Job Title: LDB Supply Chain Data & Analytics, Sr Manager

Division: L'Oréal Dermatological Beauty

Location:  Clark / New Jersey

Reports To:  LDB USA Supply Chain, VP (role supports GBSC and US Planning functions)

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 Skin Better 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:

We are seeking a Sr Manager, Supply Chain Data & Analytics with a passion for transforming data into actionable reports and insights to enable our goal of creating a more efficient and responsive supply chain. This role presents a unique opportunity to harmonize data from various sources, optimize inventory management, and drive strategic initiatives that will enhance agility and deliver great value to the End-To-End Supply Chain function of the LDB Division, currently representing $2.3B in revenue for L’Oreal USA. This role will also have an impact on the Global business of LDB, as it will also support the LDB Global S&OP team of the American DMI Brands.

You will lead a team responsible for developing and implementing data-driven solutions that enhance supply chain visibility, forecasting accuracy, inventory optimization, and overall operational efficiency. This is a high-impact role with visibility across the organization as you will operate in a transversal scope of the Operations LDB team.

As the Sr Manager, you will spearhead the development and implementation of comprehensive data & analytics tools for our US Dermatological Beauty Operations team, focusing on:

• Data Integration & Governance: 
  1. Lead the assessment, integration, and standardization of data from diverse sources across our supply chain ecosystem, including SAP system, warehouse management systems, transportation networks, and external partners.
  2. Champion data governance and data quality initiatives to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of supply chain data, laying a solid foundation for advanced analytics and reporting.
  3. Collaborate with IT and global data teams to optimize data infrastructure and ensure data accessibility.

• Inventory Optimization:
  1. Develop and implement analytics models to optimize inventory levels across the supply chain, minimizing costs while ensuring product availability and meeting customer service level targets.
  2. Enhance demand forecasting accuracy by supporting the team on their needs to organize and leverage data-driven analytics & tools.
• Complexity Reduction & Process Improvement:
  1. Identify opportunities to streamline and optimize supply chain processes through data analysis, leveraging automation, process mining techniques, and other innovative solutions to drive efficiency and reduce costs.
  2. Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders in the Supply Chain field to implement data-driven improvements that enhance agility and responsiveness.
• Performance Measurement & Reporting: 

1. Transform complex data into compelling visualizations, dashboards and reports that effectively communicate supply chain performance, identify key trends, and drive informed decision-making at all levels of the organization.
2. Manage and ensure that the monthly and weekly reporting activities are properly executed. Make use of data automation when adequate.
3. Champion a data-driven culture by communicating insights and recommendations in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
4. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to leverage data and technology to optimize supply chain processes and drive efficiencies.

• Team Management:

1. Lead, mentor, and inspire data analysts and scientists, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
2. Contribute to the broader LDB Supply Chain scope of team management (monthly team meetings, goals setting, trainings, etc).

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field required.
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in data analytics, supply chain management, or a related field, demonstrating a strong track record of success in driving data-driven transformations and delivering measurable results.
• Deep understanding of supply chain operations, inventory management principles, and S&OP processes.
• Expertise in data analysis, statistical modeling, machine learning, data visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI), and experience working with large, complex datasets.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and data-driven decision-making.
• Communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and advocate for data-driven solutions. 

As an integral part of our culture at L’Oréal, wellness is at our core. We not only offer a generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K), we also offer flexible time off, work from home days, and a pension plan! Additionally, you will have access to company perks such as Makeup, Skincare, and Fragrance! Employees receive a stipend for L'Oréal products as well as VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, and other perks such as Monthly Mobile Allowance, discounted gym memberships, and ERGs.

Additional Benefits Information As Follows:

• 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   

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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