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Job description / Role
The world leader in cosmetics, L’Oréal is present in 150 countries on five continents. Our 36 international brands have allowed us to devote ourselves solely to one business: beauty, with a mission to provide the best in cosmetics innovation to all women and men globally. Our ambition is to win over another one billion consumers around the world by inventing the cosmetic products that meet the infinite diversity of their needs and desires through continued digital innovation. L’Oréal supports diversity and sustainable, ethical sourcing for all our products and we have reduced our emissions by approx. 50% since 2005.
The DNA of L’Oréal is Innovation and we are driven by a real passion for the future. Our Research and Innovation Centres in India are the sixth innovation hub for L’Oréal worldwide to fuel local market innovations. In our quest to win the next billion consumers, we are looking for talented individuals who can lead us on this mission.
Would you like to be a part of the adventure?
We have a suitable opportunity in the Supply Chain division for the position of demand and supply planning Lead. In this people manager role, you will be responsible for leading the planning vertical with independent charge of one of the signatures. You should have 7-8 years professional experience with FMCG / Pharma / retail industry. The location of the job will be Mumbai - HO.
Key Responsibilities
• Managing the S&OP process for the division
• Lead and mentor the Demand & Supply planners
• Work on People / process and technology in planning space
• Lead and drive process improvement initiatives and Process adherence
• Lead the demand planning for LP signature
• Drive profitability for the business
• Drive the forecasting process for E-commerce
Key Deliverables & KPIs
• Forecast accuracy / BIAS
• Service rates
• Inventory and Inventory quality
• Cost - SLOB / returns / Air freights
• Process adherence
• Improvement projects
• Coaching and Mentoring
Requirements
Key Competencies
• Extensive experience of Handling demand and supply planning in fast paced environment
• Well-versed with statistical model and use of analytics
• Highly proficient in data handling and Excel
• SAP experience must
• Should have worked on a planning system (Viz; SAP-APO, IBP , JDA, O9 etc.)
• Process or system implementation experience would be an added advantage
Key Relationships
• Marketing and sales teams including leadership
• Finance team
• Other Supply chain stake holders
• Division General Manager
Physical Demands (e.g. % travel)
• Travel will be need based
Education
• MBA
L’Oréal is committed to building a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. L’Oréal closely prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
About the Company
For more than a century, we have devoted our energy and our competencies solely to one business: beauty. We have chosen to offer our expertise in the service of women and men worldwide, meeting the infinite diversity of their beauty desires. We are committed to fulfilling this mission ethically and responsibly.