Supply Chain and Planning Manager- Luxury Retail

The Supply Chain & Planning Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end supply chain planning and execution across a portfolio of luxury retail brands. This role serves as the single point of accountability for product availability, inventory optimization, replenishment strategies, supplier performance, and supply chain excellence, ensuring a seamless customer experience while protecting brand prestige and profitability.

The incumbent will own and chair the monthly Supply & Demand Review (S&OP) process, aligning commercial objectives, inventory investments, and operational capabilities to support business growth across retail stores, e-commerce channels, and wholesale partners.

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts across all brands, product categories, and sales channels.
• Collaborate closely with Brand, Retail, E-commerce, Marketing, and Finance teams to incorporate seasonal trends, promotional activities, product launches, and market dynamics into forecasts.
• Analyze sales performance, customer buying patterns, and market trends to improve forecast accuracy and inventory decisions.
• Lead forecasting activities for key retail periods, campaigns, and festive seasons.

• Translate demand forecasts into effective supply and replenishment plans to ensure optimal product availability.
• Manage inventory allocation across boutiques, department stores, e-commerce platforms, and distribution centers.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely replenishment of products.
• Balance product availability with inventory investment to maximize sales opportunities while minimizing excess stock.

• Develop inventory strategies that support luxury retail service standards and customer expectations.
• Monitor stock levels, inventory aging, sell-through rates, and stock cover across all channels.
• Drive initiatives to reduce stock-outs, overstocks, and obsolete inventory while maintaining high availability of core and bestselling products.
• Oversee inventory planning for seasonal collections, limited editions, and exclusive launches.

• Manage supplier performance, lead times, and procurement planning to ensure continuity of supply.
• Build strong partnerships with global and regional suppliers to support product availability and operational excellence.
• Monitor supplier KPIs and proactively address potential supply risks.
• Support sourcing initiatives that align with business objectives and luxury brand standards.

• Oversee inbound logistics, warehousing operations, and distribution activities across all markets.
• Ensure efficient movement of products from suppliers to warehouses and retail locations.
• Optimize transportation, storage, and distribution processes to improve service levels and cost efficiency.
• Partner with logistics providers to maintain premium delivery standards for retail and e-commerce customers.

• Own and lead the monthly Supply & Demand Review process.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions to align demand forecasts, inventory plans, and supply capabilities.
• Provide recommendations on product allocation, inventory investments, and supply priorities.
• Present key supply chain insights, risks, opportunities, and performance metrics to senior leadership.

• Lead supply chain readiness for new product launches, seasonal collections, boutique openings, and brand expansions.
• Coordinate with Brand, Retail, Marketing, and Operations teams to ensure successful market introductions.
• Develop launch inventory plans and replenishment strategies to support sales objectives.
• Monitor launch performance and adjust supply plans accordingly.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning, inventory management, logistics, and procurement functions.
• Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency through automation, process standardization, and digital tools.
• Support supply chain transformation projects and best-practice implementation.

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks that may impact product availability or customer experience.
• Develop contingency plans for supplier disruptions, logistics challenges, and demand fluctuations.
• Ensure business continuity through proactive monitoring and risk assessment.

• Leverage ERP systems and planning tools to support data-driven decision-making.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor supply chain performance.
• Analyze inventory, forecast, replenishment, and service-level metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across supply chain systems.

• Partner closely with Retail,…