Christian Dior Production Planning Specialist
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- €35,000/year
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 14, 2026
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.
Christian Dior Couture seeks a Production Planning Specialist in Florence to optimize manufacturing capacity and scheduling across production hubs.
Role & Responsibilities
- Consolidate collection and permanent product plans into a single, integrated production demand for the assigned 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
- 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
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in production planning or scheduling, preferably in fashion, apparel, or luxury manufacturing
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and planning tools; strong Excel skills required
- Solid understanding of industrial processes, workforce planning, and operational constraints
- Proven experience interfacing with manufacturing sites or production hubs
Skills
Experience
3–5 years of hands-on experience in production planning or scheduling, preferably in fashion, apparel, or luxury goods manufacturing. Demonstrated expertise in interfacing with manufacturing sites and managing production scheduling in complex operational environments.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
Workplace
The role is situated in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 35,000 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.
About Cerulean
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