LVMH Senior Manager, Distribution Planning
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $125,000–165,000/year
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- Sep 4, 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, New York: Senior Manager, Distribution Planning role managing North America D2C supply chain and inventory optimization.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and execute distribution and replenishment strategies that align business objectives with supply chain execution, ensuring optimal product availability and service levels across the North America network
- Manage replenishment flows between central and satellite warehouses while balancing service objectives, inventory productivity and operational constraints
- Monitor inventory health across the network and drive actions to optimize stock levels, reduce excess inventory and mitigate obsolescence risks
- Lead inventory reviews with operational teams and external partners, recommending corrective actions based on business performance
- Monitor and review key distribution and inventory KPIs, ensuring stakeholder alignment around priorities, risks and action plans
- Act as a trusted business partner to commercial and operational teams, translating operational performance into actionable recommendations through data-driven analysis
- Facilitate alignment across Planning, Logistics, Distribution Center Operations, Web Operations, Retail and E-Commerce teams
- Support the development and structuring of the Distribution Planning function and identify opportunities for simplification, automation and standardization
- Participate in strategic projects linked to network evolution, business expansion and future brand integration
- Manage and develop one Distribution Planner
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in Distribution Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization or similar supply chain discipline
- Experience within the luxury or cosmetics industry is a significant advantage
- Advanced Excel skills with strong data manipulation capabilities
- Familiarity with Power BI, ERP systems and dedicated planning solutions
- Proven project management and organizational skills
Skills
Experience
Minimum 7–10 years of experience in Distribution Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization or similar supply chain roles. Demonstrated experience operating in fast-growing environments with a strong continuous improvement mindset. Experience within the luxury or cosmetics industry is particularly valued.
Education
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 125,000 to USD 165,000 per annum.
Benefits
Hybrid work arrangement with office presence based on company policy and business needs; flexible working hours required as business needs dictate.
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like LVMH, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Distribution Planning Lead», «Senior Distribution Planner», «Supply Chain Planning Manager», «Inventory Planning Manager», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.