Hermès Inventory Planner

About Hermès

This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage product allocation across boutiques and sales channels according to distribution guidelines and business requirements
• Build and maintain pre-season and in-season allocation plans, including initial sends, replenishment cycles, auto-replenishment protocols, and inventory rebalancing strategies
• Develop and establish minimum and maximum inventory levels by item and SKU to drive automated replenishment models across the retail network
• Monitor inbound distribution centre receipts to inform allocation timing and execution decisions
• Track store-level sales trends, inventory positions, and stock health metrics to identify optimization opportunities
• Flag inventory imbalances, stock-outs, overstock situations, and back-of-house capacity concerns for immediate remediation
• Support back-of-house capacity planning and partner with the Merchandise team to strategically assess overages and growth opportunities
• Conduct ad-hoc sales analysis and demand forecasting to identify emerging opportunities and mitigate business risks
• Assess SKU- and store-level product performance to inform assortment and prioritization decisions
• Develop and enhance allocation reporting and analytics dashboards to support data-driven strategic decision-making
• Partner with Merchandising, Logistics, Retail Operations, and IT teams to support product launches, seasonal transitions, and key business initiatives
• Participate in weekly business review meetings, presenting inventory insights, trends, and risk assessments to leadership
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of store profiles by department to adjust replenishment priorities dynamically
• Upkeep replenishment attribution databases, Power BI dashboards, and stock management tools to ensure data integrity and system reliability
• Execute additional responsibilities as directed by management or leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Inventory Planning, Retail Planning, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• 2–3 years of professional experience in allocation, planning, or merchandise management, preferably with demonstrated leadership or mentoring experience
• High proficiency in retail mathematics and Excel, including advanced data analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling capabilities
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and guide team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment
• Demonstrated confidence in making allocation decisions and recommendations grounded in rigorous data analysis
• Strong ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment
• Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills, with proven experience managing and interpreting large datasets to drive informed business decisions
• Demonstrated track record of driving process improvements, developing systematic approaches, delivering measurable results, and resolving issues with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members, cross-functional partners, and field colleagues at all organizational levels

Skills

Experience

2–3 years of professional experience in allocation planning, inventory management, or merchandise planning roles, preferably with exposure to leadership or mentoring responsibilities within a retail or luxury goods environment.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Inventory Planning, Retail Planning, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 70,000 to USD 80,000 per annum.

Benefits

Commission and bonus incentives based on sales performance; Medical, Dental, Vision coverage; Life Insurance and Disability coverage; Paid time off (15 days annual vacation, 11 company holidays, 3 floating holidays, 2 wellbeing days, and sick & safe time); Paid Parental leave and transition time; 401(k) and Roth Retirement plan with company matching and profit sharing; Flexible spending accounts, fitness reimbursement, and voluntary life insurance options; Product discount and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources; Access to Calm App, Health Advocate, Family Building Support.

Culture

The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.