Assistant Demand Planning Manager

Assistant Demand Planning Manager

Hello, we're L'Oréal. 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.

A Day in the Life

You sit at the heart of our market supply chain, connecting commercial ambition with operational execution. You steer baseline sales forecasts, analyse promotional uplifts, and align inventory targets to ensure high product availability across retail and digital channels.

• Build and challenge monthly consensus demand forecasts by integrating historical trends, brand launch plans, and commercial inputs.

• Facilitate cross-functional sales and operations planning (S&OP) reviews, highlighting volume deviations and presenting mitigation actions.

• Connect daily with our logistics network across fulfilment centres to anticipate inventory constraints and protect service levels.

• Leverage Industry 4.0 digital planning tools and advanced predictive algorithms to continuously raise forecast accuracy and reduce bias.

• Run rigorous root-cause analyses on forecast discrepancies, translating operational data into actionable insights for commercial leadership.

We Are Looking For

You have a sharp analytical mindset and the conviction to challenge assumptions with reliable data. You bring:

• Demand Forecasting: Practical capability in statistical forecasting, baseline modelling, and managing collaborative monthly demand cycles.

• Data Analysis & Modelling: Competence in manipulating complex datasets using advanced Excel, Power BI, or enterprise APS platforms.

• Cross-Functional Alignment: Strong communication skills to influence commercial, marketing, and finance partners toward a single aligned operational plan.

• Continuous Improvement: A proactive approach to identifying process bottlenecks, testing innovative planning methods, and simplifying reporting routines.

• Professional English: Working operational proficiency in English, comfortable presenting complex data to regional and transversal teams.

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 a concrete difference

Who We Are

At L’Oréal, you will be joining an innovative, tech-driven, and sustainable business environment where we pioneer the future of beauty. Operations is an innovative, tech-powered and sustainable engine that brings our products to consumers across 7 core metiers and over 35 distinct expertises.

We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and to advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.Wondering how AI is integrated in our L'Oréal recruitment process? Find practical information and advice in our AI Charter.Ready to apply? careers.loreal.com is the official trusted website.