Sephora Business Intelligence and Analytics Manager

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead monthly store-planning and productivity reporting, answering complex business questions and enhancing executive-level reports.
• Support store-planning and merchandising operations initiatives, including advising on rollout plans for new brands, creating store segments, and optimizing product placement in stores.
• Support the evaluation and deployment of new space-planning software to improve space optimization and ensure seamless integration with core data systems.
• Support monthly merchandising and weekly operational performance reviews to track key metrics and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional experience in analytics or data science, generating actionable insights through data mining and analysis of large-scale, complex datasets.
• Intermediate experience with data mining and writing queries.
• Advanced Excel skills, including building models and performing advanced calculations.
• Intermediate-to-advanced PowerPoint and data visualization skills.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and creative problem-solving capabilities to address ambiguous business questions strategically and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to distill complex topics into simple, compelling narratives.
• Comfort engaging and influencing senior executives up to and including Vice President level.
• A high degree of initiative, autonomy, and optimism.
• Proven success building collaborative, cross-functional partnerships across an organization.

Skills

Experience

At least 5 years of professional experience in analytics or data science.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 139,500 to USD 172,000 per annum.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability and life insurance; 401(k) with a 4% match; FSA and HSA programs; student debt retirement plan with qualifying student loan payments eligible for Sephora's 401(k) match; PTO, flexibility, and protected leave; training and development; tuition reimbursement; 30% discount on merchandise and services; free products or gratis; flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products; 24/7 access to mental health and financial coaching through Modern Health and Financial Finesse; volunteer and donation matching. Employees may also be eligible for bonuses.

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

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