Rimowa Novelties Production Planner

Cologne • Germany

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

RIMOWA, a prestigious German Maison under the LVMH Group, is renowned for its commitment to crafting the essential tools for lifelong travel. With over 120 years of heritage, RIMOWA seamlessly blends luxury with functionality, innovation with tradition, and craftsmanship with design. As part of the LVMH conglomerate, RIMOWA offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment that fosters professional growth and development.

1. Define detailed production schedules and parameters for new product launches, integrating factory capacities and constraints.
2. Collaborate with the product development team to analyze specifications and establish realistic production timelines.
3. Synchronize the supply of components and raw materials with the Procurement Planning team.
4. Harmonize novelty production plans with permanent references to optimize factory production capacities.
5. Monitor production progress, track discrepancies, and raise alerts for deviations.
6. Facilitate inter-departmental communication to ensure a common understanding of objectives and constraints.
7. Implement and monitor production KPIs for novelties, analyze variances, and identify root causes for process improvement.
8. Contribute to the continuous improvement of capacity planning tools for non-suitcase products.
9. Develop and share a standard production timing definition tool to enhance transparency of product launch timelines.
10. Manage and maintain all finished product master data throughout its lifecycle, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

1. Master's degree in engineering or business, ideally with a specialization in supply chain management.
2. Significant experience in production planning within an international manufacturing environment.

1. Strong collaborative and negotiation skills.
2. Highly organized and proactive with excellent communication skills.
3. Analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems and interpret large data volumes.
4. Proficiency in office software, with advanced Excel skills.
5. Fluency in English; proficiency in German is a strong asset.

Minimum of 5 years in production planning, ideally in an international manufacturing environment.

Master's degree in engineering or business.

The position offers 30 days of paid vacation per year, flexible working hours, corporate benefits including a 30% discount on RIMOWA products, and a company pension scheme with significant employer contribution. Additional perks include access to a great canteen, Urban Sports Club membership, and a partially subsidized public transportation ticket. Employees will also benefit from an international environment with development opportunities within LVMH.

RIMOWA fosters a culture of resilience and ambition, where innovation meets tradition. The workplace is characterized by its commitment to excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, providing employees with opportunities to grow within a prestigious global brand.