Open Jobs Omnichannel Forecasting Analyst Fixed Term Contract Until April 2027
Job Summary
At SEPHORA UK beauty isnt just what we sell - its who we are. Its the freedom to express yourself the thrill of discovering something new and the power of belonging to a community that celebrates every identity. From our beginnings in France to becoming part of the LVMH family weve always pushed boundaries through creativity innovation and inclusivity.
Today as we continue our exciting expansion across the UK were looking for passionate driven individuals to help shape the future of prestige beauty in one of the worlds most dynamic retail markets.
The Opportunity - Fixed Term Contract until April 2027
Were looking for an Omnichannel Forecasting Analyst to join our Revenue Growth Management (RGM) team on a Fixed Term contract until April 2027. If you love diving into data shaping commercial strategy and bringing clarity to a fastmoving omnichannel environment this role offers the chance to make a real impact.
Youll be the driving force behind our sales and margin forecasting across Retail and ECommerce delivering highly accurate insight-led predictions that guide our trading financial planning and operational decision-making. Working closely with crossfunctional partners - including Omni Trading Category Management ECommerce Retail Finance Supply Chain and Demand Planning - youll help shape trading strategies influence leadership decisions and bring a 360 view of performance across channels.
If youre analytically sharp commercially minded curious and excited by the challenge of working in an innovative beauty business redefining omnichannel retail this is the role for you.
What youll be doing
Youll lead forecasting across the full commercial landscape including:
- Building top-line sales forecasts by store for Retail partnering closely with Retail Omni Trading and Category teams to incorporate traffic conversion and average basket expectations.
- Forecasting SEPHORA Collection performance by store and channel including top-line sales and MOB ambitions in collaboration with the Senior Category Manager.
- Creating detailed ECommerce forecasts by day week month and full-year outlook aligned with ECommerce Omni Trading and Category Management.
- Translating online sales into operational order forecasts enabling Supply Chain to plan labour and capacity effectively.
- Owning and presenting the monthly forecasting meeting to senior leadership outlining sales and margin expectations key risks opportunities and required decisions.
- Conducting deep-dive adhoc analysis to surface insights commercial opportunities and strategic recommendations.
- Leading margin forecasting by channel providing guidance on promotional strategy loyalty offers redemptions and code usage to ensure margin targets are achieved while maintaining sales momentum.
- Partnering with BI to drive a holistic view of campaign performance and optimise trading activity across channels.
- Working closely with Finance on sales and margin alignment for budget cycles strategic planning and inyear reforecasts (R1 & R2).
What youll bring
Youll be a commercially minded analytically strong and highly collaborative individual with the ability to turn complex data into clear actionable insight. You will also bring:
- Proven experience in forecasting merchandising or a similar commercial analytics role - ideally within an omni beauty retail environment.
- Excellent commercial acumen and a strong understanding of how KPIs drive performance.
- Comfort working with ambiguity and change in a fastpaced trading environment.
- A proactive selfmotivated approach with the confidence to lead projects and influence decisions.
- Outstanding organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the credibility to engage senior stakeholders.
- Strong crossfunctional collaboration skills and the ability to build strong relationships.
- Intellectual curiosity a problemsolving mindset and a passion for driving forecasting accuracy.
Beautiful Benefits at SEPHORA UK
When you join SEPHORA youre joining a team that we truly value and our benefits reflect that. Heres what you can look forward to:
- Private Healthcare Life Assurance and Private Pension from day one.
- Competitive pay that grows with you including annual salary reviews.
- A generous employee discount across the worlds best beauty brands.
- A paid day off on your birthday.
- Access to a wellbeing and perks platform.
- LVMH Heart Fund support.
- Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy more.
- And more
Together we belong to something beautiful.
SEPHORA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training advancement or other employment practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role so applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the start of employment and will be asked to provide relevant evidence.
Required Experience:
IC
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