Planning Manager

Who are we?

We are the global leader in prestige beauty — delighting consumers with transformative products and experiences, inspiring them to express their individual beauty. We are focused solely on prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance and hair care with a diverse portfolio of 25 brands sold in 150 countries. Infused throughout our organization is a passion for creativity and innovation — a desire to push the boundaries and invent the unexpected — as we continue the bold work of our founder Estée Lauder. 

We have an extensive brand portfolio that includes Estee Lauder, Clinique, Le Labo, MAC,      Jo Malone London, Too Faced!, Bumble and bumble, La Mer, Tom Ford Beauty, and Aveda. 

At Estee Lauder, we believe that our most important asset is our people. We have a talented family of colleagues working in over 140 countries and territories throughout the world in diverse areas such as Marketing, Research & Development, Quality Assurance, Finance/Accounting, Manufacturing, etc.  At our company, most employees find more than a job---they find a home.

 POSITION SUMMARY:

 Liaison between Global Brand Supply Chain, Branded Supply Management, Customer Service, Manufacturing Sites, Sales, Transportation and Distribution teams to optimize direct and indirect order flow through distribution supply chain while improving cost efficiencies and maintaining service expectations.   Leads distribution wave planning and SKU configuration for optimal distribution processing.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Collaboration with transportation, sales, account services, corporate brand teams (CSRM and GBSC), Deployment (GDP) and distribution operations to create wave plans that meet or exceed order cycle time, retailer expedited services while achieving cost effective KPIs

• Create balanced and efficient distribution wave plans, utilizing distribution picking technologies including: OPEX (Goods to Person), Pick to Voice, Pick to Light, TSORT, Putwall and Direct Load using Sap and EXACTA (warehouse execution software).
• Synchronize SAP with Exacta to ensure synergies and efficiencies between systems including but not limited to generating custom SAP reports, analyzing SAP transportation lanes, evaluating inventory discrepancies between SAP and Exacta, engaging with SAP support teams to address system enhancements and alignment
• Builds relationships with GBSC, CSRM, Account Services, Manufacturing Sites, Sales, Transportation, Retailers and GDP to ensure order writing shipment plans are achieved each month, cycle times to affiliates are maintained and special needs of brands are accomplished
• Generates, reviews, and analyzes open order reports, retailer pick up schedules and distribution wave progress management daily to maintain order cycle times.
• Analyzes historical and projected SKU velocity to optimize slotting into appropriate order picking technologies and warehouse storage areas in multiple areas and buildings
• Manage direct clerical support team functions that maintain SKU set up and wave building for direct and indirect orders.
• Maintain management of first run sample process to ensure pristine sample distribution to senior leadership teams
• Initiate and participation of lean initiatives to improve accuracy, cost, and cycle time within the distribution supply chain.

Qualifications

Qualifications

 

• University Degree Required preferable in Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum 5 years experience in Supply Chain Execution and/or Distribution Operations
• Strong working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office, SAP, Exacta and Warehouse Executions Systems
• Familiarity with Corporate planning systems (i.e. O9, TLM, PDS, LPWB, Qlikview)
• Excellent demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration Skills
• Extensive experience in Lean processes and techniques

 

Working for Estee Lauder Distribution you will receive:

• Competitive Pay – pay range based on experience
• Paid overtime
• Great Healthcare Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Payback Program – After 1 year of employment, $100/month payment towards student loans  
• 401K Match
• Pension
• Paid Parental Leave
• Discounted Beauty Products

 

Job: Distribution/ Warehouse/ Logistics - Supply Chain
Primary Location: US-PA-Bristol
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1st (Day) Shift
Job Number: 2219304

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 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.