Rimowa Central Production & Procurement Planning Manager

Cologne • Germany

Thursday, March 13, 2025

RIMOWA, the first German Maison of the LVMH Group, is a prestigious global lifestyle brand renowned for crafting essential travel tools that blend luxury with functionality. With over 125 years of heritage, RIMOWA is committed to innovation and craftsmanship, creating products designed for longevity. As part of LVMH, the world's leading luxury goods conglomerate, RIMOWA offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth within an international environment.

1. Lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, calculating ideal production capacities across three factories to meet finished goods requirements.
2. Identify capacity gaps and collaborate with factories to explore adaptation scenarios during S&OP discussions.
3. Oversee raw material S&OP, defining stock policies and consolidating supply needs for mid- to long-term horizons.
4. Manage production planning, including monthly updates based on sales forecasts, stock targets, and procurement constraints.
5. Coordinate procurement planning across factories, ensuring adherence to policies and addressing bottlenecks.
6. Develop and manage production and procurement plans for new product launches, ensuring alignment with distribution needs.
7. Drive process improvements, including the implementation of new planning tools and optimization of existing processes.
8. Manage and develop the central production and procurement planning team, fostering collaboration with factories.

1. Master's degree in engineering or business, ideally with a specialization in supply chain management.
2. Minimum of 7 years of experience in planning roles.

1. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI; knowledge of Anaplan is advantageous.
3. Fluent in English; proficiency in French and German is a plus.
4. Ability to simplify and communicate complex topics effectively.
5. Innovative and agile mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Minimum 10 years of experience in planning, with a focus on supply chain management.

Master's degree in engineering or business.

Employees enjoy 30 days of paid vacation annually, flexible working hours, and a RIMOWA Essential Cabin suitcase after the probationary period. Additional benefits include corporate discounts, a company pension scheme with a high employer contribution, a subsidized Urban Sports Club membership, public transportation ticket, and job bike. The workplace offers a great canteen with freshly cooked, affordable food and opportunities for international development within LVMH.

RIMOWA celebrates an inclusive and diverse culture, recognizing that diverse talent is essential for business success. The company values a range of backgrounds, skills, and capabilities, reflecting its broad consumer base. Diversity is seen as a key enabler for growth, and the company fosters an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.