Christian Dior Industrial Planning Manager - Women's Ready-to-Wear

Paris • France

Friday, November 28, 2025

Christian Dior Couture, a prestigious name in the luxury fashion industry, is part of the LVMH conglomerate, renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation. As an employer, Christian Dior Couture fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging creativity and professional growth among its employees.

1. Oversee the planning of seasonal and permanent product lines across all categories, ensuring alignment with supply chain demands and business unit priorities.
2. Collaborate with operational planning teams in France and Italy to translate and disseminate supply chain requests.
3. Monitor pre-purchases and assess their alignment with production plans.
4. Anticipate production constraints and coordinate with the supply chain to develop alternatives.
5. Centralize and validate contract plans with the supply chain and business unit.
6. Ensure adherence to production plans in terms of volume and timelines, coordinating with planning, purchasing, and supply teams.
7. Manage production risks, evaluate feasibility, and validate alternatives with the supply chain and business unit.
8. Communicate production progress through reports to the industrial management, supply chain, and business unit.
9. Manage the production of special orders, prioritizing requests and coordinating with dedicated operational teams.
10. Define and implement performance indicators for planning activities, collaborating with management and planning teams.
11. Analyze performance KPIs, ensure objectives are met, and develop improvement plans.
12. Contribute to strategic projects, acting as a key user for planning topics within industrial teams.
13. Manage and develop a team of approximately 10 individuals, fostering collaboration across departments and enhancing team skills.

1. Over 10 years of experience in industrial planning within a similar role.
2. Experience in the luxury fashion sector.
3. Strong product affinity and understanding of technical challenges.
4. Comprehensive understanding of production and operational constraints.
5. Knowledge of supply chain operations and business challenges.

1. Proficiency in information systems and data manipulation (Excel, Anaplan, SAP, PowerBI, Access).
2. Professional fluency in English and French; Italian is a plus.
3. Strong analytical and synthesis skills for quantitative data.
4. Excellent team spirit and interpersonal skills.
5. Adaptability and listening skills with diverse stakeholders.
6. Ability to drive change, communicate effectively, and persuade.

Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial planning, preferably within the luxury fashion industry.

Christian Dior Couture promotes diversity and inclusivity, offering a supportive environment for professional development and career advancement.

Christian Dior Couture is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and dynamic workplace culture that values diversity and encourages innovation. The company is committed to supporting employees' professional growth and development, creating a collaborative and inspiring environment.