Senior Manager, Planning & Allocation

Who are we?

A High Jewelry Maison with a strong heritage who promotes exceptional know-how in an enchanting and creative environment. Our Maison is looking for talented individuals who contribute to developing and transmitting their expertise with care and no compromise. At Van Cleef & Arpels you will be surrounded by passionate experts and will contribute to many new projects which allows our Maison to regularly reinvent itself. At Van Cleef & Arpels, we are proud to hire talents from many different backgrounds and experiences. We believe that when diversity and inclusion are fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence.

Are you a good match?
The ideal candidate for this role is required to have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years’ experience in a planning role (previous experience with luxury retail products is a plus). Exceptional organizational, communication, and computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required; Previous knowledge of SAP and Looker is a major plus. You will have solid analytical skills with strong aptitude to work with figures and retail math. French and/or Spanish business proficiency is a plus.

What are we expecting from you?

The Senior Manager, Planning & Allocation is responsible for leading and optimizing inventory planning, forecasting, and allocations to maximize sales across the Americas Region. In close collaboration with counterparts at headquarters and local Planning & Merchandising teams, s/he will ensure timely product distribution to achieve regional business objectives. This role reports to the Assistant Vice President Supply Chain.

In this role, you will:

·         Develop, monitor and provide a rolling forecast for defined product categories to ensure alignment with regional sales trends and strategic objectives. Maintain forecast accuracy in line with objectives and KPIs.

·         Partner closely with HQ Supply Chain to secure product for the region and to align on forecast and global initiatives. Provide feedback for model stock reviews.

·         Allocate inventory based on defined assortments and demands across all channels, including online retail, to support sales performance in line with budgets.

·         Analyze business trends, sales and stock rotation to identify risks and opportunities; Help to determine relevant action plans in collaboration with Merchandising, Marketing, and Retail teams.

·         Assist in the preparation of budgets and ‘last estimate’ exercises, providing quantitative and qualitative input relative to supply chain forecasts.

·         Prepare and co-lead bi-monthly presentation to local Executive Committee and Senior Management on supply chain topics.

·         Manage Supply Chain and Operations reporting and projects as needed. 

More than a role…we recruit for a career!
By joining Van Cleef and Arpels, you will be part of a Maison where employee career development is at the heart of our ambition. Upon your arrival, you will be immersed in our enchanting world with trainings on our history, know-how as well as trainings about our creations.
The recruitment process:
Please submit an application on-line. If your profile matches our search criteria, you will be contacted by the Talent Acquisition team for an interview. The recruitment process will consist of several interviews at various levels of the organization. Applicants must have valid work authorization for employment in the USA. Salary will be negotiated based on skills and prior work experience.
Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.
We Offer:
Employee wellbeing is a top priority at Richemont. We offer a comprehensive benefits program to support employees and their loved ones. Our core benefits include medical, dental, and vision programs. Health savings and flexible spending accounts are also available. The company offers income protection solutions including life insurance, disability benefits, and 401(k) with employer match. Understanding the importance of work-life balance, our total rewards include paid time off, a wellness reimbursement benefit, and access to the employee assistance program. Employees are encouraged to make a difference in their local communities with volunteer days off, supporting initiatives that drive change.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000 (Annual)

This role is bonus eligible