Retail Planner, Owned Stores

The Opportunity:

The Retail Planner will play a critical role in managing and optimizing the replenishment processes for all finished goods in Puig-owned stores across North America. This position will ensure the seamless alignment of demand planning, supply chain operations, and inventory management, contributing to product availability while minimizing supply chain costs. The Retail Planner will work closely with distribution partners, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, forecasting accuracy, and efficient inventory flow.

What you’ll get to do:

• Manage inventory levels at each store in alignment with the sales forecast by maintaining store stock parameters and releasing replenishment orders
• Continuously improve Retail planning at Puig through drawing from experience, learning new skills, and adapting to change
• Maintain the sales forecast at SKU level in IBP (Integrated Business Planning) for the Retail channel and keep the forecast in alignment with DTC (Direct to Consumer) Sales and Marketing
• Prepare and participate in monthly S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process to develop an aligned retail demand plan
• Plan new launches with cross functional teams to finalize pipeline volume and the first 12 months of demand for new products
• Understand the market dynamics of seasonality, competitive activity, trends and sales objectives for NA, to make value-added modifications
• Assess current inventory levels and future projections against sell-out plans
• Ensure demand plan accuracy and consumption to achieve financial plans
• Work with Supply Planning to adjust plans for opportunities and constraints
• Provide visibility on short- and long-term sales forecast to Demand Planning team
• Monitor and control KPI's: Forecast Accuracy, Inventory costs, Service Level
• Develop and adapt US Demand Planning initiatives based on market and business needs as the business continually evolves
• Strong cross-functional partner for sales, marketing, customer service, logistics and finance team in the US office, serving as the point person for key information
• Evaluate shipment patterns and seasonal sales, as well as monitor inventory to gain insights to prepare accurate forecasting plans and recommendations to leadership
• Communicate significant forecast changes and what-if projections in line with operating strategy; review latest supply situation; and manage resulting forecast updates
• Assess inventory levels for each store and implement inter-store rebalances to effectively resolve any discrepancies
• Support the Demand Planning manager by delivering ad hoc reporting and analysis as required

We’d love to meet you if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or Economics (preferred)
• 3–4 years’ experience in Merchandising, Inventory Management, or Replenishment Planning
• 1–2 years’ experience in Forecasting
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in retail math
• DTC/Retail planning & replenishment experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP (or similar ERP)
• Start-up experience in demand/replenishment planning is ideal
• Entrepreneurial mindset with problem-solving and process improvement skills
• Strong analytical, operational, and interpersonal skills (high EQ)
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with teams

Compensation:

As required by New York State’s salary transparency law, effective November 2022, the expected base salary for this position ranges from $80,000 - 85,000.00. Various factors are considered when extending offers, such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, PUIG offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, hybrid work environment, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.

EEOC:

Puig is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment:

At Puig, we are continually looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences to join our team. We believe that creating an inclusive environment in which you feel welcomed, valued, engaged, and empowered strengthens our business and fosters a culture where we are inspired to work hard, challenge ourselves, and be innovative in our thinking. Additionally, we believe that the diversity of our employees makes us a stronger company and better able to serve our customers around the world.

About Puig:

Puig creates unique and highly desirable beauty and fashion brands that empower people to reinforce their self-esteem and find their own expression in a family-owned company that aims to leave a better world for the next generation.

Our brand portfolio is structured in three divisions: Beauty and Fashion, with the owned brands Carolina Herrera, Nina Ricci, Paco Rabanne, Jean Paul Gaultier, Dries Van Noten, Penhaligon’s, Byredo, Dr. Barbara Sturm, and L’Artisan Parfumeur; the licenses of Christian Louboutin and Comme des Garçons perfumes; and Lifestyle fragrances, among them Adolfo Dominguez, Antonio Banderas, Shakira, and Benetton. The Charlotte Tilbury division, which includes the luxury makeup brand and the Derma division, with the Apivita, Uriage and Isdin brands. We sell products in 150 countries and operate 26 subsidiaries.

At Puig we honor the values and principles put in place by three generations of family leadership. Today we continue to build on that legacy, through conscious commitments in our ESG agenda (environmental, social, and governance) aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.