Our client is one of the most iconic fashion houses in Europe.

>>MISSION<<
Within the Direction of Operations, the Distribution Planner is responsible for securing the best allocation and replenishment of the existing inventory on-hand to match the Markets/Stores demand.

The Distribution Planner is constantly in contact with the Retail and logistics/warehouse network, with product category managers and vendors so as to improve replenishment processes and supply chain efficiency.

>>RESPONSIBILITIES<<

• Define the best Lead-times, Frequencies and flows of shipments to maximise Stock service level towards Markets and Stores
• Interacts with third-party logistics actors to secure tight replenishment schedules
• Oversees Target Stock Level setup and update
• Manage Warehouse inventories to optimise allocation based on real time status of the demand across the global network
• Propose Inventory policies, lean/agility strategies, Stock right-balancing
• Monitor the daily distribution of permanent products
• Works with the Merchandise Planner to deliver and maintain the target Weeks/Months of coverage in the central warehouse and in the Markets.
• Secure sufficient inventory for store openings, promotion campaigns and eventual specific needs.

>>REQUIREMENTS<<

• Master’s degree or a combination of education and equivalent working experience
• Good knowledge of replenishment models and systems within the Fashion Industry
• Excellent knowledge of Excel
• Mastering Service-level, TSL, Stock Coverage, Right-balancing and Fair-share concepts
• Excellent organisational and problem solving skills
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with diverse teams
• Fluent in French and English. Any other European language is a plus

Please submit your application via the following email address: careers@executivesurf.com quoting the job title in the subject.