Bvlgari Demand & Inventory Planning Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Sep 8, 2026
About Bvlgari
Founded in Rome in 1884, Bvlgari is one of the world’s most distinctive luxury houses, celebrated for its bold Italian creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and mastery of jewellery, watches, accessories, fragrances, and hospitality. As an employer, Bvlgari offers a refined, international environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talent to contribute to a culture of excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and client-centric elegance. The Maison values diverse expertise, from artisanal savoir-faire to retail leadership and corporate functions, and encourages professional growth within the wider LVMH ecosystem. Working at Bvlgari means joining a Roman-born brand with a global vision and an enduring passion for beauty.
Bulgari seeks a Demand & Inventory Planning Manager in Dublin, Ireland. Lead supply chain planning, manage forecasting teams, and optimize inventory strategies for a luxury LVMH brand.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and govern integrated demand and inventory planning processes, defining forecasting standards, methodologies, and inventory strategies including Target Stock Levels and regional safety stocks
- Oversee the development of rolling forecasts using AI/ML and robust statistical and analytical methodologies
- Own demand review governance within S&OP and forecast meetings cadence
- Ensure alignment between demand plans, budget targets, and Three-Year Plan objectives
- Define and oversee Target Stock Level methodology across store networks, balancing service levels and financial objectives
- Evaluate inventory trends and propose structural optimization initiatives to balance product availability and stock investments
- Facilitate alignment and collaboration between Sales, Marketing, Supply Planning, Merchandising, and Distribution Planning to ensure demand-supply coherence
- Communicate demand and inventory assumptions, risks, and opportunities to senior stakeholders
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of demand and inventory planners, defining objectives and performance standards
- Develop and implement expertise, skills, tools, and key performance indicators in demand and inventory planning
- Challenge the status quo to drive efficiency improvements and pursue innovation
Qualifications
- University degree in Engineering, Economics, or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 5 years of solid supply chain planning experience, with demonstrated expertise in demand planning
- Proven track record in people management and team leadership
- Advanced knowledge of planning techniques and forecasting models
- Strong project management capabilities
- Demonstrable budget alignment and financial awareness, including working capital and financial impact understanding
- Expertise in quantitative data analysis and statistical techniques
- Proficiency in simulation and scenario analysis
- Fluency in English; Italian language is a competitive advantage
- Entrepreneurial and caring leadership approach
- Critical thinking and stakeholder influence capabilities
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of solid and progressive experience in supply chain planning roles, with preferred expertise in demand planning and proven success in people management and team development.
Education
University degree in Engineering, Economics, or equivalent professional qualification.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
Culture
Bvlgari fosters a dynamic, multicultural workplace where Italian heritage, Roman creativity, and exceptional craftsmanship shape every aspect of the employee experience. The Maison encourages entrepreneurship, collaboration, and a passion for excellence, offering teams the opportunity to contribute to a bold luxury vision across jewelry, watches, fragrances, accessories, and hospitality.
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