Demand & Supply Planner (m/f/d)

Position

Welcome to RIMOWA, the first German Maison of the LVMH Group. We are a global lifestyle brand with a mission to create the essential tools for a lifetime of travel. For more than 125 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to develop unique products where function coexists with luxury, heritage with innovation, and craftsmanship with design.

At RIMOWA we believe that great ambitions demand resilient companions. It’s why our tools are created with longevity in mind. Because the most meaningful journeys last more than a trip, they last a lifetime. Please join us to discover your own.

Within the Client Care department, the Demand & Supply Planner plays a central role in driving operational excellence and maintaining a balance between supply and demand dynamics. Your responsibility will be to ensure an efficient supply chain process while managing the end-to-end spare parts planning. The role includes procurement needs, demand planning and distribution planning for Asia and EMEA regions.

This position will report to the Client Care Operations Manager of the Client Care activity.

Job responsibilities

Lead the Procurement planning

• Define the monthly purchase forecast of the spare part portfolio (2000 SKU) on 12 months horizon
• Execute the weekly purchase orders to factories and to suppliers to replenish the central hub
• Based on MOQ, lead time and demand volume, decide if the ordering process is via an internal transfer of central hub or directly to the supplier
• Responsible for the planning tool set up : stock coverage, safety stock, replenishment frequency, ABC classification…

Manage the Demand Planning

• Based on historical repair data & market trends, forecast spare parts needs on a 12 months horizon; adjust demand forecast based on seasonality
• Collaborate with product design team to gather information on product launches, product evolutions & end of life that may impact the demand
• Responsible for the forecast accuracy

Ensure & monitore the distribution planning

• Manage daily planning to distribute products from central hub to local hub and from local hub to repair workshops & stores
• Proactive communication on all spare parts related topics to local markets : propose substitution, stock buffer set up…
• Ensure product visibility and availability (OTIF) to local hubs, workshops & stores
• Responsible for inventory level in hubs (avoid stock out or overstock situations

Continuous Improvement & project

• Bring expertise & contribute in the S&OP Repair project

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, business administration or related field; or training in a commercial/ technical environment (e.g. technician, technical business economist or certificate of master craftsman)
• 5+ years’ experience in Supply Chain, S&OP or Planning, ideally in the luxury, FMCG or manufacturing industry
• Experienced in working with planning tools and excellent Excel skills
• Strong communication skills, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Synthetic and well-structured mindset with priority management
• Be proactive with continuous improvement mindset and willing to challenge the status quo
• English fluency mandatory, German, Mandarin, Japanese skills would be a plus

Additional information

What you can expect from us:

• 30 days paid vacation per year
• Flexible working hours
• RIMOWA Essential Cabin suitcase as a gift after the probationary period
• Corporate benefits and 30% discount on the RIMOWA assortment
• Company pension scheme with a high employer contribution or other capital-forming benefits
• Great canteen with freshly cooked and affordable food
• Urban Sports Club membership, public transportation ticket & job bike (partly subsidized)
• International environment and development opportunities within LVMH

BECOME PART OF RIMOWA:

Please send us your complete application documents including your salary requirements and details of your possible starting date.

We look forward to receiving your application!Look for us on Instagram @RIMOWA or visit us on our RIMOWA Career page: https://career.rimowa.com/

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to RIMOWA’s DNA. We know that for our business to thrive, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow.