Rimowa Distribution Planner

RIMOWA is a German heritage Maison within the LVMH group renowned for premium luggage and technical craftsmanship. As part of LVMH’s fashion & leather goods division, the brand combines engineering-led product excellence with global luxury retail operations and an international, high-performance corporate environment.

1. Lead medium- to long-term global distribution planning for finished goods, ensuring product availability at regional launch dates and across retail and e‑commerce channels.
2. Manage product lifecycle distribution (new launches, seasonal ranges, phase‑in/phase‑out) by developing distribution plans, scenario modelling and adapting allocations based on sales performance.
3. Define and maintain stock targets in Anaplan in line with DDMRP principles; monitor availability and report risks of shortages or overstocking at regional and store level.
4. Coordinate upstream with Supply/Production Planners on reverse planning and optimal requirements, and liaise with Distribution Coordinators and logistics teams to translate projections into container and transport plans.
5. Analyse distribution performance using key indicators (AVR, stock coverage, etc.), implement corrective actions (e.g., inter‑regional rebalances) and drive stock optimisation initiatives.
6. Facilitate monthly Central–Region planning meetings to provide visibility on launches and future stock tensions and to animate cross‑functional decision making.
7. Contribute to continuous improvement projects: enhance distribution planning routines, develop Anaplan modules and implement distribution KPIs and reporting.

1. Master's degree (engineering, business school or equivalent), ideally with a specialization in Supply Chain.
2. Minimum three years of professional experience in Supply Chain, including hands‑on Distribution Planning.
3. Proven ability to analyse complex datasets and translate insights into strategic allocation decisions.
4. Strong communication skills with capacity to simplify and present complex topics to diverse stakeholders.
5. Organised, pragmatic and curious with the ability to manage multiple priorities under time constraints.
6. Fluent English (written and spoken); German is a plus.

1. Excel
2. Power BI
3. Anaplan
4. DDMRP
5. AVR

Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Supply Chain, including specific experience in Distribution Planning and cross‑functional coordination.

Master's degree (engineering or business school) or equivalent university degree, preferably with a Supply Chain specialisation.

RIMOWA blends German engineering rigour with the creative sensibility of a luxury Maison and operates within the LVMH group’s international ecosystem. The workplace emphasises cross‑functional collaboration, operational excellence and an inclusive, diverse workforce that reflects its global clientele.