Assistant Manager- Planning and Allocation

Job description

At Montblanc North America, We are proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that when diversity and inclusion are fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence. We continue to work towards creating a workforce that represents the diversity of our clients and our communities.

 

Assistant Manager- Planning and Allocation

Montblanc| New York, NY

 

 

Role Overview

The candidate will be responsible for the management of the logistics (traffic/import/export) and allocation strategies as an integral part of the North American supply chain organization. This role will support the planning and merchandising teams to deliver a robust allocation roadmap that connects with the merchandising and financial plan of each product category and distribution channel. This role will also have a focus on outlet distribution and planning, with a focus on aligning corporate strategy with systematic execution. As a distribution support role, accurate data integrity is required to maintain relevant needs of shipping and receiving products/goods from both Montblanc HQ as well as other external vendors.

 

Responsibilities (or Mission)

·  Cross functional Strategic Alignment
·  Collaborate with merchandising and marketing teams to develop effective outlet-specific strategies, including product assortment and promotional activities.
·  Participate in cross-functional meetings to share insights, address challenges, and coordinate initiatives impacting outlet performance.
·  Manage and execute allocation strategy for ongoing and new launch collections
·  Support operational teams on all inventory planning tasks (events, client requests, internal sales)

 

·   Stock control & customer order management:
·  Perform regular stock analysis and suggest actions for product allocations and rebalancing between stores in line with boutique requests and events/fairs planning.
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·  Stock Preparation & support for boutique opening or pop-up stores in collaboration with retail team.
·  Tracking and handling customer orders to maximize sales.
·  Supports and monitors MRP & MDS parameters for inventory optimization
·  Evaluate and monitor stock level at POS and E-commerce site at the SKU level and maintain healthy MOC across network
·  Provide distributional support with the local DC to ensure timely deliveries

 

·  Data Analysis
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·  Develop dedicated useful reports for other departments such as stock analysis and retail performance.
·  Work in close collaboration with supply chain, merchandising, retail and WS teams and suggest actions to be taken from stock and allocation perspective.
·  Manage all procurement and purchase orders of sellable goods from HQ

 

 

 

Qualifications

·  Bachelor's degree required
·  1-2 years of experience in supply chain, planning or allocation role
·  Proficiency in inventory planning systems and tools (e.g., SAP, Anaplan, Salesforce).
·  Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel & Google Looker
·  Experience in luxury a plus
·  Highly skilled with computer systems and technology, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software applications and tools.
·  Proven team player who takes initiative, can prioritize and multitask effectively without sacrificing attention to detail, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
·  Exceptional organizational, project management, communication, and follow-through skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on time.

 

 

Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

 

We Offer

Employee wellbeing is a top priority at Richemont. We offer a comprehensive benefits program to support employees and their loved ones. Our core benefits include medical, dental, and vision programs. Health savings and flexible spending accounts are also available. The company offers income protection solutions including life insurance, disability benefits, and 401(k) with employer match. Understanding the importance of work-life balance, our total rewards include paid time off, a wellness reimbursement benefit, and access to the employee assistance program. Employees are encouraged to make a difference in their local communities with volunteer days off, supporting initiatives that drive change.

 

At Richemont, We Craft the Future!

 

Expected Salary Range: $70k-$80k

 

Salary will be determined based on relevant skills and experience.