Buccellati Supply Planning Manager
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Apr 10, 2026
About Buccellati
Buccellati is an Italian maison renowned for its artisanal high-jewellery and silversmithing, celebrated for intricate handcraftsmanship and distinctive decorative techniques. The brand operates boutiques and ateliers internationally and maintains the craft-led, design-driven values typical of top-tier luxury maisons; it is part of the global luxury ecosystem while retaining a pronounced Italian artisanal identity.
Buccellati in Milan seeks a Supply Planning Manager to lead inventory and production planning for its artisanal high-jewellery operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and maintain the end-to-end supply plan to meet retail and wholesale demand while optimising inventory and service levels.
- Lead short-, mid- and long-term demand translation into production and procurement schedules across ateliers and external suppliers.
- Coordinate monthly S&OP processes with commercial, design, manufacturing and procurement stakeholders to align forecasts, capacity and delivery commitments.
- Manage inventory policy, safety stock and replenishment logic for finished goods, components and precious metal stocks to minimise obsolescence and working capital.
- Monitor supply performance through KPIs (service levels, fill rate, lead times, inventory turns) and implement corrective actions.
- Partner with procurement and vendor management to mitigate supply risks, expedite critical orders and manage lead-time variability.
- Drive continuous improvement of planning processes and systems, including master data hygiene and planning governance.
- Provide scenario modelling and capacity trade-offs to support product launches, limited editions and seasonal peaks.
Qualifications
- Proven managerial experience in supply planning, production planning or materials management within luxury goods, fashion, jewellery or high-value manufacturing.
- Demonstrable experience implementing or running S&OP cycles and inventory optimisation programs.
- Strong analytical capability with experience translating sales forecasts into operational plans and KPIs.
- Track record of cross-functional stakeholder management between design, manufacturing, procurement and commercial teams.
- Fluency in planning principles (MRP, safety stock calculation, lead-time management) and familiarity with capacity planning.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead process change in a craft- and design-oriented environment.
Skills
Experience
Typically 5+ years in supply or production planning roles, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity; experience in luxury, jewellery or high-value bespoke manufacturing is strongly preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, operations management, business administration or a related discipline; advanced studies or certifications in supply chain planning are advantageous.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Culture
The workplace culture values meticulous craftsmanship, attention to detail and respect for artisanal processes. Teams are collaborative and cross-disciplinary, combining creative sensibility with operational rigour to support limited-edition and bespoke production demands.
About Cerulean
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