Assistant Manager, Demand & Sales Planning

ELC Beauty LLC•New York, NY

7d•$73,150 - $109,200

About The Position

The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, offering transformative products and experiences. This role focuses on overseeing SKU-level demand planning and financial estimate planning for the Amazon business across multiple brands and categories. The Assistant Manager will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, advocate for brand and platform needs, and manage operational metrics. They will work with the Retailer Supply Chain & Operations team and other partners to ensure timely and accurate execution of inventory planning, order management, and fulfillment for the Amazon account.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
2+ years of experience in merchandise planning, with a focus on ecommerce, retail, or consumer goods industries.
Proven experience in SKU-level demand planning and financial estimate planning.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different teams and influence stakeholders.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in advocating for specific accounts or brands within a corporate environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute high-fidelity SKU-level demand planning activities to ensure accurate forecasting and inventory optimization for multiple brands and categories.
Develop and manage financial estimates for brands and categories within the ecommerce account, aligning with business objectives and financial targets.
Build strong relationships with cross-functional partners including brand managers, regional teams, and functional teams (e.g., marketing, sales) to ensure alignment on supply chain strategies and operational plans.
Effectively advocate for your ecommerce account, engaging with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive consensus and successful outcomes.
Support in the day-to-day management and reporting of operational metrics, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply chain operations and identifying areas for improvement.
Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs within the supply chain operations.