SAINT LAURENT - Distribution Planning Manager H/F

Your opportunity

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

• Scope: worldwide, main product categories (>95% of business)
• Distribution: Translate a global vision into tactical projects 
• Planning of Demand to facilitate prioritization for production on seasonal buy
• Warehouse capacity management: planning of outbound volumes from central warehouse to regions: budget and weekly review with the Group
• Stock replenishment to all channels, stock optimization between channels, Stock mutualization when needed. Management of scarcity, on allocation and communication.
• Tool monitoring: adjustment, enhancements and developments, within SL and with the group. 
• Close collaboration with regional Supply Chain Managers as coach and challenger.
• Store & country opening for the product flow
• Monthly Reporting
• KPI follow up & communication
• Capacity to jump between macro & micro topics.      

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

• Challenge & Adjust rules on current replenishment tools / processes
• Collaborate with Merchandising on enhancements on Buying process 
• Automatize tasks to gain productivity
• Stock mutualization between channels
• 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

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

EXPERIENCE

• 10 years and more of supply chain experience, out of which a part in distribution / allocation management.
• Knowledge of luxury/ fashion industry 
• Fluent in english and french as a must, italian as a plus
• Microsoft Office suite, SAP
• Project management
• 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.