BALENCIAGA – DEMAND PLANNER (F/M)

Job description

About us Cristóbal Balenciaga founded the House in 1917 in his home of Spain. In 1937, he established the brand in Paris, designing its collections there until 1968. Cristóbal Balenciaga had a reputation as a couturier of uncompromising standards and was referred to as "the master of us all" by Christian Dior and as “The Couturier of the Couturiers” by Gabrielle Chanel. The ultra-modern shapes were trademarks of the house. While the brand’s identity is firmly rooted in its highly conceptual prêt-à-porter collections, its leather goods, footwear, and accessories experience worldwide success as well. Among the archetypal products of the House are its handbag collections. A new focus on the development of Balenciaga ready-to-wear collections for men was quickly established as highly successful. Since October 2015, Demna has designed both men’s and women’s collections as the artistic director. The Balenciaga House, part of the Kering group since 2001, is one of the most influential names in fashion. We are currently seeking a Demand Planner who will report to the Demand Planning Manager.

Your opportunity

Within the operations department, you are in charge of planning Retail demand for your product category: in line with sales ambitions and product strategy, you develop/adjust sales forecasts and manage purchases in order to optimize product availability while controlling stock levels.

How you will contribute

·  Elaborate forecasts on existing products in collaboration with Merchandising on a dedicated scope.
·  Adjust the sales forecasts and monitor the discrepancies between the initial assumptions and the adjusted forecasts
·  Consolidate all forecasts and ensure follow-up
·  Define and maintain key planning parameters: production leadtime, Reorder tool, stock, safety stock, integration of substitutions, etc.
·  Elaborate and adjust the needs on existing products to propose reorders
·  Anticipate stock shortages, identify overstock risks at the global warehouse and propose appropriate action plans
·  Support in daily/monthly management : update and follow-up of operational / working files

Who you are

·  First experience in supply chain - if possible in retail planning.
·  Organized, rigorous, analytical, autonomous, and teamwork skills.
·  Thorough mastery of Excel
·  Fluent in English, French and Italian would be a plus.

Why work with us?

Balenciaga is committed to thriving your professional development within the House or in the Kering group. We empower leaders to create, build and sustain high performing teams that excel in execution. We guide every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Diversity Commitment

Balenciaga is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity in all its forms - gender, age, nationality, culture, disability, sexual orientation… - enriches the workplace and our client experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome all applications and select our talents based on competencies and in alignment with our brand behaviors. Setting people for success is what we live for. It is part of our interview process to discuss with you how to excel in our company.

·  Full time
·  Europe
·  France