Gucci Supply Chain Director

Gucci, founded in Florence, Italy, in 1921, stands as a preeminent luxury brand globally, renowned for its commitment to creativity, Italian craftsmanship, and innovation. As part of the esteemed Kering Group, Gucci benefits from the conglomerate's extensive expertise in managing prestigious fashion, leather goods, jewelry, and eyewear brands. Gucci offers an enriching environment for professionals seeking to contribute to a legacy of excellence in the luxury industry.

1. Coordinate strategic planning activities globally for all product categories and markets, defining assortment efficiency rules in collaboration with Merchandising and Production Management to maximize sales.
2. Collaborate with production planning teams to align production capacities and order timing with market demands.
3. Manage demand and analyze market trends to generate accurate forecasting for product quantities across all markets and sales channels.
4. Support the Merchandising department in reviewing sales forecasts, inventory coverage, and sales through, suggesting adjustments to prevent lost sales or overstock.
5. Oversee distribution processes for all product categories, ensuring coverage aligns with market needs and performance.
6. Collaborate with regional supply chain and distribution planning teams for integrated inventory planning and product supply flows.
7. Optimize reverse logistics processes to improve returns management efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction.
8. Ensure a customer service experience aligned with brand standards across all touchpoints.
9. Define supply chain strategies in collaboration with the Kering Group to design new processes.
10. Monitor supply chain process performance, implementing key actions for continuous improvement.

1. Significant experience in strategic planning and operations processes at a global level.
2. Preferred experience in retail supply chain over industrial processes.
3. Strong influencing and negotiation skills with a robust partnership network.
4. Proven leadership skills in managing and developing teams.
5. Comprehensive business acumen with the ability to integrate financial and non-financial data.
6. Project management skills with strong planning and execution capabilities.
7. International experience with strong cultural sensitivity.
8. Fluency in English and Italian.

1. Strategic planning
2. Operations management
3. Influencing and negotiation
4. Leadership
5. Business acumen
6. Project management
7. Cultural sensitivity
8. Bilingual proficiency in English and Italian

Extensive experience in strategic planning and operations processes at a global level, preferably within the retail supply chain sector.

Gucci offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment, fostering diversity in all its forms and providing opportunities for professional growth and development.

Gucci is committed to fostering a diverse workforce, valuing diversity in gender, age, disability, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation. The brand encourages individual and collective talent expression, facilitating adaptability in a changing world.