SAINT LAURENT - Distribution Planning Manager H / F

You manage the replenishment of all finished products, seasonal and carry over, to all our channels, with the trade-off of availability & risk of overstock, trying to optimize business also in case of scarcity.

How you will contribute

95% of business)

1. Distribution: Translate a global vision into tactical projects
2. Planning of Demand to facilitate prioritization for production on seasonal buy
3. Warehouse capacity management: planning of outbound volumes from central warehouse to regions: budget and weekly review with the Group
4. Stock replenishment to all channels, stock optimization between channels, stock mutualization when needed. Management of scarcity, on allocation and communication.
5. Tool monitoring: adjustment, enhancements and developments, within SL and with the group.
6. Close collaboration with regional Supply Chain Managers as coach and challenger.
7. Store & country opening for the product flow
8. Monthly Reporting
9. KPI follow up & communication
10. Capacity to jump between macro & micro topics.

You and your team are involved in many initiatives on continuous improvement / project:

1. Challenge & Adjust rules on current replenishment tools / processes
2. Collaborate with Merchandising on enhancements on Buying process
3. Automatize tasks to gain productivity
4. Stock mutualization between channels
5. Representative for Distribution in all more global projects with involvement of Distribution.

DEPARTMENTS IN TOUCH WITH

The function is highly interacting with many departments of Saint Laurent: logistics, all merchandising functions, digital, supply planning, outlet team, customer service, but also with retail operations, IT, Data team. On top, Kering is also a key partner on replenishment tool and warehouse planning activities, and any type of transversal projects with group impact.

Who you are

MAIN SKILLS NEEDED

1. Leadership
2. Capacity to drive the main different stakeholders also outside of the department
3. Capacity to influence other departments when searching for agreement / working on common projects
4. Strong Analytical skills
5. Priority management
6. Proactivity
7. Affinity with tools and its developments

EXPERIENCE

1. 10 years and more of supply chain experience, out of which a part in distribution / allocation management.
2. Knowledge of luxury / fashion industry
3. Fluent in English and French as a must, Italian as a plus
4. Microsoft Office suite, SAP
5. Project management
6. Solid experience in management

Team of ~10 people (distribution by departments, allocation & planning)

Saint Laurent is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.