Job ID: 221197
Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)
Address: 525 Market St, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Logistics/Operations
Remote Eligible: Hybrid Schedule

Company Overview:
Sephora has been changing the face of prestige cosmetics since its debut in 1970s Paris. Sephora was acquired by luxury group Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) in 1997, then launched stateside in 1998 and is currently home to 300+ world-class brands - including its private label, Sephora Collection. Sephora’s curated assortment features more than 14,000 products, including makeup, skincare, perfume, hair care, body care, professional tools, and more.

In Sephora Americas, we belong to something beautiful. With a continued focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, we seek ways to create a sense of belonging where people can be their authentic selves. We embrace our unique talents and are proud of the passionate community we’ve built. With leaders who listen and inspire, everyone is encouraged to be their best. Reimagine your future, with Sephora.

Position Summary

The Senior Brand Merchandise Planner serves as a key liaison between Sephora’s planning teams (USA, CAN, and Sephora @ Kohls) and Central Sales, Forecasting, Operations, and Finance functions. The incumbent is expected to build Open to Buy (OTB) plans, perform various analyses and provide findings and recommendations that will help maximize wholesale shipments while driving the enhanced profitability of the business.

This employee is required to work collaboratively with the customers (Sephora) to analyze Retail Sales trends, Stock levels, Inventory turns, Profitability, and other KPIs at a detailed level while providing input, and recommendations regarding product placement, merchandise assortments, sales opportunities, and business risk.

Primary Responsibilities

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  Works with the Sephora Inventory teams to build Pre-season & In-season Open to Buy (OTB) plans incl. Sales, Inventory, Markdowns, Margin projections, as well as Promotions
• Partner with Sephora Planning, Merchants, Product Development & Central team in Paris to launch newness across all markets in North America
• Be the key point of contact for Sephora North America and facilitate all operational matters with the Central team in Paris
• Translates OTB plan into the monthly forecast and annual budget, and works closely with the Sales team on all operational matters to deliver financial targets
• Manages inventory receipts flow and allocations at the SKU level by market/region
• Manages inventory flow of Basic Replenishment styles, quantity splits between North American customers, mode of transportation changes, ensures order quantities reach MOQ, etc.
• Works closely with the customers and Central team to maintain an acceptable week of supply of Inventory while meeting fill rate and in stocks targets set by customers
• Participates in customer meetings and market appointments as required
• Completes Ad hoc requests, projects, and presentations
• Presents and interprets Results/Recommendations to the team
• Manages 1 direct report supporting Sephora @ Kohls

We’re excited about you if you have:

• 5+ years of Planning experience, with a retailer or brand
• Excellent technical skills – MS Office (specifically Excel)
• Strong numbers aptitude; able to compile statistical reports
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to handle multiple priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible team player

While at Sephora, you’ll enjoy...

• Meaningful Rewards: Sephora offers comprehensive medical benefits, generous vacation and holiday time off, an employee discount, free beauty product gifts from brand partners, and so much more. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: https://jobs.sephora.com/USA/content/Our-Perks/?locale=en_US.
• Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: We pledge to create a beauty community where everyone’s uniqueness is celebrated, respected, and honored. We will drive diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our business—ensuring that our employees, brand partners, suppliers, and our clients feel a sense of belonging in store, online, and in our workplaces. We believe in demonstrating our values with action!
• Beauty & Beyond: Every day we reimagine beauty, discover new brands, and influence positive change. Together we inspire our clients, empower people, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We think this is beautiful.
• Endless Evolution: You will learn with innovators, artists, and experts in every field. As our business evolves, so will you. Here, you’re empowered to choose your own path, accelerate your growth, and be your best. As part of our family and the LVMH community, your options are endless.
• Creativity Unleashed: At Sephora, you’re encouraged to explore, innovate, and have funwhile working with diverse clients, teams, and leaders. You won’t just partner with iconic brands; you’ll help build them. We value your curiosity, your drive for success, and the emotional connections you make. Together we’re defining the future of beauty.
• Bold Authenticity: Being bold and different has made us a global beauty and retail leader. At Sephora, we celebrate diversity, embrace your unique and winning spirit, and believe that real beauty is being authentically you.You are what sets us apart.

Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis ofrace, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military/veteran status, or disability status. Sephora is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

Sephora will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.