International Operational Excellence Lead H/F - CDD / Short Term contract 18 months

Pierre Fabre is the 2nd largest dermo-cosmetics laboratory in the world, the 2nd largest private French pharmaceutical group and the market leader in France for products sold over the counter in pharmacies.

Its portfolio includes several medical franchises and international brands including Pierre Fabre Oncologie, Pierre Fabre Dermatologie, Eau Thermale Avène, Klorane, Ducray, René Furterer, A-Derma, Naturactive, Pierre Fabre Oral Care. 

Established in the Occitanie region since its creation, and manufacturing over 95% of its products in France, the Group employs some 10,000 people worldwide. Its products are distributed in about 130 countries. 86% of the Pierre Fabre Group is held by the Pierre Fabre Foundation, a government-recognized public-interest foundation, while a smaller share is owned by its employees via an employee stock ownership plan. 

In 2019, Ecocert Environment assessed the Group’s corporate social and environmental responsibility approach in accordance with the ISO 26000 sustainable development standard and awarded it the “Excellence” level.

Pierre Fabre is recognized as one of the "World's Best Employers 2021" by Forbes. Our group is ranked in the Top 3 in the cosmetics industry and in the Top 10 in the pharmaceutical industry worldwide. 

The International Operational Excellence Lead will report to the International DERMO COSMETIC & PERSONAL CARE BUSINESS HEAD.

The International Operational Excellence Lead is responsible for ensuring the reliability and accuracy of sales forecasts provided by local teams within the IBU. This role requires a strategic alignment between business and operations to optimize forecasting processes and drive business success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Improve the forecast accuracy to minimize the Operations costs of under-production

• Lead and coordinate the demand planning process across international markets to ensure accurate and reliable sales forecasts.

• Collaborate closely with local teams to understand market dynamics and integrate insights into the forecasting process.

• Align demand planning strategies with business objectives, operational capabilities, and financial targets.

• Develop and implement best practices and tools for demand forecasting to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Monitor and analyze forecast performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.

• Facilitate cross-functional communication and collaboration between business, operations, and finance teams to ensure cohesive planning and execution.

• Provide training and support to local teams to enhance their forecasting capabilities and understanding of demand planning processes.

• Prepare and present regular reports on forecast accuracy, demand trends, and planning effectiveness to senior management.

Qualifications:

• Business background with experience of forecasting/demand planning.

• Performance driven.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Ability to lead and drive change with a result-oriented mindset.

We are convinced that diversity is a source of fulfillment, social balance and complementarity for our employees, which is why our offers are open to all, without restriction.