Manager, Retail Planning & Replenishment

Who We Are

Sure, you know Estée Lauder, but do you know the Estée Lauder Companies Inc. full family of brands? We’re also MAC, Clinique, La Mer, Origins, Bobbi Brown, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble and Too Faced… just to name a few. You know us. You love us. Why not work with us?

The Corporate Sales (CCS) Planning Manager is an exciting opportunity for a highly collaborative, entrepreneurial individual. This person will analytically and strategically support all store planning efforts with particular focus on management and execution of optimal deployment of inventory for all the Corporate Sales Free Standing Stores in North America. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) timely allocation of saleable and non-saleable products, new store assortment and obsolescence planning, field communications and contact, inventory analysis and order processing.

This role will be a highly collaborative; working across functional teams including (but not limited to) supply chain, marketing, retail and DC operations, demand planning, information technology. The goal of the role is to ensure optimal deployment of excess and returns inventory at stores to drive sales while reducing excess at DCs.

The role will report into the NA replenishment team based in NYC with tight collaboration with the Corporate Sales brand, field and downstream supply chain functions. The CCS Planning Manager will be responsible for identifying and proposing new ideas that drive the business or improve efficiencies. The planner will also need to ensure all documentation of processes remains updated for easy knowledge transfer to colleagues and other brands.

What We Offer

• Free Product Allowance & Employee Discounts (on ELC products and also at gyms, retailers, restaurants and more)

• Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Contributions

• Generous Parental Leave (20 weeks)

• Flexible Summer Friday options

• Benefits eligibility on day 1

• Competitive 401k company match & a company-funded retirement growth account

Allocation, Replenishment & Order Execution 40%

• Develop and assess allocation strategies and order execution required to achieve store operational sales targets for all sellable and non-sellable product

• Monitor all store inventory position in relation to sales trends, including key selling periods like Holiday

• Support exceptional planning to support target WOS

• Forecast and replenish key hero products in alignment with penetration targets

• Maintain assortment plans and routine replenishment for employee stores

• Develop and execute assortment and allocation strategies to support sales targets and visual merchandising requirements for Beautihaul sampling program

• Develop brand and category assortment plans for new store launch orders

• Partner with marketing to support promotional plans with timely order execution.

Communication 15%

• Provide leadership with visibility and status updates on all strategic initiatives

• Drive timely and effective communication

• Provide routine communication to leadership of sales results and inventory opportunities/risks

• Provide projections to other functional teams such as supply and demand planning

Operations 15%

• Work with the DCs to project workflow planning and timely execution of orders

• Coordinate movement of exceptional collections from FSS to CCS (for example MAC licensing product)

• Support annual physical inventory and monthly cycle counts

• Identify opportunities to enhance systems and processes to optimize results and partner with GIS to execute

Reporting & Analytics 10%

• Highlight opportunities for sales penetration and partner with supply chain for release of excess inventory

• Develop and maintain routine end of lifecycle management for store and DC inventory

Continuous Process & System Improvements 10%

• Drive internal system and process improvements to drive the business better

• Work with the business to ensure history is cleansed and the correct data are captured

Documentation 10%

• Responsible for updating training documents to ensure knowledge transfer

Overall, take part and initiate strategic projects to improve any of the areas above.

Qualifications

• Self-starter and ability to work independently
• Knowledge of inventory models and metrics
• Minimum Education level: College degree or equivalent years of experience
• Prior experience using forecasting and replenishment systems such as JDA, JustEnough, SAP, I2
• % Travel Time: 5%
• Ability to analyze and review large amount of data in Excel or MS Access
• Deep understanding of retail planning and inventory management needs
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Minimum Years of Experience: 5+
• Strong understanding of allocation and replenishment systems and parameters (safety stock, lead time,review cycle, etc.)
• Fast learner
• Strong communication skills
• Understanding of retail store operations and planning processes
• Ability to succinctly summarize analysis results and recommend solutions for optimizing systems and processes
• Collaboration across functional and regional teams
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills; ability to quickly re-prioritize while still meeting deadlines

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $82,500 to $135,500. Exact salary depends on several
factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on
geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a
highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance
and company results.
In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees,
including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability
insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid
holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid
for by the company

Job: Supply Chain - Corporate
Primary Location: US-NY-New York
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1st (Day) Shift
Job Number: 2310291

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact [email protected].