Forecasting Manager

Position Overview

LVMH’s Perfumes & Cosmetics activities benefit from exceptional dynamism, driven by a quest for excellence, creativity, innovation, and perfect mastery of their image. Success depends on balancing historic Houses like Parfums Christian Dior and Guerlain with newer brands like Kenzo Parfums and Fresh.

Job Responsibilities

• Accountable for forecast performance to meet objectives (Forecast Accuracy, Forecast valorization vs budget, etc.)
• Animates continuous improvement (gap to target, action plans, etc.)
• Manages Basic forecasts through model management, parameter maintenance, and sell-in/sell-out analysis
• Improves Forecast Accuracy with Retailers’ inputs
• Maintains Item Master Data (item activation, item status, end of life dates)
• Challenges business stakeholders up to Top Management Team for forecast consistency
• Trains marketing & sales newcomers on forecast deadlines and responsibilities
• Reports forecast for monthly S&OP, lead demand review sessions, and drives structured, fact-based discussions
• Participates in projects to level-up forecast performance
• Engages in benchmarking initiatives to achieve and maintain outstanding NAM performance

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Data Management, or related quantitative field
• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Data Management, or a related quantitative field is a plus
• Minimum 3 to 5 years sell in forecast experience, preferably for a company that supplies goods to major US Department stores, or solid training in this area
• Strong analytical skills (Data crunch, Automation of analysis, Reporting and data synthesis, etc.)
• Strong problem-structuring skills, intellectual rigor, and ability to translate complex analytical insights into clear business recommendations
• Management of priorities in autonomy, adaptability to change, problem-solving capacity, and leadership skills
• Excellent communication & leadership skills with all departments, management levels & France
• Expert-level proficiency in Excel and ease in the use of Power BI
• Proficiency in using ERP/MRP systems and forecasting system (Machine learning type) is preferred
• Fluency or working knowledge of French is nice to have

Supervision Received

• Reports to Senior Manager Demand & Supply Planning

Supervision Exercised

• n/a

Organizational Structure

• INTERNAL INTERFACE: Operations team, Sales and KAM planners, Marketing teams, PCIS/IT department, Central Logistics Department
• EXTERNAL INTERFACE: Retail Business Partners