Job Title  Analyst, Inventory control / internal control - Supply Chain Finance

Division: CPD – Supply Chain

Location: Cranbury, NJ

Reports To: Senior Manager 

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 Consumers Products, our mission is to democratize the best of beauty, and for us, beauty has to be sustainable. Our division holds the world’s #1 beauty brand with L’Oréal Paris, the #1 makeup brand with Maybelline New York, the #1 natural brand with Garnier, as well as NYX Professional Make Up. 

What You Will Learn:

This position is responsible for supporting the Sr. Manager of Inventory Internal Controls in all initiatives to monitor and improve sensitive movements in compliance with the L’Oreal norms, at our 5 Distribution Centers (DC’s), and Third Party Centers (3PL’s) where applicable)

• Prepare, monthly Stock Equation by DC, analyze data, and report on results via monthly finance meeting
• Control and monitor Cycle Counts- Schedule, monitor progress by DC, question unusual variances & report on progress and results monthly
• Prepare, route for approval, and track ADI’s (Authorized Destructions) for finished goods and components
• Prepare and distribute other various month end inventory related reports
• Audit standard operating inventory control processes and procedures (SOP’s at all DC’s and 3PL’s)
• Monitor and clear daily DC inventory adjustments. Ensure proper approvals are obtained. Call out unusual activity
• Prepare monthly CPD ECOM roll forward and reconciliation
• Providing onsite support for sites that perform a yearly physical inventory (some travel required in Q4)
• CPD SC internal control lead. Elevating any pertinent topics or discussions to ensure harmonization across all sites and divisions. Dotted line to supply chain internal controls leadership
• Assist Sr. Manager in coordinating internal audits

What We Are Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Understanding of the financial impact of inventory inaccuracies
• Proven analytical skills with attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive problem solving
• Works independently
• Advanced MS Office skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Accounting or similar Business/Finance related field.
• Warehousing or related experience a plus
• SAP Experience