SAINT LAURENT Distribution Planner, Americas

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Summary
ABOUT SAINT LAURENT

Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent was the first couture house to introduce the concept of luxury prêt-à-porter in a 1966 collection called ‘Rive Gauche’, synonymous with youth and freedom. This shift represented a first critical step in the modernization of fashion and revolutionized the socio- cultural landscape. In 1999, the luxury goods division of the Kering Group acquired Yves Saint Laurent and, under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since April 2016, continues to position the house at the summit of the luxury universe. Today, Saint Laurent collections include women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties and eyewear.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Distribution Planner for the Americas Region who will report to the Director of Supply Chain & Logistics, Americas. The position will be based in W ayne, New Jersey where our Distribution Center and some Corporate offices are located along with the flexibility to work out of our NYC office at times.  

ROLE

The Distribution Planner for the Americas will help develop, implement, plan and execute the regional supply chain strategy within a multi-channel retail and wholesale environment. Support and enable business development with appropriate service levels, stock utilization, cost and working capital optimization while upholding our corporate social responsibility values. This role will work closely and partner with Regional and Worldwide Saint Laurent and Kering teams across Supply Chain, Logistics, Merchandising, Planning, Sales, Operations and Technology teams.

MISSION

·  Distribution Planning
·  Lead the evolution of pick and pack distribution from local warehouse to stores
·  Closely monitor deliveries and replenishment to the region based on sales trend for both permanent and seasonal product
·  Assess, maintain, and challenge permanent product target/safety stock ensuring appropriate sock levels within the region and in each country across all channels
·  Support seasonal product collection launch in stores and any buffer stock in warehouse; set up an offer and target stock levels (SKU/Store) + eventually buffer stock in regional warehouses
·  Build relationships with store teams to address and fulfill product needs
·  Maintain and communicate inbound/outbound forecasting to ensure smooth distribution flow
·  Partner with Digital teams on product allocation from regional warehouse for all channels
·  Manage permanent/seasonal stock rebalancing within the region
·  Coordinate return and transfer process
·  Exception management for product flows

·  Analytics
·  Ability to manipulate, analyze, evaluate and model a wide array of data
·  Create and monitor supply chain KPIs, perform analysis and review targets
·  Work jointly with Merchandising and Planning teams to enhance reporting/analysis of stock and stock coverage
·  Support merchandising, planning and/or finance teams to improve sales forecasting for best sellers along with its evolution
·  Provide quantitative and qualitative reviews of sales projections

·  Communication
·  Regularly meet with Central Supply Chain to review special distribution needs
·  Participate in weekly calls with regional Kering Group Operations teams to align with brand priorities
·  Frequent meetings with local supply chain, logistics, operations, merchandising and planning stakeholders

 

PROFILE

·  3+ years experience as Inventory or Distribution Analyst/Specialist/Coordinator
·  Fashion industry experience a plus
·  Bachelor’s Degree
·  Knowledge and proficiency of ERP and WMS systems such as, JDA, SAP, Manhattan, etc
·  Advanced Excel skills required, willing to learn new tools
·  Power BI or Tableau experience a plus
·  Ability to communicate effectively to local and central teams as well as cross-functional departments and partners across the entire organization
·  Strong analytical skills
·  Entrepreneurial approach to assess and proactively improve existing processes with the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
·  Ability to drive process improvements, resolve problems and get results, while applying a continuous improvement mindset to all workstreams
·  Fluent English, Bilingual (Spanish or French) a plus

Saint Laurent is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background

Job Type
Regular

Start Date
2022-04-25

Schedule
Full time

Organization
YSL America Holding Inc.