Sephora Supply Chain Project Manager
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- Jul 22, 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 UK Supply Chain Project Manager, London – 12-month fixed-term contract leading supply chain transformation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of a major supply chain transformation programme across UK operations
- Act as the primary liaison between external logistics providers (including DHL) and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
- Manage multiple workstreams spanning distribution centre operations, e-commerce fulfilment, warehouse automation and demand planning
- Oversee implementation of automation solutions within the Coventry distribution centre, including robotic systems
- Drive project governance, reporting, risk management and issue resolution to ensure delivery against key milestones
- Manage project budgets, resource allocation and financial forecasting to maintain strong financial control
- Collaborate with Technology, HR, Category Management, Customer Care and Supply Chain teams to achieve project objectives
- Work closely with Head of Operations and Head of Demand Planning to ensure operational readiness and business continuity
- Support future scalability by designing processes, systems and capabilities for long-term growth
- Monitor project performance and provide strategic updates and recommendations to senior leadership
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years' experience in supply chain, logistics or operations environments
- Proven track record delivering large-scale transformation, operational change or business-critical projects in fast-paced environments
- Strong understanding of distribution centre operations and warehouse management systems (WMS)
- Experience working with third-party logistics providers in retail, e-commerce or omni-channel businesses
- Knowledge of warehouse automation technologies, including collaborative robotic solutions such as 6 River Systems
- Advanced project management expertise across planning, execution, governance, risk and budget management
- Demonstrated ability leading cross-functional programmes involving multiple internal and external stakeholders
- Understanding of stock planning and demand planning principles
- Strong financial and commercial acumen with experience managing project budgets and resources
- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management capabilities
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years in supply chain, logistics or operations environments. Proven success delivering large-scale transformation programmes and complex operational change initiatives in fast-paced retail or e-commerce businesses. Direct experience collaborating with third-party logistics providers and implementing warehouse automation technologies.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
Benefits
Private healthcare, life assurance and private pension from day one; competitive pay with annual salary reviews; generous employee discount across prestige beauty brands; paid birthday day off; access to wellbeing and perks platform; LVMH Heart Fund support; generous holiday allowance with option to purchase additional leave.
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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