Forecasting Manager

LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics•New York, NY

6h•$110,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Accountable for the forecast of the Basic catalog for one or several LVMH Beauty Brands. Responsible for challenging forecasts for Novelty and POSM lines in collaboration with business stakeholders in Brand’s Teams. This position is full-time and located in New York City, Manhattan Madison Avenue brand offices.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Data Management, or related quantitative field.
Minimum 3 to 5 years sell in forecast experience, preferably for a company that supplies goods to major US Department stores, or solid training in this area.
Very strong analytical skills (Data crunch, Automation of analysis, Reporting and data synthesis, etc.).
Strong problem-structuring skills, intellectual rigor, and the ability to translate complex analytical insights into clear business recommendations.
Management of priorities in autonomy.
Adapts easily to change.
Capacity and willingness to conduct problem solving.
Ability to lead improvement projects and initiatives.
Excellent communication & leadership skills with all departments, management levels & France.
Ability to influence without authority and to engage senior stakeholders through structured, fact-based reasoning.
Expert-level proficiency in Excel and ease in the use of Power BI.
Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Data Management, or a related quantitative field.
Proficiency in using ERP/MRP systems and forecasting system (Machine learning type) is preferred.
Fluency or working knowledge of French is nice to have.

Responsibilities

Accountable for forecast performance to meet objectives (Forecast Accuracy, Forecast valorization vs budget, etc.) and animating continuous improvement (gap to target, action plans, etc.).
Manage Basic forecasts through model management (Machine Learning), parameter maintenance, and sell-in/sell-out analysis (rolling 18 month), Retailers inputs to improve Forecast Accuracy.
Responsible for Launches & animations forecasts parameters with marketing and sales team.
Accountable for the maintenance of the item master data (item activation, item status, end of life dates).
Challenge business stakeholders up to Top management team (COMEX level) to ensure forecast consistency and understand anything that could impact sell in (animations, change in strategy, merchandising update).
Responsible for the training of all marketing & sales newcomers on forecast deadlines and responsibilities.
Accountable for forecast reporting for the monthly S&OP, lead demand review sessions, and drive structured, fact-based discussions with local and HQ teams.
Actively participate in the identification, design, and implementation aimed to optimize forecasting processes and associated tools. Leading projects to level-up forecast performance.
Participate in benchmarking initiatives throughout Maisons and markets to achieve and maintain outstanding NAM performance.