LVMH Forecast & Planning Manager, Maison Francis Kurkdjian
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $110,000–125,000/year
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- Jul 6, 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.
Forecast & Planning Manager at LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics in New York. Lead demand and supply planning for Maison Francis Kurkdjian across North America. $110K–$125K.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own the local demand forecast for Maison Francis Kurkdjian North America and continuously improve forecasting methodologies using historical sales data, market trends, retailer inputs, and business intelligence
- Manage forecast performance through model management, parameter maintenance, sell-in/sell-out analysis, and continuous improvement action plans to meet accuracy targets
- Lead launches and animations forecast parameters in close collaboration with marketing and sales teams
- Challenge business stakeholders up to executive leadership (COMEX level) to ensure forecast consistency and communicate potential impacts on sell-in
- Conduct monthly S&OP reporting and lead demand review sessions, driving structured, fact-based discussions with local and headquarters teams
- Manage replenishment and inventory planning activities to ensure product availability, healthy stock levels, and achievement of service targets
- Monitor supply chain performance, identify risks, conduct root-cause analysis, and propose corrective actions in collaboration with local and central stakeholders
- Support new product launches by translating demand plans into actionable supply strategies and ensuring execution readiness
- Monitor and optimize the Air/Sea (RAMA) ratio, actively seeking to minimize environmental impact and costs from air shipments
- Champion inventory health by actively managing overstock, coverage ratios, and identifying unneeded inventory; implement actions to mitigate obsolescence risks
- Lead monthly stock reviews, project inventory levels, and report findings, risks, and opportunities to Finance to control P&L impact
- Design, implement, and continuously improve planning processes supporting Maison Francis Kurkdjian's integration into the LVMH Beauty planning organization
- Define planning governance, routines, performance reporting, and best practices across local and central teams
- Serve as the primary planning partner for the Maison Francis Kurkdjian North America organization, building strong partnerships with brand leadership, marketing, commercial, finance, and supply chain teams
Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Integrated Business Planning, Supply Chain Management, or related analytical function
- Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and advanced proficiency in Power BI
- Proven ability to manage priorities autonomously and adapt readily to change
- Strong problem-solving orientation with demonstrated ability to lead improvement projects and initiatives
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels and geographies
- Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and engage senior stakeholders through structured, fact-based reasoning
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and forecasting systems (machine learning-based preferred)
- Discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential information and sensitive matters
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in demand planning, supply planning, integrated business planning, supply chain management, or a related analytical function with demonstrated expertise in forecasting accuracy, inventory optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.
Education
Not specified; bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, analytics, or related field is implied.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 110,000 to USD 125,000 per annum.
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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