Demand Planning Specialist
Istanbul, Turkey
The engine behind the beauty.
Getting 7 billion products to 150 countries is a complex puzzle. You won’t just be tracking shipments. You’ll be working with real-time forecasting, AI inventory systems, and automated warehouses across 180 global sites. Your focus? Moving products through 8 distribution channels efficiently, while figuring out how to strip carbon out of the entire process. It’s highly technical, the pace is fast, and the expectations are high. If you like solving real operational problems at scale, you'll fit right in.
Skills you'll sharpen here
- Global problem-solving
- Data-driven decision making
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Sustainable practices
- Agile project management
- Leadership & influence
As well as these, L'Oréal employees are upksilled in AI fluency, data fluency, and critical thinking.
Inside the operation
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You’ll work in a fast-paced
'test and learn' environment where you are empowered to make high-stakes decisions in real time. We celebrate entrepreneurship, and agility is how we navigate the market.
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You won't just manage flows - you’ll pioneer the future of distribution.
Expect to work with AI, Big Data, and advanced robotics to build a predictive, ultra-connected supply chain.
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Your mission is dual:
drive economic performance while taking radical environmental responsibility. From running carbon-neutral warehouses to designing sustainable packaging loops, you’ll actively reduce our planetary footprint.
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You’ll accelerate your career with a global leader in supply chain sophistication.
We consistently rank in the Gartner Top 10 worldwide for our innovation and operational mastery.
Demand Planning Specialist
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
The world leader in beauty, present in 150 countries on five continents! Our 53 international brands include L’Oréal Paris, Kiehl’s, Vichy, Giorgio Armani Beauty, Garnier, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, Ralph Lauren, Maybelline New York, Kérastase, Biotherm, Lancôme, NYX PMU, L’Oréal Professionnel, Vichy, La Roche-Posay, Diesel, Cerave and many more…
For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to one business: beauty. We strive to be the 1stbeauty-tech company all around the world! Beauty is a powerful force that moves us. 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. Our ambition for the coming years is to create the beauty that moves the world!
If you are ready to take charge of your career and join us on our quest for the next billion consumers, follow us to get the insider scoop on our business, culture, and tips on how to join us to shape the future of beauty.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Ensure sales forecasts accuracy and the building of turnover through the piloting of the sales forecast process.
- Ensure alignment between demand forecasts, financial budgets and business targets in close collaboration with Finance
- Construction of demand plan for rolling 12 months’ timeline
- Manage the global monthly sales forecast process.
- Be responsible for the catalog management and contribute to its rationalization.
- Build the baseline forecast and maintain its quality.
- Challenge and consolidate the promotions and launches sales forecasts projected by the Sales and Marketing teams.
- Ensure the global sales forecast consistency, through the building of a consensus between the commercial forecasts, the financial trend and the sales history.
- Enhance Business Planning - Demand Planning Collaboration and improve Commercial Forecast
- Participate to the improvement of the sales forecast practices, benchmark with other countries.
- Analyze Forecast Accuracy with depth; interpret the extent to business stakes
- Plan new strategies to improve Forecast Accuracy results on category basis (M-1&M-3)
- Contribute to the improvement of the processes and information systems related to his/her activity and be the referent of his/her job in his/her country. Help increase the knowledge level of Supply Chain community with the best practices and tools related to his/her area of expertise.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES
- 4 years’ university degree
- At least 1 years of experience in supply chain operations
- Strong analytical problem solving skills
- Open minded, can effectively collaborate with internal and external expert communities
- Good communication & Negotiation skills
- Ambitious, confident and able to take initiative
- Curious, enthusiastic, rigorous
- Advanced level of MS Office Applications
- Excellent communication skills in English
WHAT COULD L’ORÉAL OFFER YOU
- The ultimate place to win and achieve your career dreams if you take initiative and push the boundaries while helping others shine along the way
- Work with some of the biggest brands and experts in the business and the most passionate people
- A diverse environment
- Enablement to contribute to sustainability
- Opportunity to be at the center of digital transformation
- World-class training and development
#WEARELOREAL
Take a closer look at our world here!
- Reference number: 260934
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
- Date posted: 11/11/2026
- Employment type: Full-time
- Professional field: Operations
- Type of contract: Permanent
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AI Charter: our pact
Why a Pact? At L’Oréal, innovation has been in our DNA for over 115 years. As we invent the future of beauty, we see Artificial Intelligence as a powerful co-pilot, with the firm belief that technology must always serve people. This pact is our commitment to you: we want to be transparent about how we use AI during the recruitment journey, and we invite you to use it in a way that showcases your unique talents. Above all, we believe in a journey that is ethical, transparent, and human.
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What our people say
Supply Chain doesn’t work alone..We are supported by an ecosystem of partners, suppliers helping us be more innovation, creative, constantly pushing our boundaries.
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What we bring to the table
Please note: The exact benefits can vary depending on your country.
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A Competitive Salary to Secure Your Talent
Our Share & Care commitment ensures you receive a competitive monthly salary that stands out locally, recognizing your contribution to our success.
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Your Health & Well-being First
You'll have access to medical coverage and a range of wellness resources, including mental health support, to ensure you feel your best.
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Unlock Your Potential
From day one, you get full access to our global learning platform with over 10,000 courses to build the skills for your future career.
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Flexibility for a Balanced Life
Find your perfect balance. We offer a hybrid work model and flexible arrangements, so you can manage your professional and personal life effectively throughout your career.
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The Ultimate L'Oréal Experience
Get generous discounts on our entire portfolio of iconic brands and be the first to try our latest product innovations.
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Thriving Community
Enjoy a dynamic work environment designed for connection and growth. From modern, collaborative offices to exciting social events, you'll be part of an ultra-connected network.
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