Richemont Distribution Planner

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Location
Switzerland
└Fribourg
└Villars-sur-Glâne
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Mar 24, 2026

About Richemont

Richemont is a Swiss-based luxury goods group that houses a portfolio of prestigious maisons across jewelry, watches, leather goods and writing instruments. Renowned for artisanal craftsmanship and heritage brands such as Cartier and Montblanc, Richemont combines global retail and wholesale distribution with an emphasis on preservation of brand identity and selective customer experiences.

Richemont – Distribution Planner in Villars‑sur‑Glâne, Switzerland. Responsible for inventory allocation, demand forecasting and distribution optimisation.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Define and execute inventory allocation across wholesale, retail and e‑commerce channels to maximize availability and minimize excess stock.
  • Build short‑ and mid‑term demand forecasts and translate sales plans into replenishment and transfer recommendations.
  • Collaborate with Merchandise, Wholesale, Retail Operations and Logistics to align stock movements with promotional calendars and product launches.
  • Monitor and analyse distribution KPIs (fill rate, stock turns, ageing, OTB) and produce regular performance reporting for stakeholders.
  • Manage stock transfer planning, safety stock parameters and replenishment rules within the ERP/OMS environment.
  • Identify and implement optimisation opportunities (network allocation, replenishment logic, transportation trade‑offs).
  • Support S&OP cycles and contribute actionable scenarios to balance service levels and inventory investment.
  • Ensure data integrity for SKU/location master data and maintain governance for distribution-related processes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or equivalent; Master's degree advantageous.
  • Proven experience in distribution planning, inventory allocation or demand planning within retail or luxury goods.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative capability with a track record of translating data into operational decisions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with commercial and operations teams across multiple geographies.
  • Fluent business-level reporting and presentation skills; strong attention to detail and process orientation.

Skills

SAP Microsoft Excel (advanced: pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, macros/VBA) Power BI Tableau SQL Demand forecasting Inventory optimisation S&OP processes KPI reporting and analysis

Experience

Typically 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in distribution planning, inventory allocation or demand planning within retail, wholesale or luxury sectors; experience with omnichannel distribution and international logistics preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or equivalent; Master's degree advantageous.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Villars-sur-Glâne, Fribourg, Switzerland, with easy access to Bern.

Culture

The Richemont workplace values craftsmanship, long-term brand stewardship and cross-disciplinary collaboration across its maisons. Teams operate with a blend of entrepreneurial drive and respect for heritage, prioritizing quality, client experience and sustainable practices.

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.

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