Kering Senior Supply Chain Specialist – Wholesale

About Kering

Kering is a global luxury group renowned for nurturing some of the world’s most influential Houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry, and eyewear, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, and Boucheron. As an employer, Kering offers a distinctive environment where creative excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and long-term sustainability converge. The Group empowers its talents to shape the future of luxury through innovation, craftsmanship, and responsible business practices. With an international culture grounded in diversity, inclusion, and shared ambition, Kering provides meaningful career opportunities for professionals seeking to contribute to exceptional brands while advancing a more sustainable and imaginative luxury industry.

Role & Responsibilities

• Own the analytical tracking and reporting of the wholesale order lifecycle, providing actionable insights to Sales, Merchandising, and leadership teams
• Develop and maintain KPI reporting to measure performance across order intake, allocation, fulfillment, and invoicing
• Identify trends, risks, and performance gaps, translating findings into clear recommendations for operational improvement
• Partner with Finance, Demand Planning, and Wholesale teams to validate forecast accuracy and ensure alignment with operational execution
• Analyze variances between forecast, pipeline, and actuals, highlighting risks to revenue realization
• Serve as subject matter expert for SAP order processing and EDI integration (850, 860, 856, 810), ensuring data integrity and process reliability
• Oversee monitoring and validation of EDI purchase orders, ensuring accurate ingestion into SAP and compliance with customer-specific requirements
• Proactively identify and resolve systemic data issues including pricing discrepancies, SKU mismatches, and delivery constraints impacting order execution
• Conduct root cause analysis on supply chain and order management issues, driving corrective and preventive actions
• Lead initiatives to standardize and optimize workflows across brands, improving efficiency and scalability in SAP and EDI processes
• Act as subject matter expert for cross-functional projects, including system enhancements and post-migration stabilization efforts
• Drive alignment between US Sales, European Customer Service, Operations, Finance, Inventory Control, and Logistics teams
• Lead structured governance cadences with brands, focusing on performance insights, risks, and resolution plans
• Ensure clear ownership and accountability across stakeholders for order completeness, pricing accuracy, and execution milestones
• Define and monitor critical wholesale KPIs including order processing accuracy, fulfillment performance, on-time delivery, and invoicing timelines
• Assess operational performance against routing guides, EDI compliance, and customer requirements, mitigating risks such as chargebacks

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Wholesale Operations, or Order Management
• Advanced expertise in SAP and EDI order processing (850, 860, 856, 810)
• Strong analytical skillset with ability to translate data into business insights and executive-level messaging
• Advanced Excel proficiency (Power Query, pivot tables, data modeling)
• Power BI experience strongly preferred
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across regions
• Strong problem-solving mindset with experience in root cause analysis and process improvement
• Ability to operate in complex, fast-paced environments, particularly within system transformations such as SAP migrations
• High level of ownership, autonomy, and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership

Skills

Experience

5+ years in Supply Chain, Wholesale Operations, or Order Management, with demonstrated expertise in SAP and EDI systems, order lifecycle management, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement in complex luxury or consumer goods environments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience may be considered.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 35 to USD 39 per hour.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing programs, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, basic life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability insurance

Culture

Kering fosters a dynamic, purpose-driven culture where creativity, entrepreneurship, and collaboration support the distinct identities of its luxury Houses. As an employer, the Group places strong emphasis on sustainability, diversity, and talent development, encouraging people to innovate responsibly while contributing to the future of modern luxury.

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