasets, dashboards and support UAT/testing of new digital tools.
- Facilitate cross‑functional alignment across supply chain, merchandising, finance and retail; coordinate meetings and follow‑up actions.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years' experience in supply chain, inventory management or planning, preferably within retail or omni‑channel environments.
- Practical knowledge of category inventory management and lifecycle planning (rollouts, on‑shelf replenishment, drops, promotions).
- High proficiency in Excel and SQL; exposure to Power BI, Tableau or automation tools is advantageous.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability with rigorous attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal English communication skills for cross‑functional stakeholder engagement.
- Proactive, responsible and able to perform under pressure with a clear aspiration to grow into an independent manager role.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years of hands‑on experience in supply chain, inventory planning or replenishment roles, with practical exposure to omni‑channel retail operations.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Economics or a related discipline preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
Workplace
This position is based in Shanghai, Shanghai, China. Cerulean lists 414 open roles in Shanghai, including 17 posted recently. The broader Shanghai area accounts for 440 active listings on Cerulean, 18 of which are new. In China as a whole, Cerulean currently features 1.773 open positions, with 35 posted this week.
Culture
Sephora fosters a dynamic, customer‑centric workplace where cross‑functional collaboration and digital innovation are prioritised. Teams operate in a fast‑paced retail environment that rewards analytical rigor, initiative and the ability to drive operational improvements.
About Cerulean
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