Inventory Analyst

The Role

The Inventory Analyst is responsible for monitoring and transacting the inventory level at the TPM’s through identifying accuracy gaps and analyses to continuous follow up and alignment with predefined targets. Ultimate goal is having a efficiency on analyzing excess, Freshness, blocked stock and Destructions with Vendors. The Analyst works with the inventory planner enabling analyses and transactions in timing manner. The Analyst follows up on effective tactics, in cooperation with different stakeholders for execution. The TPM Inventory Analyst is also responsible for simplifying inventory reporting: freshness and destruction in compliance with the processes.

Responsibilities:
 

• Monitor and manage inventory levels held by third-party suppliers to ensure optimal stock availability in the system and alignment with company requirements.
• Support and Make it happen inventory controls procedures specific to third-party lead by Inventory Planner and managing inventory to prevent stockouts, overstocks, and discrepancies.
• Create and maintain reports on supplier performance, inventory turnover rates, and slow-moving items.
• Collaborates and supports with the inventory planner.
• Analyzing and managing the Inventory management, destructions, liabilities and scrapping across the external partners network.
• Ensuring the timely and accurate flow of destruction into the Estee Lauder Warehouses and external partners planning facilities.
• Monitoring and analyses the Freshness of the components and raws at the external supplier location, assuring the best FG freshness to the ELC network.
• Assures destruction processes are followed and compliant by External Partners.
• Observes opportunities to simplify regional inventory processes and works with the inventory planner on the best practices and process improvements.
• Monitors Inventory Availability and Year End or monthly stock counts on the external suppliers.
• Analyses scrap rating process and assures accuracy of scrap rates in planning systems with CVE teams.
• Collaborates and Reports into Integrated Business planning and FP&A (Finance Planning and analytics) on the inventory control and financial status to support achievement of working capital and target.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Engineering or related field.
• SAP system knowledge (ECC / APO) and any optimizer tools e.g. O9.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel.
• Experience with reporting and query tools such as, PowerBI, SQVI or Qlikview/Sense.
• Strong on data sciences: reporting creation, analyze, translate, identify inconsistencies and errors on data lakes.
• Independent and ability to simplify technical flows and transactions.
• Being flexible and able to work in a dynamic environment.
• Business proficiency in English (both written and spoken).

• Knowledge of additional languages such German/ French/ Italian/ Polish/ Chinese/ Japanese/ Korean are a plus.
• APICS, Six Sigma or Lean are a plus.

Our Hybrid Work Model

At ELC, we believe that efficiency doesn’t depend on being in the office five days a week. To support work-life balance, we offer our office-based colleagues the opportunity to work from home up to 10 days per month.

Our Benefits

At ELC, we’re excited to offer you a variety of benefits; enjoy exclusive discounts on our premium brands including Estée Lauder, Tom Ford, Jo Malone London, La Mer, and many more. We also provide a yearly bonus to recognize your contributions. You’ll also have access to our flexible cafeteria plan, providing personalized options for your specific needs. Get active with the AYCM sport pass program available as a self-financed option tailored to your fitness goals. We also provide 24/7 mental health support through Magellan Healthcare, ensuring you and your family have access to professional counseling whenever needed. Additionally, enjoy free access to LinkedIn Learning for continuous development, and take advantage of our mobile fleet plan.

• Canteen
• Cafe
• Corporate events
• Parking
• Free fruits, snacks
• Free coffee, soft drinks

The Estée Lauder Companies is a global beauty powerhouse, with a portfolio of iconic brands that have shaped the beauty industry for decades. Our products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories and sit underneath a wealth of beauty brand royalty including Estée Lauder, Clinique, M.A.C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Jo Malone London, TOM FORD, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+ and The Ordinary to name a few. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity extends not only to our products, but also to our people. We believe that every individual brings a unique perspective, and together, we create a vibrant and empowered workforce.

You can apply for this role by submitting your CV in English.