Supply and Demand Planner

Overview

Bulgari, a distinguished name in the luxury market, is renowned for its exquisite jewelry, watches, perfumes, and accessories. As a part of the LVMH Group, Bulgari benefits from the global prestige and leadership of Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy in the luxury sector. With a network of over 250 owned stores and more than 10,000 exclusive perfumeries worldwide, Bulgari is committed to quality and excellence, ensuring customer satisfaction through superior products and services.

Role & Responsibilities

• Define sales forecasts for existing products by collecting, checking, and analyzing necessary information to enhance forecasting accuracy and service levels.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing departments on new product forecasting and integrate it into the global forecast.
• Act as a forecasting interface with local and central departments.
• Manage phase-in and phase-out implications on forecasts and address cannibalization of novelties on existing products.
• Participate in the forecast validation process to align forecasts with budget and related revisions, including three-year plans and budget definitions.
• Define and monitor KPIs related to demand planning and actual sales, focusing on forecast accuracy.
• Develop the forecasting process by proposing new models and acting as a key user with IT for application implementation and development.
• Ensure a single integrated forecast process across markets while managing product peculiarities.
• Define inventory level targets for each item to meet service level targets.
• Calculate monthly supply needs to achieve inventory and service level targets.
• Report and monitor service level and supply planning/production KPIs.
• Monitor stock valuation and obsolescence creation, collaborating with Finance, Sales, and Marketing departments to meet financial targets.
• Work transversally with Demand, Supply, and Distribution teams to maintain inventory levels by managing short-term priorities and hedging against medium/long-term risks.
• Animate the local Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to evaluate supply and inventory impacts.
• Ensure smooth new product introductions by supplying sufficient products on time.
• Lead the phase-out process with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and Central Planning departments to support assortment revisions and avoid overstock and obsolescence.

Qualifications

• University degree in Supply Chain or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience in a Supply Chain role (2-3 years) or equivalent experience.

Skills

Experience

Minimum of 3 years in a Supply Chain role or equivalent experience.

Education

University degree in Supply Chain or equivalent.

Benefits

Bulgari offers a dynamic and innovative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Culture

Bulgari fosters a culture of excellence and innovation, emphasizing quality and customer satisfaction. The company values autonomy, drive, and commitment, encouraging operational effectiveness and conscientiousness among its employees.