Business Planning Analyst

Created 36 years ago, the PCA Group of Companies (PCA) is a privately-owned, global beauty holding company. Currently being led by the founders and the next generation of the family, the Group spans ~1500 employees in 5 geographic locations around the world, focused on omnichannel distribution and fulfillment for the beauty category. Multiple subsidiaries with a distinct leadership, business direction, and separate financial structure.

The PCA Group of Companies is currently seeking a dynamic Business Planning Analyst to round out our BEAUTYSPACE Team in Manhattan.

The purpose of this position is to support the Business Planning Analyst in commercial planning, developing and driving accountability towards sales, receipt, and stock targets that optimize sales while reducing costs and risks. Key responsibilities include weekly trade analysis, assistance in forecasting, tracking of key inventory movements, and processing of charges related to operational agreements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

STOCK MANAGEMENT

• Produce and distribute weekly inventory reporting, ensuring data accuracy
• Identify opportunities and highlight risks in inventory in accordance to KPI targets and trade trend
• Coordinate issuance and tracking of RTVs, collaborating with operations, warehouse, and finance teams to ensure RTVs are processed and reconciled in a timely manner
• Compliance Management – Monitor and drive accountability towards vendor shipping standards, documenting out-of-stock, and late, short, and cancelled order rates
  
  

TRADING:

• Assist with gross sales, receipt, and inventory forecasting at customer, channel, and brand levels
• Support management of OTB process
  
  

COST MANAGEMENT:

• Partner with finance to reconcile retailer and brand operational charges
• Administer monthly chargebacks for customer returns, damages, and testers
  
  

This position is Hybrid (Monday-Thursday in office), Friday work-from home

Work Location

126 5th Avenue Suite 801

New York, NY 10011

Job Requirements

• Advanced Excel Skills – Previous experience manipulating data and building reporting templates
• Previous Retail experience in Buying or Planning (Inventory or Merchandising)
• Knowledge of multi-branded and multi-channel business
• Analytical with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Entrepreneurial mind set and self-motivated
• Solutions oriented – adaptable and driven to improve processes
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal across varying levels of management
• Excellent planning and organizational skill to deliver against multiple projects and deadlines
  
  

Required Education and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
  
  

Salary commensurate with experience ($70,000.00 to $75,000.00)

• PTO
• 401(k) with company match after 1 year
• Medical, Dental, Vision available on the first of the month after 60 days
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The PCA Group of Companies recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.