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Manager, Planning – Amazon

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Title: Manager, Planning- Amazon

Reports to: ED, Retailer Supply Chain & Operations

Who We Are:

The Estée Lauder Companies is the global leader in prestige beauty — delighting consumers with transformative products and experiences, inspiring them to express their individual beauty. We are the only company focused solely on prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance, and hair care with a diverse portfolio of 25 brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories. Infused throughout our organization is a passion for creativity and imagination — a desire to push the boundaries and invent the unexpected — as we continue the bold work of our founder Estée Lauder. 

We connect with our customers anytime, anywhere, from any device. We offer a collaborative work environment and are committed to innovation, working with the best tools and technologies available to help our shoppers seamlessly navigate the digital world of beauty. Our Global Online function is home to bold technologists, marketers, and ecommerce innovators who are shaping the future of beauty.

What You’ll Do:

As the Manager, Planning-Amazon, you will be responsible for overseeing SKU-level demand planning and financial estimate planning across multiple brands and categories for the Amazon business across our brands on the platform. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, advocate for the brand and platform needs effectively, and contribute to the day-to-day management and reporting of operational metrics. You will work closely with the Retailer Supply Chain & Operations team and the cross-functional partners (internally and externally) to ensure timely and accurate execution of inventory planning, order management, and fulfillment activities for the Amazon account.

· Lead and execute high-fidelity SKU-level demand planning activities to ensure accurate forecasting and inventory optimization for multiple brands and categories.

· Develop and manage financial estimates for brands and categories within the ecommerce account, aligning with business objectives and financial targets.

· Build strong relationships with cross-functional partners including brand managers, regional teams, and functional teams (e.g., marketing, sales) to ensure alignment on supply chain strategies and operational plans.

· Effectively advocate for your ecommerce account, engaging with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive consensus and successful outcomes.

· Support in the day-to-day management and reporting of operational metrics, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply chain operations and identifying areas for improvement.

· Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs within the supply chain operations.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

·5 years of experience in supply chain management, with a focus on ecommerce, retail, or consumer goods industries.

· Proven experience in SKU-level demand planning, financial estimate planning, and operational metrics management.

· Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and forecasting techniques.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different teams and influence stakeholders.

· Experience in advocating for specific accounts or brands within a corporate environment is preferred.

· Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.

· Experience with Data Analytics, PowerBI/Looker is a plus.

· Knowledge of supply chain planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, or JDA is a plus.

· Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing business needs.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $139,600. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results as well as participation in the share incentive plan.

In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company .

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