The Commercial Regional Collateral supply manager will be responsible for the following:

• Project manage the plan for North American and Canadian Affiliate Marketing programs as it relates to launch collateral and merchandising materials. 

• Role includes project management, vendor relationships, transportation tracking and over all inventory health, with the goal to ensure on counter dates are achieved.

• Strong ability to communicate, think independently, and lead team meetings within all levels of management.

• Utilize NA Marketing Grids, Global Marketing Website (GMW), purchase order management (SAP/ARIBA), transportation tracking and SAP to track programs and manage collateral market requirements. 

• Manage excess and destruction process for all collateral/merchandising.

• Drive process innovation, automation, and change improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, E-Commerce or Marketing.

• Minimum 4 years of related experience in Supply Chain, preferably with experience in inventory management, demand planning, business analytics and supply planning in the beauty / cosmetic industry

• Knowledge of, and experience with supply planning and inventory management tools (e.g., SAP, E2Open, Kinaxis, etc.)

• Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to balance between and prioritize multiple tasks and stakeholders across the globe

• Knowledge of, and experience with demand planning, supply planning and inventory management techniques, processes and policies

• Experience in the cosmetics, personal care industries preferred

Capabilities:

• Knowledge of the interactions and interplays between supply and demand in the executional (0-2 months) and operational (2-12 month) horizons, with focus on inventory management and supply planning

• Highly analytical – analyzes data and provides clear / fact-based presentations to stakeholders

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, able to successfully manage multiple accountabilities simultaneously

• Ability to build strong relationships and tactfully navigate multiple cross-functional, matrixed stakeholders

• Excellent problem-solving and decision making skills and quick to react and respond to changes

• Execution oriented – thrive under pressure with a demonstrated ability to get things done

• Ability to work within and across a global, cross-functional team, collaborating with Planning, Supply Chain, and Commercial stakeholders

• Strong oral and written communications – able to comfortably present to senior leadership

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.

The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is the global leader in prestige beauty. ELC is the only company focused solely on prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance and hair care with a diverse portfolio of 25+ brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories. Infused throughout the organization is a passion for creativity and innovation — a desire to push the boundaries and invent the unexpected — as we continue the bold work of the company’s founder Estée Lauder.