Job Title: Director of Planning, Walmart/Club - L'Oréal Dermatological Beauty (LDB) 

 

Division: L'Oréal Dermatological Beauty  

Location: Bentonville, AR

Reports To: VP Field Sales Walmart/Club 

 

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 Dermatological Beauty, our mission is to help everyone in their quest for healthy and beautiful skin. Our division is the world leader in dermo-cosmetics by adding health to beauty. Our brands portfolio includes CeraVe, La Roche-Posay, Vichy, SkinCeuticals and Skinbetter Science offering a range of skincare and haircare products to respond to all expectations linked to beauty and health of the skin.  

 

What You Will Do: 

The Director of Planning plays a critical role in driving sales and operational efficiency within the L'Oréal Dermatological Beauty division. This role encompasses strategic oversight and hands-on management of planning processes, including demand forecasting, business plan development, Joint Business Planning (JBP) support, and financial management. The Director will collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment between business objectives and operational execution, with a strong focus on data-driven insights, continuous improvement, and maximizing ROI. A core component of this role will be deep engagement in the Walmart JBP process, requiring strong collaboration, analytical skills, and the ability to adapt plans based on performance and market dynamics.  

  

Key Responsibilities:  

Demand Forecasting and Modeling:  

  • Develop and maintain accurate sales forecasts for the Dermatological Beauty portfolio within the Walmart account, incorporating input from sales teams, market analysis, syndicated data (like Nielsen or IRI), and historical data. 
  • Develop reports and dashboards to monitor progress, identify trends, and inform strategic decision-making. 
  • Prioritize proactive data creation and analysis over extensive data pulling. 
  • Foster a self-sufficient approach to forecast development and refinement. 

Business Plan Development & Execution:  

  • Lead the development and execution of annual business plans for the Dermatological Beauty portfolio in the Walmart/Club channel, aligned with overall brand and corporate strategies. 
  • Review Gross to Net (G2Ns), ensure APEX compliance, address ad-hoc business needs, and analyze consumption versus shipments to optimize planning. 
  • Analyze and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress against plan and identify areas for improvement. 

Joint Business Planning (JBP) Support:   

  • Collaboration & Modeling: Play a central role in the Walmart JBP process, collaborating closely with the Walmart team to model and scenario plan against all JBP variables.  This includes a deep understanding of Walmart's strategic priorities and incorporating these into joint planning. 
  • Scenario plan and recommend business options with quantified JBP implications. 
  • Build, track, and actualize assumptions underlying JBP strategies. 

APEX Financial Management (Trade Spend):  

  • Evaluate event performance, cost projections, and ROI to optimize trade spend efficiency within Walmart for the Dermatological Beauty portfolio. 
  • Analyze budgeted spend variations and quantify investment needs based on forecast fluctuations. 
  • Contribute to building, tracking, and interpreting assumptions that shape APEX strategies and maintain all activations within planned budgets.  

Deduction Management and Dispute Resolution:  

  • Assist with Commercial escalation of the deduction management processes for the Dermatological Beauty portfolio within Walmart, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution. 
  • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to resolve deduction disputes. 

Cross-functional Collaboration:  

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and other relevant functions, specifically focused on the Dermatological Beauty division within Walmart. 

Overall Planning Support for Walmart Team:  

  • Consolidate and collate information from brands and account team into a streamlined and usable format for the and Commercial VP. 
  • Create and deliver presentations to communicate key findings, recommendations, and business updates related to the Dermatological Beauty division in Walmart to various audiences, including senior management and external partners. 

 

What We Are Looking For: 

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field; MBA preferred. 
  • 7+ years of experience in demand planning, business planning, or a related field within the consumer goods or beauty industry, with a proven track record in a major retailer environment (Walmart experience a strong plus). Experience working with or within Walmart is a significant advantage. 
  • Deep understanding of Joint Business Planning (JBP) principles and processes, with demonstrated success in developing and executing JBP strategies with major retail partners. 
  • Strong analytical, forecasting, and modeling skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making. 
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skill
  • High proficiency in MS Office: Excel and PowerPoint.  
  • Must demonstrate strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. 

 

As an integral part of our culture at L’Oréal, wellness is at our core. We not only offer a generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K), we also offer flexible time off, work from home days, and a pension plan! Additionally, you will have access to company perks such as Makeup, Skincare, and Fragrance! Employees receive a stipend for L'Oréal products as well as VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, and other perks such as Monthly Mobile Allowance, discounted gym memberships, and ERGs. 

 

 

Additional Benefits Information As Follows: 

Salary Range: $116,800 – 143,905 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)   

 

  • Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)  
  • Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 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 & 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! 

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