Demand Planning Assistant - Fixed Term Contract

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.

Since its inception in 1969 in Limoges, France, and as part of the LVMH Group since 1997, Sephora has been disrupting the prestige beauty retail industry. Today, Sephora continues to break with convention to drive its mission: champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty.

With 56,000 employees in 35 countries, we connect customers and beauty brands within the world’s most passionate beauty community. With a curation of nearly 500 brands, and our own label, Sephora Collection, we offer the most unique and diverse range of products: fragrances, makeup, hair care, skincare... and much more.

The Opportunity

We have a Demand Planning Assistant opportunity to support with product availability, and the stock optimisation processes across both e-commerce and stores that keep our business moving during an exciting period of transformation and growth! This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you’ll collaborate closely with Category Management, Operations and our supply base to secure the smooth, timely flow of stock through the business.

If you enjoy problem-solving, data analysis and working cross-functionally to deliver tangible results, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your supply chain career in a dynamic environment. This would be a fixed-term contract until the end of November 2026.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Generate and distribute weekly operational reports tracking delivery, availability, and performance.
• Follow up on deliveries with suppliers/stores and update internal systems to reflect status.
• Under manager guidance, investigate low availability/poor fulfilment and contribute to action plans.
• Work cross-functionally (e.g., Category Management, Operations/Stores) to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Maintain regular contact with Category Management Assistants to keep product catalogues accurate and up to date.
• Communicate relevant updates effectively to Operations/Stores and other stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

This role will suit someone early in their Supply Chain career, who is looking to gain experience within the Retail space. You will need to be organised, analytical and have a proactive mindset and strong communication skills, and able to thrive in a busy environment where accuracy and speed are essential. You will also be able to demonstrate:

• Strong numeracy with solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High levels of computer literacy, including strong Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with a positive, collaborative work ethic.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach, using your own initiative to identify and resolve issues.

While at Sephora, you will be part of a community in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit. We foster a 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.

Join us and belong to something beautiful. At Sephora, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for everyone.