Senior Distribution Planner (temporary contract)

Loewe; Paris; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A luxury fashion company in Paris is seeking a Senior Distribution Planner to manage operations during maternity leave. The role involves overseeing product distribution, managing inventory levels, and collaborating with various teams to ensure seamless operations. Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience in distribution planning within the fashion industry, strong analytical skills, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in distribution planning or inventory management.
• Strong understanding of replenishment models and allocation principles.
• Proactive mindset with solid organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• Ensure continuity of operations during maternity leave.
• Manage daily distribution of products based on market needs.
• Lead cross-functional partners to optimize shipping flows.

Connaissances

Distribution planning

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Fluency in English

Outils

Power BI

Distribution tools

Description du poste

Senior Distribution Planner (temporary contract)

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Being part of LOEWE gives you the opportunity of learning new things every day and working with people passionate about what they do, in a fast moving and ambitious company.

If you are passionate about luxury and distribution, this represents a great opportunity to join Loewe Supply Chain team in our Paris offices to cover maternity leave within the RTW/Shoes category starting in December.

The main mission of the Senior Distribution Planner is to ensure continuity of operations, cross-functional alignment, and performance delivery during maternity leave, while safeguarding key ongoing projects and managing the existing team structure.

Your role will be:

• In close collaboration with Merchandising, guarantee effective and timely collection launches in store and constantly monitor product availability both in central and in market
• Manage daily distribution of seasonal and carry over products, securing allocation priorities based on the latest market needs, and including fair share replenishment in case of shortage
• Ensure rightsized stock coverage at central and in the regions, monitor worldwide stock levels and propose adjustments, including rebalancing between stores/countries/regions
• Define the best shipping flows and frequencies to improve region/store service level, and support the optimization of shipping and transportation total lead times
• Anticipate variations of retail demand (store openings, sales peaks, warehouse closures, etc.)
• Support ad hoc shipping requests to support press, shootings, etc.
• Provide visibility to central and regional counterparts of central product availabilities, incoming shipments and future product allocations
• Prepare and contribute to monthly S&OP meetings with updated KPI monitoring and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Safeguard progress on ongoing projects.
• Lead and coordinate with cross-functional partners (Retail, Merchandising, Supply Chain HQ & Regional teams, Logistics).

What is important for the role:

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in distribution planning or inventory management, ideally in the fashion industry
• Strong understanding of replenishment models, allocation principles, and assortment strategies
• Proficiency in key inventory management KPIs: Target Stock, Coverage, Sell-Through, Fair Share
• Advanced analytical skills and attention to detail with high accuracy in execution
• Excellent Excel proficiency; Power BI and distribution tools knowledge a strong plus
• Proactive mindset with solid interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a small team
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural, cross-functional environment
• Fluency in English is required

About us:

Created in Spain in 1846, LOEWE approaches over 180 years as one of the world’s major luxury houses. Since 2013, under LOEWE’s creative director, Jonathan Anderson, the brand has started a new chapter, presenting itself to the world as a house focused on craft and culture; evidenced through an intellectual yet playful approach to fashion, bold and vibrant Spanish lifestyle, and unmatched expertise with leather.

LOEWE has a rich legacy of craftsmanship dating back to its beginnings as a collective workshop and has long valued artisanal techniques in its approach to design and manufacture. These core values are reflected in the brand’s belief in the importance of craft in today’s culture, its modern interpretations of historical artistic achievements and its commitment to supporting contemporary art, craft and culture around the world.

If you think this role is made for you, please send us your CV!