Associate Merchandise Planner - Skincare Sephora 2,699 reviews - San Francisco, CA 94105 Full-time, Temporary Job ID: 152045 Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174) Address: 525 Market St, 32nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US) Job Type: Full Time Position Type (Regular/Temporary): Regular Job Function: Inventory Management Supply Chain Planning, forecasting and allocating product are the crucial first steps in the products journey to our clients. It takes analytical, strategic, and results-oriented inventory management professionals to build our brand partnerships, forecast client behaviors and optimize inventory levels across our network. Operations and logistics complete the products journey into our clients hands. Our energetic and innovative team continually improves speed and accuracy on our promise to our clients in a fast growing and ever-evolving marketplace. Its one thing to create experiences - but the key is in delivering them. Your role at Sephora: As an Associate Merchandise Planner-Skincare, you will manage Brand Planning for both pre-season and in season timeframes to ensure in stock targets are met. Reporting to the Senior Planner, you will be the financial partner with the Merchant to grow and drive business. In addition, you will: * Create pre-season Brand Budget Plans partnering with Inventory Planners/Directors, Merchants, Dotcom Merchants, and Vendors * Maintain forecasts, vendor parameters, orders, while reconciled to Open To Buy (OTB) to E3 replenishment system * Partner with Allocation & Replenishment team on store level strategies and total store sales need * Provide basic forecast to Brands for future monthly to gain target fill rate * Own monthly in season OTB forecast of sales and inventory needs within budgeted goals. Conduct and lead monthly cross-functional OTB meetings * Analyze and validate inventory needs for Animations, Catalog, Crusades, and promos * Own newness/launch forecasts and buys to support all merchandising and promo strategies * Conduct Newness hindsight and key initiatives analysis on a season basis

• Develop New Brand strategies, projected sales, inventory by sku needs, and order flow set ups for launch timeframe * Develop liquidation strategy on exit brands/collections that are not being RTV * Report updated business trends and stock continuity weekly * Partner and guide Merchandise Planning Assistant to prioritize newness orders, elevate and communicate delays in key launches * Additional projects as required * Demonstrate our Sephora values of Passion for Client Service, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect for All, Teamwork, and Initiative. Were excited about you if you have: * 1 to 2 years retail planning experience (BA, BS preferred) * Proficiency with MS Office, with advanced Excel skills * Good negotiation skills * Strong problem solving and analytical skills * Strong organizational and time management skills; able to handle multiple priorities * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Keen attention to detail. * Ability to work in fast-paced, often-changing environment * Flexible; team player Youll love working here because: * The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams people you can be proud to work with. * The product. Employees enjoy a product discount and receive free product (gratis) various times throughout the year. (Think your friends and family love you now? Just wait until you work at Sephora!) * The business. It feels good to win and Sephora is a leader in the retail industry, defining experiential retail with a digital focus and creating the most loved beauty community in the worldwith the awards and accolades to back it up. * The perks. Sephora offers comprehensive medical benefits, generous vacation/holiday time off, commuter benefits, and Summer Fridays (half-days every Friday between Memorial and Labor Day)and so much more.
• The LVMH family. Sephoras parent company, LVMH, is one of the largest luxury groups in the world, providing support to over 70 brands such as Louis Vuitton, Celine, Marc Jacobs, and Dior. Working at Sephoras Field Support Center (FSC) Our North American operations are based in the heart of San Franciscos Financial District, but you wont hear us call it a headquarters its the Field Support Center (FSC). At the FSC, we support our stores in providing the best possible experience for every client. Dedicated teams cater to our clients every need by creating covetable assortments, curated content, compelling storytelling, smart strategy, skillful analysis, expert training, and more. It takes a lot of curious and confident individuals, disrupting the status quo and taking chances. The pace is fast, the fun is furious, and the passion is real. We never rest on our laurels. Our motto? If its not broken, fix it. Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military/veteran status, or disability status. Sephora is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Sephora will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. COMPANY OVERVIEW: SEPHORA has been changing the face of prestige cosmetics since its debut in 1970s Paris. Sephora was acquired by luxury group Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) in 1997 then launched stateside in 1998, and is currently home to 200 world-class brands - including its own private label, SEPHORA COLLECTION. Sephora's curated assortment features more than 14,000 products including makeup, skin care, perfume, hair care, body, professional tools and more. Sephora is the beauty education hub, offering consultations at the Beauty Studio, a variety of complimentary classes, one-on-one service from Personal Beauty Advisors, and exclusive retail technology SKINCARE IQ, COLOR IQ, and FRAGRANCE IQ. Sephora is an international force in beauty, and its award-winning website and ever-growing presence on social-media make it the world's premier digital beauty destination. Nearest Major Market: San Francisco Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland Job Segment: Logistics, Supply, Supply Chain, Field Service, Operations, Manufacturing 3 hours ago - save job - original job Apply On Company Site Other jobs you may like Merchandise Execution Associate - Serramonte... JCPenney - Daly City, CA 30+ days ago Merchandise Execution Associate - Orchard @sl... JCPenney - Antioch, CA 30+ days ago Sr. Associate - Visual Merchandising Athleta - San Francisco, CA Gap Inc. - 30+ days ago Associate Manager, Site Merchandising Walmart eCommerce - San Bruno, CA 30+ days ago eCommerce Merchandising Associate SOKO - San Francisco, CA Soko - 30+ days ago * Associate Merchandise Planner jobs in San Francisco, CA * Jobs at Sephora in San Francisco, CA * Associate Merchandise Planner salaries in San Francisco, CA Sephora Sephora 2,699 reviews At Sephora, were obsessed with teaching and inspiring our clients to play in our world of beauty. Weve earned our reputation as a leader... Let employers find you Thousands of employers search for candidates on Indeed Upload Your Resume