Senior Demand and Supply Chain Planner - 12 month maximum term contract

Hello, we’re L’Oréal, we’re not just building brands, we're shaping how the world experiences beauty (and it takes a lot of cool jobs to do it). Intrigued? Keep reading, this might be the opportunity you’ve been searching for.

A Day in the Life

You will be 2IC to the Supply Chain Director within the L’Oréal Australia & New Zealand Supply Chain team, working closely with Supply Planning, Sales, Marketing and Operations to translate demand into dependable supply.

• Demand Planning & Forecasting: Own sales forecast accuracy for your portfolio; challenge and consolidate promotional and launch forecasts; build consensus between commercial plans, financial trends and sales history.
• S&OP / IBP & Cross-functional Alignment: Drive S&OP inputs, present forecast scenarios, and coordinate action plans with Supply Chain and commercial stakeholders.
• Inventory Optimisation & Supply Coordination: Monitor inventory health, trigger replenishment or mitigation actions, and partner with Supply Planners to avoid stockouts or over-coverage.
• Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Deliver timely analytics and KPI reporting; recommend improvements to forecasting practice and catalogue rationalisation.

We Are Looking For

You’re a strategic, analytical planner with FMCG experience who can act as the Supply Chain expert for your portfolio. You bring strong stakeholder influence and a continuous improvement mindset.

• Demand Planning & Forecasting
• S&OP / Integrated Business Planning
• Inventory Optimisation & Replenishment
• Data Analysis & Reporting (advanced Excel / BI)
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Cross-functional Communication Additional: 5+ years demand planning experience (FMCG preferred), advanced Excel, experience with stock management / ERP systems, strong root-cause analysis skills.

What’s In It For You

• Hybrid work environment 
• A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you’ll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!)
• Real responsibility from day 1, there’s no sitting on the sidelines at L’Oréal
• An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated!
• A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal /environmental causes to make concrete difference

Who We Are
L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to ‘Create beauty that moves the world’; together, we solve complex challenges at scale while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and better place for everyone & our planet. Our daring Operations & Supply Chain teams design, source, produce and deliver millions of products globally—combining Industry 4.0, sustainability and inclusive practices to shape the future of beauty.

We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and to advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law

ABOUT L’OREAL GROUPE, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 

The L'Oréal Groupe in Australia & New Zealand is a supporter of reducing barriers that exist due to traditional working practices and therefore flexible work arrangements will be considered for this role. If you require any adjustments or accommodations in our recruitment process, employment or have questions in regards to accessibility please email [email protected] to speak with our Talent Acquisition representative.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs or disability. We are an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and a Family Friendly Workplace (Parents At Work & UNICEF). 

L'Oréal acknowledges the Traditional Owners & Custodians of the lands on which we work and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging