Distribution Planner

**Position**:
Louis Vuitton is looking for a Supply Chain Distribution planner, for the South Asia region, based in Singapore, committed to deliver excellence, be client-centric, and innovative.

Working closely with Merchandising team for Leather Goods and Accessories, the Distribution planner improves and implements the Supply Chain process to support the business growth. Focusing on the job’s responsibilities, he/she analyses sales, stock, and performance (by category, per Country) to provide recommendations to maximize opportunities and limit liabilities.

**Job responsibilities**:
**Duties & Responsibilities**

**DISTRIBUTION**
- Define the stock targets of the stores. Ensure that stock targets are increasing / decreasing in line with the potential and the stock situation.
- Secure a smooth replenishment of the stores. Update distribution parameters when needed (auto-replenishment calendar, distribution open or closed, priorities in case of shortage )
- Anticipate seasonality peaks and build stock accordingly
- Setup the distribution for new stores, organize stock support for opening, renovation, and events.
- Constantly strive to optimize lead time and increase reactivity.

**SEASONAL PRODUCTS MANAGEMENT**
- Define /manage with Merchandising team the store priorities to optimize the sell through after launch.
- Calculate stock targets and arrange delivery to the stores in accordance with the stock optimization plan.
- Analyze and project the end-of-season Sell Through and implement optimization actions, rebalance the inventory to maximize the sales.
- Retrieve the end-of-season stock according to the target planning.

**INVENTORY MANAGEMENT**
- Optimize the stock level in the network. Ensure that the stock value is increasing less quickly than the sales.
- Ensure timely rebalancing of overstock and out of offer products.
- Monitor and improve key KPIs: overstock, availability rate, long tail to avoid the risk of obsolescence.

**CLIENT ORDER MANAGEMENT**
- Maintain product status in Order Management System (orderable / non-orderable / under validation)
- Fulfill client orders through stock support, rebalancing, or escalation to Central team, ensure that priorities are correctly applied.
- Communicate closely with the stores and provide visibility on fulfillment
- Monitor deposit rate and conversion rate.

**PROJECTS, INNOVATION & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT**
- Participate and contribute to global Supply chain projects and represents at best South Asia’s interests.
- Challenge the status quo (processes, tools, organization ) to elevate the overall efficiency of our supply chain and reach the Zone and company’s objectives.

**Profile**:
**Key Requirements & Competencies**
- Bachelor’s degree - preferably in Operations Management or Supply Chain.
- Prior experience in Supply Chain Management and/or retail fulfilment operations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Computer/data savvy:

- Solid proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Power BI or equivalent, programming skills (VBA, SQL)
- SAP Experience is a plus
- Ability to prioritize and work efficiently under pressure with the capacity to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
- Client-centric approach and commercial mindset.
- Possess an attention to detail with a critical thinking mindset.
- Team player and with the ability to adapt to accept new ideas and ways of working.

**_LOUIS VUITTON _**
**MAISON***:

- Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton perpetuates the ambitious vision of its namesake. From his origins as a master trunk maker, manufacturing boxes used to pack both everyday objects as well as voluminous wardrobes, Louis Vuitton and his successors introduced numerous innovations including the advent of the flat-top trunk, lightweight canvas, signature patterns, and the tumbler lock. Today, Louis Vuitton’s legacy is expressed through its rigorous spirit of innovation, the boldness of its creations and an uncompromising demand for excellence.