Christian Dior Forecasting & Insights Manager

Parfums Christian Dior, a distinguished entity within the Perfumes & Cosmetics division, is part of the esteemed LVMH conglomerate. Renowned for its commitment to luxury and innovation, the brand offers a dynamic workplace that thrives on creativity and excellence.

1. Lead the Commercial Insights Team in delivering comprehensive commercial reporting and ensure precise data collation on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
2. Implement and manage the transition to Power BI for accessible and accurate commercial reporting.
3. Prepare dashboards and weekly reports to facilitate market dynamics tracking for commercial teams.
4. Provide insights and conclusions on key KPIs such as sell-out data in collaboration with Marketing and Demand Planning teams.
5. Interpret data and influence data-driven decisions for the Commercial Director.
6. Collaborate with Retail, Commercial, Demand Planning, and Supply Chain teams on forecasting new and basic SKUs using Power BI.
7. Develop, enhance, and maintain internal forecast models.
8. Address inquiries regarding brand performance and identify risks or opportunities based on forecast variances.
9. Ensure team efficiency through clear communication regarding all forecasting processes.
10. Lead distribution reporting in collaboration with UK and Central teams on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
11. Manage budget entry and work on the full-year Basic New Promo (BNP) forecast to align monthly sell-in with company targets.
12. Provide monthly sell-in and sell-out data versus budget, offering insights and recommendations.
13. Collaborate with the Finance team on budget alignment, reporting, and monthly financial outlook.
14. Recommend and execute optimization and automation of various business processes.
15. Conduct ad hoc post-campaign analysis focusing on ROI and future initiative improvements.

1. Minimum 5 years of experience in Commercial Analytics, Business Analysis, Forecasting, or Sales.

1. Proficiency in SAP, Power BI, and Excel
2. Technical forecasting skills
3. Strong analytical capabilities
4. High organizational skills
5. Ability to influence without authority
6. Effective communication with stakeholders at all management levels
7. Excellent communication and presentation skills
8. Problem-solving attitude
9. Management experience preferred
10. Intellectual curiosity
11. Relationship-building abilities

Minimum 5 years of experience in Commercial Analytics, Business Analysis, Forecasting, or Sales.

The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between office presence and remote work, fostering flexibility and work-life balance.

Parfums Christian Dior fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. As part of the LVMH group, the company values creativity and strategic thinking, providing an environment where employees can thrive and contribute to the brand's legacy of luxury and sophistication.