Yves Saint Laurent Distribution Planner

About Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent stands as one of fashion’s most influential maisons, renowned for redefining modern elegance through audacity, precision, and cultural intelligence. As an employer, the House offers a dynamic environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talent to contribute to a legacy shaped by creativity, craftsmanship, and a distinctly Parisian spirit. Employees are encouraged to pursue excellence across design, retail, merchandising, communications, and corporate functions, within a culture that values individuality, rigor, and forward-looking vision. Joining Yves Saint Laurent means participating in the continued evolution of an iconic brand whose influence extends far beyond fashion.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage allocation and replenishment strategies from regional warehouse to stores across all channels
• Monitor sales trends, deliveries, and replenishment needs for permanent and seasonal product lines
• Optimize inventory flow and stock balancing to maximize sales opportunities and support business performance
• Assess, maintain, and challenge permanent product target and safety stock levels across the region
• Support seasonal collection launches through initial allocations, replenishment planning, and buffer stock management
• Set and maintain target stock levels by SKU and store based on business performance and commercial needs
• Partner with Retail, Merchandising, and Planning teams to react to business trends and adjust allocations accordingly
• Build strong relationships with store teams to identify product needs and inventory optimization opportunities
• Collaborate with Digital teams on product allocation strategies across all omnichannel platforms
• Manage regional stock rebalancing and inter-store transfers to improve inventory productivity
• Coordinate return and transfer processes while ensuring efficient product flow
• Monitor and communicate inbound and outbound forecasting to support operational efficiency
• Support exception management and resolve inventory flow issues promptly
• Analyze sales performance, sell-through, stock coverage, and inventory productivity to inform allocation decisions
• Manipulate, analyze, and evaluate large datasets to identify risks and opportunities
• Create and monitor supply chain and inventory KPIs while providing actionable insights
• Partner with Merchandising and Planning teams to enhance reporting and improve visibility on stock levels and coverage
• Support forecasting initiatives for permanent and seasonal product based on sales trends
• Provide quantitative and qualitative analysis to support business recommendations and inventory strategies
• Partner regularly with Central Supply Chain teams to review allocation priorities and special distribution needs
• Participate in weekly meetings with regional Kering Group Operations teams to align on business priorities
• Maintain strong cross-functional communication with Supply Chain, Logistics, Retail Operations, Merchandising, and Planning stakeholders
• Communicate inventory risks, opportunities, and action plans to key business partners

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Allocation, Distribution Planning, Inventory Planning, or Supply Chain Analysis
• Luxury retail or fashion industry experience preferred
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced Excel proficiency required; Power BI or Tableau experience strongly preferred
• Experience with ERP and WMS systems such as SAP, JDA, Manhattan, or similar platforms
• Strong communication and cross-functional partnership capabilities
• Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset with adaptability in rapidly changing environments
• Fluent English required; Spanish or French highly valued

Skills

Experience

3+ years of experience in Allocation, Distribution Planning, Inventory Planning, or Supply Chain Analysis. Luxury retail or fashion industry background is preferred.

Education

Bachelor's Degree required.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 100,000 to USD 110,000 per annum.

Benefits

Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short and long-term disability, paid time off programs, employee discount and perks, retirement plan with employer contributions, and bonus eligibility.

Culture

Yves Saint Laurent fosters a bold, creative, and fast-paced workplace where teams are encouraged to challenge convention while upholding the Maison’s legacy of elegance and modernity. As an employer, it values artistic vision, collaboration, and excellence, offering an environment where talent can contribute to a globally influential luxury brand with a distinctive Parisian spirit.

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