Assistant Manager, Supply Planning

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.  Sephora SEA’s omni channel business spans over 8 countries (Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand) with 100+ stores and boasts some global flagships such as ION and Raffles City in Singapore, F88 in Kuala Lumpur and Pitt Street in Sydney. Sephora SEA is experiencing rapid growth in the region with new store openings and business channels (i.e., Click and collect and marketplace). Assistant Manager, Supply Planning As an Assistant Manager, Supply Planning, you will drive, implement and manage an Open-to-Buy process to meet inventory targets and support the entire PO lifecycle form creation to delivery. You will assess supplier performance, participate in S&OP; meetings, and manage risks related to slow-moving or discontinued products. Additionally, you will communicate delays, shortages and potential interruptions to internal stakeholders, ensuring transparency and proactive problem-solving. You will shine here if you enjoy…Monitoring inventory holding and aligning with purchasing plans and Open-to-Buy budgetWorking closely with demand planners to ensure purchases are in line to support forecasts and implementing purchase cuts when neededReviewing the stock holding and initiating RTV discussion with brands on a regular basisHighlighting key risks and issues to internal stakeholders to support visibilityCollaborating with vendors on KPIs improvementMaintaining and updating supply planning parameters (GR, order cycle, pack size, DG / Non-DG)Ensuring data accuracy to support smooth planning and replenishment processesMonitoring RPO (Replenishment Purchase Orders) and Newness POs from PO creation to arrivalPerforming lead time checks and track overdue deliveries, ensuring timely follow-upsConducting regular reviews of supply reliability and delivery performanceTracking POs against requested ship dates, ensuring timely deliveryManaging risks related to excess stock, shelf life, and damagesEscalating and resolving overdue or critical PO issues in collaboration with vendors and internal stakeholdersWe would love to hear from you if you are/have…Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related fieldAt least 5 years in retail supply chain management and inventory optimization Proficiency in demand forecasting and sales data analysisSkilled in supplier negotiations and cross-functional team collaborationProject management experience with a focus on supply chain initiativesKnowledge of supply chain KPIs and performance improvement strategiesFamiliarity with supply chain software, ERP systems, and S&OP; processesProficient in project management and implementing supply chain improvementsFinancial acumen for budgeting and cost management within supply chain operationsHere, you will find:Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead Work that brings fulfilment, from delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference  It is in the Sephora DNA to champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. Join us and belong to something beautiful.  Sephora is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, or other employment practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.