International Operational Excellence Lead - CDI - H/F

We are Pierre Fabre Laboratories, a global leader combining pharmaceutical expertise with dermo-cosmetics to support consumers and patients at every stage of their care journey.
Our portfolio includes several medical franchises and international brands such as Eau Thermale Avène, Ducray, A-Derma, Klorane, René Furterer, and Pierre Fabre Oral Care.
By joining us, you become part of a meaningful company where the human dimension is essential. You become a participant in the "We Care Movement," a movement that values excellence and innovation within passionate teams. Together, we push the boundaries of science to unite health and beauty for the benefit of all, because Every time we care for a single person, we make the whole world better.

Present in 120 countries with a team of over 10,000 employees, we are proud to create a scientific and human impact, today and tomorrow! If caring is at the heart of your values, join Pierre Fabre Laboratories and become a key player in the “We Care Movement".

Your mission

The role
As International Operational Excellence Lead, you play a key role in ensuring the reliability and accuracy of sales forecasts delivered by local teams within the IBU. At the heart of the role is a strong connection between business and operations, with a clear objective: optimise forecasting processes and support business performance.

Your role within a pioneering company in full expansion 

• Lead and coordinate the demand planning process across international markets, ensuring 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 to improve forecasting efficiency and accuracy.
• Improve forecast accuracy to reduce operational costs related to under‑production.
• Monitor and analyse forecast performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
• Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration between business, operations, and finance teams to ensure cohesive planning and execution.
• Provide training and support to local teams to strengthen forecasting capabilities and understanding of demand planning processes.
• Prepare and present regular reports on forecast accuracy, demand trends, and planning effectiveness to senior management.

What we offer :

• A role within a company with a unique model, where a humanitarian foundation is the main shareholder 
• The opportunity to contribute in a group combining pharmaceutical and dermo cosmetic expertise 
• An environment driven by a strong commitment to health, well being, and long term responsibility 
• A career within an international company rooted in France and active across five continents
• A strategic, international role with real business impact.
• High visibility and close collaboration with senior leadership.
• The opportunity to shape and standardize forecasting excellence across markets.
• Competitive compensation package including a Bonus & incentives (participation, intéressement)
• A hybrid working model based in Lavaur (81), supporting work–life balance.
• 16 days RTT on top of usual annual holidays
• Working Time Saving Account (CET) ...

Your skills serving innovative projects

• A business background with experience in forecasting and/or demand planning.
• A performance‑driven mindset and strong focus on results.
• Solid analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• The ability to lead and drive change, with a pragmatic, results‑oriented approach.

At Pierre Fabre Laboratories, we believe that our greatest asset is our people.

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