Job Title Manager – S&OP 

Division: Consumer Products Division

Location: Clark, NJ

Reports To:  Director – S&OP

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 Operations, we create innovative, inclusive, and sustainable beauty together with our business partners by designing, developing, sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing over 6 billion products globally every year. We support over 36 brands across four L’Oréal divisions. We are consumer-oriented, and we act responsibly all along the value chain. 

What You Will Do:

S&OP Supply Planning manager manages global supply / demand balancing for a category, or group of products within a category, for CPD. Responsible for coordinating the validated supply plan with the manufacturing plants and OMA master production schedulers and facilitates trade-off decisions based on the confirmed supply plan. 

Responsible for coordinating and managing the quality of the DRP from the international markets ( inc US) and managing  the quality of net requirements passed to manufacturing facilities and OMA and translates commercial interests into priorities for manufacturing.  Collaborates with manufacturing to build supply scenarios and coordinates arbitration decisions across markets.

Responsible for coordinating the flow of product and information, managing exceptions and streamlining communication to local market supply teams.  In addition, serve as the single point of contact for the Global DMI for global demand & supply arbitration, new product launch and coordination for international markets. 

Responsible for setting and maintaining the Global inventory parameters for Globally managed stock positions.

Responsible for the Global E&O dispositioning through allocating to the local market as required. 

• Responsible for coordinating the arbitration process of Finished Products with decision makers and communicating the decision back to relevant stakeholders 
• Interfaces with the Global DMI for global demand and supply balancing issues, new product introduction and campaign planning
• Manages global inventory targets and parameters
• Communicates / coordinates with BSM for supply requirements in local market 
• Manages mid to long-term supply constraints and coordination
• Work on Agility project/priorities with manufacturing facilities

What We Are Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field preferred
• Minimum 3 years of relevant business experience within Manufacturing or Supply Chain
• Possess well-developed communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills to be able to build strong work relationships with all levels of the organization.
• Have the ability to synthesize information and create a clear synopsis of key issues
• Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, and work independently
• Ensure attention to detail
• Demonstrate professional judgment and sound decision-making skills
• Ability to manage in complex situation often needing to deliver innovative results;
• Demonstrated success in persuasion, influence and negotiation skills;
• Results oriented
• Develop appreciation of global markets and cultural diversity

What’s In It For You:

• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• 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!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• 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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