Christian Dior Senior Sales Planning Manager

Singapore • Singapore

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Christian Dior Couture, a prestigious entity within the LVMH conglomerate, is renowned for its unparalleled craftsmanship and innovative designs in the luxury fashion sector. As an employer, the brand offers a dynamic and sophisticated work environment, fostering creativity and excellence among its employees. LVMH, as a parent company, provides a robust platform for professional growth and cross-brand collaboration, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about luxury fashion.

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 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 a monthly forecasting cycle to analyze, forecast, and adjust, leading forecasting process improvements based on defined metrics.
4. Take appropriate actions to mitigate the impacts of unexpected events on demand and sales within the planning horizon.
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 (OTB) process to drive the business towards achieving financial budgets in collaboration with merchandising and finance.
7. Build partnerships with Merchandising during buying sessions for each collection.
8. Provide insights to merchandising on style efficiency and depth to improve Sell Through (ST) before buying sessions.
9. Prepare seasonal initial forecasts with input from the Merchandising team to align with buying strategies and ST targets.
10. Provide leadership to the sales planning team, fostering a culture of accountability, professional development, high performance, and ethical behavior.

1. Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in sales planning or a related field within the luxury fashion industry.

1. Expertise in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
2. Strong leadership and team management abilities.
3. Excellent analytical and forecasting skills.
4. Proficiency in cross-functional collaboration and communication.
5. Ability to adapt to unexpected changes in demand and sales.

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in sales planning or a related field within the luxury fashion industry.

Christian Dior Couture offers a comprehensive benefits package, including opportunities for professional development, a hybrid working model, and a vibrant work environment that encourages innovation and creativity.

Christian Dior Couture embodies a culture of elegance, innovation, and excellence. The company values creativity and collaboration, providing a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to develop professionally and contribute to the brand's legacy of luxury and sophistication.