Senior Manager, Distribution Centre Operations - US

Inventory Forecasting And Management

Accurate and timely generation of calendared unit forecasts for Affiliate. Develop an understanding of current sales, marketing plans, and general business issues in order to forecast. Must coordinate with brands and regional supply chain. Inventory reconciliation between forecasts, budgets, and latest estimate. Monitor new products and promotional samples, gifts, and collateral forecasts in conjunction with the Marketing Department.

Inventory Management Review : Assist the line managers for review of monthly inventory, product mix, including ABC mix, category product mix, etc., with Brands / Marketing. Review excesses to ensure inventory is kept within desirable levels. Quarterly obsolescence analysis and review. Facilitates returns when necessary. Review freight cost with Brands. Prepare forecast versus actual analysis for new products and seasonal launched items. Works with the line managers to review Brands' next 3 to 6 months Marketing Calendar and identify action plans if there are issues with Estimated Arrival Date.

Masterfile Maintenance : Set up New Products in the system. Maintain changes as sent via LCC for existing products. Update costs, product status, and classifications as required. Set up and maintain ABC classification and safety stocks. Maintain Billing Price for Distributor.

Month End Reporting : Provide analysis of Inventory Level and Months Cover variance (vs. plan). Provide analysis of variances and highlight reasons for forecast vs. actual discrepancies. Prepare Tracking Reports for New and Promo reports for Affiliate.

Budget / VFB : Assist the line manager to review the product mix and Category Run Rate for the FY and the COG % estimate with brands. Updates or changes on New Products. Monthly updates on inventory trends vs plan. Product Registration : Timely review product line up with Brands to ensure new products are registered on time. Responsible to properly maintain and update Product information files to meet FDA / BFAD requirements. Closely coordinate with the Distributor to ensure a free error registration check and inspection.

Others : Long-term strategic planning of supply chain organization and processes to accommodate future business expansion. Manage progress of the team and develop clear roles and responsibilities to ensure efficiency of supply chain.

Qualifications : Minimum Education : University degree. Minimum Experience : Min 5 years related experience. Skills / Specific experience required : Excellent communication, coaching, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Computer skills : Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Equal Opportunity Employer : It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.