Christian Dior Planning Specialist
Join Christian Dior Couture in Florence as a Planning Specialist. Optimize production schedules for luxury fashion. Full-time, on-site in Italy.
Overview
Christian Dior Couture, a distinguished name in the luxury fashion industry, is part of the renowned LVMH Group. The brand is celebrated for its exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs, offering a dynamic and prestigious environment for professionals seeking to contribute to its legacy of excellence.
Role & Responsibilities
- Consolidate collection and permanent product plans into a single, integrated production demand for the production poles.
- Develop and maintain short-, mid-, and long-term production schedules aligned with available capacity.
- Prioritize production sequencing to ensure optimal manpower saturation and line efficiency.
- Continuously update schedules in response to demand changes, capacity variations, or operational constraints.
- Act as the primary planning counterpart for the assigned production pole.
- Work closely with pole production planners to validate feasibility, sequencing, and workload distribution.
- Support the production poles in managing capacity constraints, workload peaks, and production bottlenecks.
- Ensure clear and timely communication between planning and manufacturing teams.
- Monitor production progress versus plan and identify deviations or risks.
- Propose and coordinate re-planning actions to secure production continuity and delivery targets.
- Track key planning and execution KPIs such as schedule adherence and capacity utilization.
- Contribute to the improvement of planning and scheduling processes, with a focus on production pole-level execution.
- Support the development of standard planning rules and best practices for capacity-driven scheduling.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in production planning or scheduling, preferably in the fashion, apparel, or luxury industry.
- Strong expertise in production planning, scheduling, and capacity management within manufacturing environments.
- Solid understanding of industrial processes, workforce planning, and operational constraints.
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and planning tools; strong Excel skills required.
- Ability to translate complex planning inputs into clear and executable schedules.
- Strong coordination and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Clear, structured, and pragmatic communication style.
- Problem-solving and execution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, change-driven environments.
- Proven experience interfacing with manufacturing sites or production hubs.
- English knowledge: B2 or higher; French knowledge is a plus.
Skills
Experience
Minimum of 3 years in production planning or scheduling, preferably within the fashion, apparel, or luxury industry.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Florence, Tuscany, Italy. Cerulean lists 69 open roles in Florence, including 1 posted recently. The broader Tuscany area accounts for 268 active listings on Cerulean, 3 of which are new. In Italy as a whole, Cerulean currently features 1.295 open positions, with 27 posted this week.
Culture
Christian Dior Couture is synonymous with luxury and innovation, offering a workplace that values creativity and excellence. Employees are immersed in a culture that celebrates heritage while embracing modernity, fostering an environment where talent thrives.
About Cerulean
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