Christian Dior Sales Planning Manager

Christian Dior Couture, a prestigious brand under the esteemed LVMH conglomerate, is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs in the luxury fashion sector. As an employer, the brand offers a dynamic and inspiring environment that fosters creativity and excellence, encouraging employees to contribute to the legacy of luxury and sophistication.

1. Lead the Best Estimate (BE) process to achieve consensus for demand forecasts by facilitating a collaborative Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process with merchandising and finance.
2. Conduct and lead S&OP meetings, presenting the BE to regional heads and promoting cross-functional communication to address discrepancies between sales forecasts and operational capabilities.
3. Establish and manage a monthly forecasting cycle to analyze, forecast, and adjust, leading process improvements based on defined metrics and key indicators.
4. Take appropriate actions to mitigate the impacts of unexpected events on demand and sales, adapting production plans accordingly.
5. Enable tracking of actual sales versus forecasts for early detection and improvement in production, distribution, and merchandising strategies.
6. Prepare for the Open to Buy process, driving the business to achieve financial budgets in collaboration with merchandising and finance.
7. Build partnerships with Merchandising during buying sessions for each collection.
8. Provide insights to merchandising before buying sessions on style efficiency and depth to improve sell-through rates.
9. Prepare seasonal initial forecasts with input from the Merchandising team on buy quantity, sell-through, and duration to align with buying strategies and sell-through targets.

1. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Sales Planning or Demand Forecasting.

1. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
2. High level of self-motivation and ability to work under pressure.
3. Analytical skills with a sensitivity to numbers.
4. Proficiency in Anaplan and PowerBI is advantageous.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Sales Planning or Demand Forecasting is required.

The role offers a hybrid working mode, allowing flexibility between remote and in-office work.

Christian Dior Couture fosters a culture of innovation and excellence, where creativity and dedication are highly valued. The brand encourages a collaborative environment that supports professional growth and development within the luxury fashion industry.