Sephora Project Manager & Launch Coordinator

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

• Develop and manage product and brand launch schedules; coordinate across category management, suppliers, and supply chain teams throughout all launch phases
• Create and maintain product launch documentation in systems; ensure process compliance and escalate issues and improvement opportunities
• Communicate launch timelines and alerts to internal stakeholders; collaborate closely with supply chain on inventory tracking, deliveries, stock flow, and assortment optimization
• Prepare weekly novelty summaries for store teams and manage embargo compliance
• Support assortment management in collaboration with category managers, including pricing, quantities, and depreciation analysis
• Conduct monthly depreciation reviews; implement corrective actions to achieve depreciation targets
• Coordinate with supply and demand planning teams on launch dates, order status, and stock arrival confirmations
• Participate in ongoing improvement initiatives and chair quarterly launch steering committees with supply chain partners
• Develop and execute backscheduling for seasonal gifting projects across three peak periods (Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Christmas)
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders (category management, supply, retail marketing, e-merchandising) for gifting initiatives
• Manage Trade animations planning; update promotional calendars according to France and Europe guidelines; ensure seamless system integration and inventory control

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree +4-5 years or equivalent qualification from business school, communications school, or university programme
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in project coordination, supply chain, or category management
• Passionate about the cosmetics and beauty industry
• Strong team collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, organized, versatile, and detail-oriented mindset with intellectual curiosity
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple brand portfolios with strong stakeholder relationships
• Balanced expertise in operational execution and creative thinking
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel and PowerPoint)

Skills

Experience

Minimum 3 years of professional experience in project management, supply chain operations, category management, or related roles within retail or beauty industry.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (Bac+4/5) from a business school, communications school, or university programme.

Workplace

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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