Divisional Assistant at L'Oréal

• Assist in optimising the product catalogue
• Perform forecast data cleansing in the demand planning tool
• Create a monthly statistical forecast using the demand planning tool
• Review and amend the forecast against the latest promo/launch plans, the trend estimate and pertinent demand drivers
• Achieve consensus for forecasts by facilitating a collaborative planning process with sales, marketing and business control personnel through the monthly forecast and validation meetings
• Build a plan based on validated forecasts, co-packing plan and stock and supply parameters
• Determine stock and supply parameters in line with stock and service level policy
• Manage replenishment and determine priority actions with MSL
• Monitor and reduce Out of Stocks
• Monitor and define action plans to reduce Slow Movers and Obsoletes
• Prepare and maintain relevant local and international monthly reports
   

Technical & Professional Competencies

• Knowledge of supply chain management concepts, i.e. Plan, Source, Make, Deliver and Return
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities (non-negotiable)
• Proactive and a team player (non-negotiable)
• Continuously look for service level and forecast accuracy improvement opportunities
• Critical thinking skills to identify where analysis is required & then do it
• Ability to work in a dynamic, pressurised environment
• Strong collaborator, working across division/roles
• Experience with Microsoft Office with strong experience in Excel (Advanced) and PowerPoint (Intermediate)
• Experience in and/or exposure to S&OP processes and procedures
• High level knowledge of International Logistics process
• Knowledge of statistical modeling techniques
• Is highly collaborative and fosters a culture of collaboration within the overall division
   

IS CUSTOMER ORIENTED

• Fosters a demand-driven Supply Chain with service as a priority
• Brings added value to the customer
• Is focused on the Consumer

CONTROLS RISKS AND OPERATES RESPONSIBILY

• Masters our Quality, EHS, Finance & Supply Chain standards
• Integrates external regulations linked to his activity
• Works closely with the Supply Planner for the Division
• Works closely with the internal customer to understand business requirements.
   

MAKE IT HAPPEN” WITH OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND AGILITY

• Optimises information, physical & financial flows along the whole Supply Chain
• Uses business data for continuous improvement
• Improves flexibility, reactivity and reliability
• Masters costs along the Supply Chain

NURTURES THE PIONEERING SPIRIT

• Anticipates business activity and acts proactively
• Deepens the position of the Supply Chain within the business

Education / Experience / Personal Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• SAP/ERP knowledge & experience
• Demand / Supply Planning systems knowledge
• 3 to 5 years planning experience
• APICS or other forecasting certification preferred
• Achieves results, with integrity
• Manages complexity
• Interacts effectively at all levels within the organisation
• Excellent communication skills - both formal and informal
• Strong meeting facilitation skills
• Strong negotiating skills
• Proven track records as a collaborator
   

L'ORÉAL COMPETENCIES

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• Strategist
• People Developer
• Integrator
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