Distribution Planner

Christian Dior Couture; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury fashion brand in Dubai seeks a Supply Chain team member to optimize product distribution across the Middle East. The role involves monitoring stock levels, analyzing performance, and coordinating launches. Candidates should have a degree in Supply Chain, 3+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Excel and Power BI. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in retail or logistics, including distribution planning.
• Fluent in English for professional use.
• Reliable, adaptable, with excellent analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor distribution plans for leathergoods.
• Analyze distribution performance and identify improvement areas.
• Coordinate seasonal product launches to ensure availability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related

Tools

Excel

Anaplan

Power BI

Job description

Position

You will join the Middle East Supply Chain team of Christian Dior Couture, located in the heart of Dubai. Within a dynamic and strategic team, play a key role in optimizing the distribution of our products across the Middle East region. This is a central position within our Maison, giving you exposure to numerous stakeholders both at headquarters and in regional offices (Central and Regional Supply Chain, Merchandising, etc.). In a highly dynamic business environment, the accuracy and quality of distribution represent a major strategic challenge for the Maison.

Job responsibilities

Distribution Planning

• Develop and monitor distribution plans for leathergoods, taking into account seasonality, available stock, and the specificities of the Middle East zone.
• Analyze distribution performance (AVR, coverage, etc.), identify improvement areas, and propose corrective actions.
• Ensure optimal stock allocation in case of shortages.
• Coordinate seasonal product launches, ensuring high availability rates at launch date.

Inventory Management

• Monitor stock levels across stores, flag potential risks of stock-outs or overstocking, and implement corrective measures.
• Contribute to the optimization of stock management parameters (VM minimums, anticipation of sales peaks, seasonal rebalancing, etc.).
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with central teams, merchandising, VM, logistics, and customer service to ensure end-to-end supply chain consistency.

Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare regular reports on distribution performance, stock levels, and seasonal launch follow-ups.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Propose and implement process improvements as part of continuous improvement initiatives.

Profile

• Bachelor, preferably in Supply Chain or related disciplines
• At least 3 years working experience in retail or logistics industry, including experience in distribution planning
• Comfortable with systems and data management (Excel / Anaplan / Power BI).
• Fluent in English in a professional context.
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills
• Reliable, rigorous, and adaptable
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and adapt to various stakeholders.