Job Title: Director, Operations Development, IT Cosmetics , Luxury Division, L'Oreal Operations

Division: Luxury Division  

Location: Hudson Yards, New York City, New York

Reports Into: Vice President, Operations Development, Luxury Division  

Who We Are:

• A PIONEERING, AGILE CULTURE WITH THE SCALE AND MEANS TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE

“Challenge the status quo, strong entrepreneurial culture, make a real difference from day 1”

• ON A RELENTLESS QUEST FOR INNOVATION, EXCELLENCE, AND CONCRETE SOLUTIONS

“Constant fast-paced innovation, shape the future of beauty”

• DRIVING IMPACT FROM INCEPTION TO MARKET LAUNCH

“Solve complex challenges, impact the entire innovation lifecycle, lead projects from start to finish”

• AN IMMERSIVE ECO-SYSTEM DESIGNED TO DEVELOP EXPERTISE & ACCELERATE YOUR GROWTH AND UPSKILLING

“Grow and develop beyond current expertise, industry-recognized certifications, work with the best talents”

• WHERE THE CAREER POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS – AND YOU ARE IN THE DRIVING SEAT

“Shape your own career, interconnected with all the professions and expertise, leave your comfort zone, grow to your full potential”

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.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage Global and WW package development and project management activities for IT Cosmetics.  
• Responsible for all development launch activities (including launches, New Innovation, limited editions, reformulations, regulatory changes, sustainability updates) for the brand to assure timely, cost effective and sustainably driven new products launches, limited editions and maintenance of basic business activities.  
• Responsible for all launch activity that are distributed globally, therefore responsible to understand all global regulatory requirements needing to be incorporated in product packaging.  Mandatory expertise in China CSAR requirements.  
• Provides strategic leadership and management of the end-to-end development function for the IT Cosmetics brand which includes extensive collaboration with packaging, sourcing, manufacturing teams, external vendors, RAI, brand supply chain teams to support the rest of the operations and working in very close collaboration with the International Marketing teams (based in US).  
• Lead Development function, with a team of direct reports and dotted line of Color & Artwork reports.  
• Manage a team across multiple métiers (Skincare + Make Up) with a focus though coaching and feedback on their development goals.  
• Responsible as DMI (Global Marketing) Operations liaison with Korean Innovation Center, managing panier incorporation of launches, and communication of launch status/risks to Global Brand President  
• Manage a global manufacturing footprint with an ownership of global conception with local production.  Lead all further footprint analysis with global markets / operations teams.  Oversight of global operations teams with any localization of component sourcing.  
• Develop and lead strategic transformation on sustainability roadmap toward reaching the L’Oreal for the Future objectives in 2025 and 2030.  Key driver for all global innovations led and driven by ITC, including all push/pull projects from US + EU Packaging Innovation teams. 
• Drive limited edition strategy with global markets and DMI International Business Development & Marketing teams.  Liaise with Retail Design Ops for promo set integration into global animation strategy.  
• Improve profitability of the brand while working on Gross Margin improvement across development and operations.  Active participation in identifying new and improved processes that will result in effective cost reduction / harmonization programs for new or existing products including internalization and securitization of the catalog with new suppliers and cross-functional teams at LUSA.  
• Drive with Luxe Formula Optimization head all reforms, risky raw material securitization, and strategic projects.  
• Lead Business Contingency Plan for global ITC operations on top catalogue SKUs by establishing dual manufacturing footprint.  
• Drive business securitization for Top 40 SKUs, including mold securitization and in-sourcing.  
• Drive agility in all 3* A launches.  
• The Director development is the key point of contact for key DMI Leadership teams: VP DMI Product Development, VP DMI Marketing, SVP DMI International Business Development, VP DMI Creative, AVP DMI Finance, as well as the Global Brand President.  They will partner together to design new products that are consumer centric, propose creative solutions and optimized in terms of design to cost, to agility, to sustainability.  They will also drive prioritization via business turnover and panier management per DRIVE timings.  
• This position in the Leadcom of the Luxe Development team.   

We Are Looking For:

The ideal candidate possesses a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. They are detail-oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment. In addition:

• A completed Bachelor’s degree in Packaging (Engineering, Science, Technology, Design), or a related engineering/technical discipline is required 
• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive operations experience in a multi discipline & multi location consumer product organization with minimum 5 years leading a team is required  
• Outstanding business & financial acumen    
• Experience implementing change  
• Strategic planning/implementation capabilities  
• Strong project management and organizational skills  
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills  
• Strong interpersonal and cross functional collaboration with ability to influence others  
• Ability to interact and influence the decision-making process of senior management  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
• Superior negotiation skills  
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis, without the need for legal sponsorship now or in the future. (required)
• The ability to be onsite, in the office, as this is an essential function of the position, including our NY and NJ sites (required)

What’s In It For You

• 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
• Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Base Salary Range: $138,500 - $200,800 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level) 
• Hybrid Work Policy (3 days in Office, up to 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 and 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!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

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