Division: L'Oréal Dermatological Beauty

Location: Clark, NJ

Reports To: Global Supply & Operations Planning (GS&OP) Director

Who We Are: For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.

At L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty, our mission is to help everyone in their quest for healthy and beautiful skin. Our division is the world leader in dermo-cosmetics by adding health to beauty. Our brands portfolio includes CeraVe, La Roche-Posay, Vichy, SkinCeuticals and SkinBetter Science, offering a range of skincare and haircare products to respond to all expectations linked to beauty and health of the skin.

What You Will Do: This dual-focus role manages inventory deployment to LDB’s 16 international customers (affiliates) while acting as the Portfolio Manager for short-term stock availability. You will navigate a leading horizon of 9-12 weeks, ensuring service level expectations are met through meticulous execution and proactive risk mitigation.

Portfolio Management & Stock Availability (Short-Term Focus):

• Stock Assurance: Ensure short-term stock availability at the IDC.
• Monitoring: Follow shipment progress and stock status on a daily basis.
• Risk Analysis: Conduct weekly analysis of shortage risks at both the IDC and CDC.
• Action Planning: Implement agile action plans to reduce shortage risks, including:
  • Rebalancing allocations and prioritizing Quality Control (QC) tasks.
  • Managing shipments under QC and prioritizing short-term production.
  • Executing "Intensive Care" protocols for critical stock situations.
• Tooling & Support: Support Customer Care, IDC teams, and affiliates by developing and maintaining robust processes, MSBI reports, and Power BI tools.

Operations & Affiliate Management:

• Order Processing: Manage order processing to ensure timely shipment of finished goods and accessories to 16 LDB international affiliates.
• Communication: Maintain active communication with affiliate partners for information sharing and resolution of order/shipment matters.
• Shipment Oversight: Monitor all international shipments to ensure confirmations are fulfilled in full each month.
• KPI Reviews: Conduct monthly reviews with top affiliates regarding KPIs and ways of working to build strong relationships.
• Liaison: Act as the link between the Distribution Center (DC) and GSOP on exception management, including triangular flows.
• Reporting: Maintain trackers and provide weekly/monthly/quarterly reporting to stakeholders (DC, supply planners, and affiliates).
• Claims & Logistics: Evaluate and process claims; track and ensure L4TF airfreight goals are achieved by affiliate.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and strategic projects.

What We Are Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant business experience within Manufacturing or Supply Chain.
• Analytical Rigor: Ability to synthesize complex information, create clear synopses of key issues, and utilize data tools (MSBI, Power BI) to drive decisions.
• Communication: Well-developed written and oral communication skills to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Organization: Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Execution: Results-oriented mindset with high attention to detail and professional judgment.
• Soft Skills: Demonstrated success in persuasion, influence, and negotiation.
• Complexity Management: Ability to manage complex situations and deliver innovative results while developing an appreciation for global markets and cultural diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP/ APO expertise.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI and MSBI reporting.

What’s In It For You:

• Hybrid Work Policy: 3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home.
• Flexible Time Off: Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!
• Company Perks: VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance.
• Learning & Development: Unlimited access to E-learnings, Mentorship Programs, and career progression opportunities.
• Wellness: Employee Resource Groups and access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs.

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Don’t meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

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