Manager, Sales Allocations

Your Dreams, Our Future.

Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences.

Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation. Be inspired by the array of skills, knowledge, and integrity of your colleagues, and join our driving force as Shiseido continues its pursuit of beauty innovations for a better world.

At Shiseido Americas, we focus on our people. We strive to foster a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique diverse perspectives are celebrated in order to drive success for both our employees and the company as a whole. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open-minded environment, we push the boundaries of what's possible and bring new ideas to life.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsibilities include overseeing and executing all allocations for saleable and point of sales materials.  This role operates as a central point of contact for Sales Operations and provides clear communication to the Senior Manager and cross-functional partners.  It is responsible for making key allocation decisions.  Critical thinking and decision-making are important skills with an ability to anticipate the needs of the business. It also manages the sales analysis and reporting while supporting the Senior Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• You will allocate new launch, constraint, promotional and point of sale materials in a multi-branded environment.
• You will distribute and analyze weekly sell in and sell thru reporting for new launch and promo to all relevant parties.
• You will manage monthly POSM allocations – distribute monthly POSM allocations, process orders and clear allocations, provide Sell In consumption tracking and updates
• You will manage end to end allocation process to meet programmed on counter dates.  Analyze risks to launch timelines, provide timely launch updates and identify CEP impacts.  Work with cross-functional teams to mitigate delays.
• You will participate in strategic planning discussions for new launch planning, aligning with internal stakeholders on pipe and 12-month retail projections.
• You will support global allocation review process and communicate on behalf of US Market.
• You will review and reconcile allocation errors for open orders daily.
• You will create seasonal order forms.
• You will provide allocation approvals for no charge orders for internal teams and retailers. 
• You will lead regular operational status meetings with cross functional teams.
• You will issue weekly out of stock reports for finished goods.
• You will develop and implement processes to optimize and streamline communication.
• You will help with special projects on an ongoing basis.  Maintain a flexible approach to specific requests.

WHO YOU ARE 

• You have advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, proficiency in SAP a plus.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to build relationships.
• You can work in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
• You have an analytical mindset to interpret sales data. Problem-solving skills.
• You demonstrate leadership and take initiative.  Ability to assess a situation and act independently.
• You have effective project management skills and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.  Highly organized and accurate.

If this sounds like you, we want you on our team.  Apply today and let's create something beautiful!

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You may be asked to perform other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.

What We Can Offer You

At Shiseido Americas, our pride extends beyond our rich legacy to our passionate and talented team that brings it to life every day. We recognize that without our people, innovation would not be possible. That's why we go above and beyond with our comprehensive benefits program to recognize our employees. With an array of options designed to give our employees peace of mind, our perks & benefits program is more than just a perk – it's an investment in our people's futures. Whether you're looking for comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, or paid time off, our benefits have you covered! Check out a list of our Benefits and Perks offerings:

· Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

· Life and Disability Insurance

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Volunteer Days

· Paid Company Holidays

· Paid Parental Leave

· 401K with 6% Company Match

· Talent Development & Learning Programs

· Internal & International Mobility

· Product Discounts & Annual Gratis

· Employee Led Affinity Groups

· Tuition Reimbursement

The base pay for this position may vary based on geographic location. Actual base pay offered will be based on several factors including job-specific knowledge, education, skills, and depth of experience. In addition to base pay, we may offer additional forms of compensation as components of a total compensation package, including participation in our bonus program which features the ability to overachieve, in addition to a full range of competitive benefits.

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law