LVMH Demand Planner
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- Jul 30, 2026
About LVMH
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world leader in luxury, unites more than 75 distinguished Maisons across fashion and leather goods, wines and spirits, perfumes and cosmetics, watches and jewelry, and selective retailing. As an employer, the Group offers a uniquely international environment where heritage, creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit meet. It cultivates exceptional talent through mobility, mentoring, and rigorous learning, while empowering teams to shape the future of desirable, sustainable luxury. LVMH seeks individuals who combine excellence with curiosity, aesthetic sensibility with business acumen, and respect for tradition with the courage to innovate.
LVMH Beauty Japan seeks Demand Planner in Tokyo for LVMH Fragrance Brands—drive sales forecasting, supply chain optimization, and business growth.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead forecast planning and development to optimize sales forecast accuracy for product catalogs
- Monitor alignment between sales forecasts and brand budget allocations for saleable products
- Ensure consistency between actual sales, forecasts for new and regular products, marketing initiatives, and distribution channels (counters, boutiques, e-commerce)
- Monitor consumption for point-of-sale marketing items and coordinate corrective actions for items exhibiting variance
- Animate and facilitate novelty forecasting processes and meetings, proposing benchmarks and recommendations based on historical sales data
- Adjust basic sales forecasts using FutureMaster forecasting tool, controlling for deviations and managing launch strategy impacts and cannibalization effects
- Prepare and lead monthly forecast review sessions with cross-functional teams to validate base case forecasts
- Monitor product trends in real-time, particularly those linked to product launches, end-of-life phases, and special promotional events
- Manage seasonality and campaign roll-out execution to finalize forecast outputs
- Assist in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) preparation to align sales forecasts with financial commitments and identify gaps against budget and revenue expectations
- Maintain forecast systems and tools, including sales figures and master data, to ensure continued accuracy and reliability
- Generate and distribute monthly activity reporting to central and local stakeholders
- Review key performance indicators and lead continuous improvement initiatives
- Document procedures and formalize demand planning methodology to ensure business continuity
- Contribute to the forecast community by proposing process optimizations, tool enhancements, and administrative efficiency improvements
Qualifications
- University degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of demand planning experience, preferably in the beauty and fragrance industry
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written; TOEIC 850 equivalent minimum)
- Proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and demand forecasting software
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Proven experience in matrix organizational environments
- Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills suitable for executive-level presentations
Skills
Experience
A minimum of 3 years of relevant demand planning experience, preferably within the beauty and fragrance industry. Demonstrated experience collaborating in matrix organizational structures and a track record of engaging effectively with senior management stakeholders.
Education
University degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or equivalent discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Culture
LVMH fosters a culture where creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit come together across an exceptional portfolio of luxury Maisons. As an employer, it offers a dynamic, international environment that values excellence, innovation, and the transmission of savoir-faire while encouraging each talent to contribute to the long-term desirability of its brands.
About Cerulean
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