Van Cleef & Arpels Assistant Distribution Planning Manager
Van Cleef & Arpels — Assistant Distribution Planning Manager in Hong Kong: lead inventory allocation and demand planning across boutiques and wholesale.
Overview
Van Cleef & Arpels is an esteemed high-jewelry maison renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, poetic design and discreet luxury. As part of the Richemont group, the brand operates an international network of maisons and boutiques and combines artisanal savoir‑faire with rigorous retail and wholesale distribution practices.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support end‑to‑end distribution planning across channels, ensuring optimal inventory allocation to boutiques and wholesale partners.
- Contribute to demand forecasting and replenishment cycles, incorporating historical sales, seasonality and product launch plans.
- Monitor stock positions, ageing and slow‑moving items; propose corrective actions to protect sell‑through and margin.
- Coordinate closely with merchandising, retail operations, wholesale and logistics to align allocation and delivery priorities.
- Produce regular KPI reporting and post‑season analysis to inform buying and assortment decisions.
- Participate in seasonal launch planning and ad‑hoc projects to improve distribution processes and system data quality.
- Maintain and validate master data in planning systems to ensure accurate replenishment recommendations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, economics or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Demonstrable experience in inventory, allocation or demand planning — preferably within luxury retail, jewelry or fashion.
- Strong analytical aptitude with proven ability to translate data into actionable distribution decisions.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; able to influence cross‑functional teams.
- High attention to detail and a methodical approach to process execution and data validation.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3–5 years in distribution, inventory or demand planning roles, with preference for candidates from luxury retail, jewelry, or fashion backgrounds and prior exposure to multi‑channel allocation.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, economics or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Culture
The maison places a premium on artisanal excellence, discretion and long‑term client relationships. Teams operate in a collaborative, detail‑driven environment where respect for heritage, precision and cross‑disciplinary cooperation are central to daily work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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