Rimowa Demand Planning Manager
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Luxury Automotive
- Posted
- Jun 2, 2026
About Rimowa
Founded in Cologne in 1898, Rimowa stands as a benchmark of modern luxury travel, renowned for its iconic grooved aluminum suitcases and uncompromising German engineering. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage craftsmanship, industrial precision, design innovation, and elevated client experience converge. Part of the LVMH Group, Rimowa provides opportunities across product development, manufacturing, retail, digital, marketing, and corporate functions within an international culture shaped by excellence and forward movement. The brand seeks individuals who value quality, creativity, resilience, and meticulous execution, inviting them to contribute to objects designed not merely to accompany journeys, but to define them.
RIMOWA Paris: Demand Planning Manager (CDI) – lead sales forecasting, supply planning, and forecast accuracy optimization for a luxury luggage house within LVMH.
Role & Responsibilities
- Construct and manage the central Sales Forecast in Anaplan at SKU level across all RIMOWA regions, channels, and product categories (suitcases, lifestyle, permanent and seasonal ranges)
- Analyze sales trends, integrate seasonality factors, marketing plans, and network evolution into forecasting models
- Lead forecast planning for new product launches, determining initial phasing and monitoring performance with merchandise collaboration
- Develop and manage end-of-life product forecast curves based on trends and projected inventory levels
- Align central Sales Forecast with Finance budget and strategic house ambitions through clear, shared KPIs
- Facilitate Pre-S&OP Forecast meetings to communicate forecast evolution and key performance metrics to Finance, Merchandising, and Commercial teams
- Conduct monthly Forecast Reviews with regional teams to understand local challenges and integrate qualitative and quantitative market insights
- Monitor and report forecast accuracy KPIs at headquarters and regional levels
- Collaborate closely with Distribution and Production Planning to anticipate and communicate supply chain impacts
- Track and enhance forecast accuracy at granular levels (SKU, region, channel)
- Lead machine learning project deployment, ensuring adoption across central and regional functions and driving algorithm improvements
- Establish and facilitate a "Demand" community of practice with regional teams to harmonize processes and share best practices
- Identify and contribute to Anaplan tool enhancements
- Manage the Lifestyle Supply Planner and support their professional development
- Define stock policy and supply planning strategy for the lifestyle segment aligned with business objectives and distribution needs
- Determine monthly ordering requirements consistent with established stock policies
- Build demand and delivery plans for new product launches
- Establish supplier order forecasts to secure capacity and supply security
Qualifications
- 5–7 years of Supply Chain experience with significant demand planning exposure in an international retail environment
- Demonstrated analytical rigor, results orientation, and business acumen
- Cross-functional leadership capability with exceptional communication and federation skills
- Practical mindset, agility, and intellectual curiosity
- Expert-level Excel proficiency; Anaplan knowledge is a strong advantage
- Fluent English
- Bachelor's degree from an engineering school, business school, or equivalent university qualification
Skills
Experience
5–7 years in Supply Chain with significant Demand Planning experience in an international retail setting. Proven track record managing complex forecasts across multiple regions, channels, and product portfolios.
Education
Bachelor's degree from an engineering school, business school, or equivalent university qualification (Bac +4/+5).
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Rimowa fosters a workplace culture rooted in German engineering, precision craftsmanship, and a forward-looking spirit of innovation. As a global luxury house, it values collaboration, attention to detail, and entrepreneurial thinking, offering teams an environment where heritage and modern design come together to shape exceptional travel experiences.
About Cerulean
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