Christian Dior Supply Chain Manager

About Christian Dior

Christian Dior Couture is a leading haute couture and ready-to-wear maison within the LVMH group, recognised for its artisanal craftsmanship, rigorous quality standards and global luxury distribution. The maison blends traditional ateliers and contemporary production capabilities to deliver couture and leather goods to an international client base, supported by integrated supply chain and logistics operations across Europe.

Role & Responsibilities

• Define and deploy supply chain strategies for the production pole, ensuring alignment with HQ planning and commercial targets.
• Translate HQ master schedules into detailed plant-level production plans and resource allocations; monitor progress and resolve bottlenecks.
• Lead and develop the planning, warehouse and administrative logistics teams, establishing performance KPIs and continuous improvement programmes.
• Oversee receipt, inspection, storage and dispatch of production kits; ensure inventory accuracy, optimal rotation and traceability.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics administration including documentation, customs procedures and carrier coordination.
• Act as primary liaison between the Plant and Headquarters to ensure seamless material flow, production readiness and communication of priorities.
• Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies to preserve continuity of supply and protect product quality.
• Drive cost and lead-time optimisation through transport route analysis, supplier coordination and warehouse efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards and health & safety regulations within warehouse and logistics operations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, with significant exposure to manufacturing or plant environments; fashion or luxury-goods experience preferred.
• Proven leadership record with experience building and developing cross-functional operational teams.
• Deep knowledge of planning methodologies, warehouse operations, inventory control and logistics best practices.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and supply chain platforms (explicit experience with SAP and/or Oracle advantageous).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with strong commercial awareness.
• Superior communication, negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Fluency in English required; French is a beneficial additional language.

Skills

Experience

At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain management, including substantial time within a manufacturing or plant setting; prior experience in the fashion or luxury sector is a strong advantage.

Education

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or a related field.

Workplace

Culture

Christian Dior Couture combines couture heritage with industrial rigour, valuing meticulous craftsmanship, discretion and operational excellence. Teams operate within a high-performance, collaborative environment where continuous improvement and respect for artisanal know‑how are emphasised; the maison benefits from the resources and global network of the LVMH group.

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