Christian Dior Assistant Planner

About Christian Dior

Christian Dior, founded in Paris in 1946, stands as one of the world’s most influential maisons, uniting haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrance, beauty, and exceptional retail experiences. As an employer, Dior offers a culture shaped by artistic audacity, meticulous craftsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence, where heritage and innovation continually enrich one another. Its teams collaborate across ateliers, studios, boutiques, and corporate functions within an international environment that values elegance, precision, inclusivity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Working at Dior means contributing to a legacy of timeless style while helping define the future of luxury with creativity, discipline, and purpose.

Role & Responsibilities

• Review and manage in-stock positions for core and new products at the SKU/store level to maintain healthy inventory levels and support sales performance
• Track and manage purchase orders from creation through receipt, ensuring accurate pricing, case packs, and timely delivery windows
• Support the replenishment process by planning and monitoring inventory levels throughout the season based on sales and stock performance
• Ensure timely receipt of inventory for new product launches, promotional events (testers, sampling), and communicate potential risks to stakeholders
• Assist in analyzing new product launch performance and seasonality, adjusting forecasts and inventory levels to drive business growth
• Generate weekly reports on vendor/brand fill rates, lead time accuracy, location performance, and sell-through rates
• Report updated business trends and stock continuity weekly to cross-functional teams
• Liaise with internal and external partners to resolve purchase order discrepancies and ensure on-time delivery
• Communicate timely updates to field teams on inventory availability, launch timing, and key priorities to support in-store execution
• Set up new SKUs in planning systems to enable accurate purchasing, allocation, and replenishment
• Maintain and update purchase order tracking logs to ensure visibility to shipping status and potential delays
• Review and manage SKU lifecycle status, including activating and deactivating items based on assortment strategy

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant experience in planning, inventory management, or analytical role within beauty or retail industry
• Strong analytical aptitude and strategic thinking skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and logical formulas
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage multiple priorities
• Passion for the beauty industry and awareness of current market trends

Skills

Experience

1–2 years of relevant experience in planning, inventory management, or a similar analytical role, preferably within the beauty or retail industry.

Education

Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, or a related field experience preferred.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 65,000 to USD 85,000 per annum.

Culture

Christian Dior fosters a culture of refined creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and continuous innovation, where teams are encouraged to uphold the Maison’s heritage while shaping the future of luxury. As an employer, it offers a dynamic and exacting environment that values collaboration, excellence, and the development of talent across artistic, retail, and corporate disciplines.

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