Sephora Supply Planner Specialist
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- Sep 3, 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 Supply Planner Specialist, Madrid. Lead demand forecasting, S&OP, and supply chain planning in luxury beauty retail.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain demand forecasts at short-, medium-, and long-term horizons across product, channel, and market dimensions
- Analyze historical sales data, seasonality, trends, promotional activity, product launches, and business variables to enhance forecast accuracy
- Review forecast deviations and exceptions, adjusting demand plans based on quantitative analysis and business inputs
- Collaborate closely with Category Management, Offer, Marketing, Retail, E-commerce, and Finance teams to integrate commercial plans into demand forecasts
- Analyze and validate hypotheses related to launches, promotions, brand activations, events, and commercial initiatives
- Participate in demand review meetings and S&OP process, identifying risks, opportunities, and proposing mitigation actions
- Prepare forecasts for new product launches, promotional campaigns, brand activations, and key commercial periods
- Monitor actual sales performance against forecasts during critical periods and update predictions as necessary
- Coordinate phase-in and phase-out hypotheses to optimize product availability while minimizing excess inventory and obsolescence risk
- Track and analyze key Demand Planning KPIs including forecast accuracy, forecast bias, and forecast value added
- Identify deviations, root causes, and improvement opportunities by category, brand, SKU, and sales channel
- Maintain updated planning parameters, hypotheses, and master data in forecasting tools and ERP systems
- Develop periodic reports and transform complex data into clear, actionable insights for multiple stakeholders
- Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, systems, and data quality within the Demand Planning cycle
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related discipline
- 2–4 years of demonstrated experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Business Analysis, Supply Chain Planning, or similar analytical roles
- Prior experience in retail, beauty, fashion, FMCG, or omnichannel environments
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities with ability to work with large datasets and derive clear, actionable conclusions
- Solid knowledge of demand forecasting, statistical analysis, seasonality, and inventory management concepts
- Proficiency with Demand Planning tools, ERP systems, and Business Intelligence platforms (SAP, JDA, Anaplan, Power BI, or equivalent)
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple categories, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong communication and influence capabilities with ability to work cross-functionally across diverse stakeholder groups
- Knowledge of retail dynamics, commercial calendars, and key Demand Planning indicators
Skills
Experience
2–4 years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Business Analysis, Supply Chain Planning, or similar analytical positions, with preference for prior exposure to retail, beauty, fashion, FMCG, or omnichannel environments.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent field.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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