- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.
Sephora SEA seeks an Assistant Manager for Inventory Optimization to lead regional inventory analysis and Return to Vendor negotiations across Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. This role combines analytical expertise in stock optimization—identifying excess and aging inventory across 100+ stores—with strategic cross-functional coordination to execute vendor returns and markdown operations. The position reports into the Demand Planning team and requires advanced proficiency in inventory systems, commercial acumen, and stakeholder management to minimize depreciation and optimize days on hand metrics.
Role & Responsibilities
- Analyze inventory holdings (active, excess, discontinued stocks) across Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand to identify return opportunities and align with regional Depreciation targets
- Factor commercial variables including store openings, promotions, seasonality, product lifecycle, and market trends into inventory optimization recommendations
- Lead Return to Vendor (RTV) negotiations with brand partners to finalize returns agreements and implement markdown operations
- Collaborate with Regional Planning Team, Local Supply Chain, Logistics teams, and Regional Category Managers to develop and execute inventory reduction plans
- Partner with Logistics teams to ensure seamless physical execution of finalized vendor returns
- Deliver comprehensive reporting and analysis on RTV operations across the SEA region
- Define and monitor action plans to improve inventory processes, methods, and tools
- Foster cross-functional communication between internal departments and external brand partners to ensure timely returns completion
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Planning or Supply Chain roles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Advanced Excel proficiency; VBA, Power BI, and SAP experience advantageous
- Demonstrated stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration experience
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management capabilities
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Planning or Supply Chain management, with demonstrated expertise in inventory optimization, vendor negotiations, and cross-regional operations. Experience working in omni-channel retail or selective distribution environments strongly preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Singapore, Central, Singapore.
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Culture
Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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