Sales & Demand Planning Manager - Maternity Leave
This is an interface & strategic position based in Central Supply Chain Team in Rome.
The candidate will report to the WW Supply Chain, Logistic and Sustainability Director.
The selected candidate will have 4 direct reports and will be in contact with:
* Top management
* Products & Merch
* Finance
* Logistic
* HQ Supply Chain teams
Job Responsibilities
SALES PLANNING
Responsible for the coordination of the WW Best Estimate & Open to Buy definition processes for all Product Categories.
* Seasonal and Carry-Over OTB Calculation
* Buy vs OTB monitoring and sharing with all stakeholders
* Monthly Sales Target Definition
* Reconcile the plan with bottom-up forecast coming from Retail Companies, Finance and Demand Planning
* Work on Sales Planning projects implementation.
SUPPLY PLANNING
Lead S&OP process: Ensure best compromises between business needs & production capacity.
* Transmit the vision of Supply Chain and Company needs to Production for both Retail & Wholesale needs with a mid/long term time frame
* Production Capacity Definition
* Buying Sessions preparation: Retroplan – Preorders – drop feasibility preliminary analysis
* Special Orders (Press, Trunk Show, MTO etc.) deliveries planning and monitoring
* New collections deliveries planning and monitoring
* Reorders planning and monitoring
* Manage raw material with the target to reduce production lead time and be more reactive, both best seller items and new high potential ones
* Monitor global Production Leadtimes & identify areas for improvements.
LAUNCH PLANNING
Coordinate different departments to match & execute seasonal Launch plan.
* Follow the Launch strategies before buying session with Central Merchandising and Go to Market teams
* New collections drop feasibility analysis after buying session
* Events and New launches special orders planning and monitoring (e.g. Pop-Up)
* New launches status update and monitoring
* New launches priorities and allocation management.
Profile
* 10+ years of experience in Sales Planning, Business Planning, OTB, Supply Planning
* Experience in Luxury/Fashion industry
* People Management
* University degree & additional education
* Positive & great sense of service
* Common sense, pro-activity and excellent organization skills
* Business oriented.
Additional Information
LVMH is committed to non-discrimination and respect for each person’s singularities. We recognize and recruit all types of talent.
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