Hermès Production Planner

Annecy • France

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Hermès, a distinguished French maison since 1837, is renowned for its creation, craftsmanship, and distribution of high-quality goods. As a family-owned and independent entity, Hermès employs nearly 20,000 individuals worldwide. The company is driven by a continuous entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering standards, fostering individual freedom and autonomy through responsible management. Hermès is committed to preserving exceptional craftsmanship and maintaining a strong territorial presence, respecting both people and nature as the source of its exquisite materials. The brand's creativity is fueled by fifteen artisanal métiers, with collections showcased in over 300 stores globally.

1. Oversee the feasibility of the Production Plan for the Pole, ensuring compliance and quality across sites.
2. Manage the alignment of workload and capacity in cutting workshops to ensure proper supply to assembly workshops.
3. Ensure responsible distribution of materials across Pole sites, optimizing consumption in collaboration with the Pole's material referent.
4. Coordinate with the Industrialization Project Manager on supply challenges related to new product launches.
5. Act as the planning system referent, ensuring adherence to best practices.
6. Maintain functional links with the Central Planning Director, requiring frequent travel to Pantin.
7. Consolidate site Production Plans, considering local constraints and component availability.
8. Monitor focused materials and colors, adjusting site Production Plans accordingly.
9. Analyze component overstock and allocate site workload to consume excess inventory.
10. Participate in building and monitoring cutting capacity, activating balancing levers as needed.
11. Ensure business priorities are reflected in the Production Plan in collaboration with macro-planners.
12. Coordinate with industrialization project managers to integrate ramp-ups into the Production Plan.
13. Manage production plans to close out older podium productions and prioritize residual production.
14. Redefine production plans in case of material or component shortages, in collaboration with sites and central planning.
15. Maintain master data planning for the Pole and lead necessary routines to uphold best practices.
16. Engage in HMS improvement projects and participate in planner community events.

1. Advanced education with proven experience in similar flow and client-demand environments.

1. Customer-oriented with strong compromise-finding abilities.
2. Operational interest and proficiency in ERP and BI systems.
3. Meticulous, organized, autonomous, adaptable, and committed.
4. Change management and consensus-building capabilities.
5. Strong analytical and leadership skills, attention to detail, and synthesis ability.
6. Creative with the ability to design necessary process evolutions.

Proven experience in environments with similar flow and client-demand requirements.

Advanced degree in a relevant field.

Comprehensive benefits package including health, wellness, and professional development opportunities.

Hermès fosters a culture of entrepreneurship and excellence, emphasizing individual autonomy and responsible management. The company values the transmission of exceptional craftsmanship and respects both people and nature, ensuring a harmonious and innovative work environment.