Louis Vuitton Distribution Planner
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 19, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Maison Louis Vuitton is a pre-eminent luxury house renowned for leather goods, luggage and ready-to-wear, operating globally as part of the LVMH group. The Maison combines artisanal savoir‑faire with industrial-scale logistics and offers roles across retail, production and operations within a high‑standards, international organisation.
Louis Vuitton — Distribution Planner in Malissard, France. Permanent full‑time role in industrial logistics managing stock distribution and production continuity.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage and optimise allocation of raw materials and finished-stock between sites and regional hubs to meet production and client-service requirements.
- Monitor supplier capacity in real time and identify levers to adjust production plans and inventory levels.
- Anticipate and prevent material shortages by collaborating with site procurement and production teams to secure uninterrupted manufacturing flows.
- Implement and supervise stock quality controls, define corrective actions in case of non‑conformities, and ensure material compliance with production standards.
- Provide ongoing support and governance for MIMO processes to improve material availability while avoiding excess inventory.
- Participate in stock rationalisation initiatives and continuous-improvement projects to align inventory with operational demand.
Qualifications
- Two‑year post‑secondary qualification (Bac+2, BTS, DUT) or equivalent in supply chain, logistics or industrial management.
- Minimum 3 years' proven experience in an industrial supply‑chain or operational logistics environment.
- Advanced proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
- Strong analytical capability for stock requirement forecasting and inventory adjustments.
- Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally with procurement, production and supplier teams.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in supply chain, inventory planning or operational logistics within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Education
Two‑year post‑secondary qualification (Bac+2 / BTS / DUT) or equivalent in supply chain, logistics, operations or a related discipline.
Workplace
The role is situated in Malissard, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France — conveniently close to Lyon.
Culture
Louis Vuitton fosters a demanding yet inspiring workplace that blends traditional craftsmanship with modern industrial excellence. The Maison values precision, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and continuous improvement, offering career paths across its production and logistics networks within the LVMH group.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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