Manager, Account Lead La Mer North America

Description

Key Responsibilities Product Launch & Distribution Management

• Develop and execute distribution strategies for new product launches, limited editions, and sets.
• Partner with Planning teams to support forecast accuracy and monthly estimates.
• Coordinate launch timelines, SKU setup, pricing updates, and retailer-specific shipping requirements.
• Manage vendor setup documentation and ensure timely order execution.

• Maintain purchase order tracking and identify opportunities to recover lost sales.
• Monitor retail assortments and inventory performance across key accounts.
• Partner with Account Management on returns reporting and inventory analysis.
• Support initiatives that improve in-stock levels and inventory productivity.

• Manage relationships with supply chain partners to ensure availability of samples and marketing inventory.
• Monitor inventory risks, production delays, and cost impacts while communicating solutions to stakeholders.
• Oversee sample allocation, shipment tracking, and inventory reconciliation processes.
• Partner with Demand Planning to optimize inventory usage and address supply gaps.
• Develop strategies to maximize utilization of excess inventory across business functions.

• Oversee deployment of testers, collateral, visual merchandising materials, and other operational assets.
• Manage locally developed set programs, including component tracking and cross-functional coordination.
• Analyze program performance and retailer-specific assortment trends.
• Support gratis programs, retail marketing needs, photoshoots, and boutique operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in inventory management, supply chain, sales operations, or marketing operations.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel proficiency with experience analyzing large data sets.
• Experience with SAP and inventory management systems preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with a high level of accountability and attention to detail.