Forecasting Analyst (Omnichannel) - Fixed Term Contract Until April 2027
Sephora
London, England, United Kingdom
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At SEPHORA UK, beauty isn’t just what we sell - it’s
who we are. It’s 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, we’ve always pushed
boundaries through creativity, innovation, and inclusivity.
Today, as we continue our exciting expansion across the UK, we’re looking for
passionate, driven individuals to help shape the future of prestige beauty in
one of the world’s most dynamic retail markets.
The Opportunity
• Fixed Term Contract until April 2027
We’re looking for an Omnichannel Forecasting Analyst to join our Revenue Growth
Management (RGM) team on a Fixed Term contract until April 20
27. If you love
diving into data, shaping commercial strategy, and bringing clarity to a
fast‑moving omnichannel environment, this role offers the chance to make a real
impact.
You’ll be the driving force behind our sales and margin forecasting across
Retail and E‑Commerce, delivering highly accurate, insight-led predictions that
guide our trading, financial planning and operational decision-making. Working
closely with cross‑functional partners - including Omni Trading, Category
Management, E‑Commerce, Retail, Finance, Supply Chain and Demand Planning -
you’ll help shape trading strategies, influence leadership decisions, and bring
a 360° view of performance across channels.
If you’re 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 you’ll be doing…
You’ll 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 E‑Commerce forecasts by day, week, month and full-year
outlook, aligned with E‑Commerce, 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 ad‑hoc 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 in‑year reforecasts (R1 & R2).
What you’ll bring…
You’ll 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 fast‑paced trading
environment.
• A proactive, self‑motivated 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 cross‑functional collaboration skills and the ability to build strong
relationships.
• Intellectual curiosity, a problem‑solving mindset and a passion for driving
forecasting accuracy.
Beautiful Benefits at SEPHORA UK
When you join SEPHORA, you’re joining a team that we truly value and our
benefits reflect that. Here’s 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 world’s 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.