Christian Dior Europe Sales Planning Manager

Paris • France

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Christian Dior Couture, a prestigious entity within the Fashion & Leather Goods sector, is renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation. As part of the LVMH conglomerate, the brand offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and development within the luxury fashion industry.

1. Lead the 'Best Estimate' sales forecasting process by season, category, and month in close collaboration with merchandising and financial control teams.
2. Act as the primary liaison with Central Business Planning teams to ensure alignment of objectives.
3. Facilitate the monthly collaborative sales forecasting process, integrating market data, emerging trends, and field insights.
4. Provide analyses and recommendations to optimize assortments and new product launches in Europe, considering the specificities of each category.
5. Collaborate closely with Distribution teams to ensure optimal stock management and product availability in line with demand.
6. Identify risks and opportunities related to sales forecasts and propose action plans to enhance performance.
7. Contribute actively to the continuous improvement of sales planning and business planning processes, leveraging existing best practices.
8. Oversee, train, and develop a team of four individuals.

1. 7 to 10 years of experience in demand planning and sales planning within the retail sector.
2. Proven experience in team management.
3. Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VBA/macros) and familiarity with Power BI or similar BI tools.
4. Familiarity with forecasting platforms such as Anaplan.

1. Strong quantitative skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
2. Ability to translate data into clear business insights and actionable recommendations.
3. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with effective communication abilities.
4. Aptitude for stakeholder management and cross-functional influence.
5. Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a pragmatic and results-driven approach.
6. Fluency in English.

Minimum 10 years of experience in demand and sales planning, particularly within the retail sector.

Christian Dior Couture offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development within the luxury fashion industry.

Christian Dior Couture fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration. As part of the LVMH group, the company values creativity and offers a supportive environment for professional growth.