Business Planner — EME Zone

Overview

CELINE is a Parisian maison of couture and leather goods operating within the LVMH group. The brand is recognized for minimalist design, artisanal craftsmanship and an uncompromising approach to quality; as an employer it combines creative ambition with the operational rigor of a global luxury house.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly sales forecasting process for the EME zone, incorporating market specificities, events and both quantitative and qualitative inputs.
• Prepare and facilitate the monthly Sales Plan review with the central Business Planning team and ensure alignment across stakeholders.
• Define and implement KPIs to measure forecast accuracy, sales performance and seasonal product management to support commercial steering.
• Own and animate the Best Estimate process in close collaboration with Zone Merchandising and Finance.
• Coordinate preparation of buying sessions and size purchasing envelopes (Open to Buy) together with the central Business Planning team.
• Validate the balance of the zone Sales Plan and approve purchase ambitions in partnership with Merchandising.
• Be responsible for distribution planning for Women's Accessories and Second Life categories, ensuring product availability across Retail and Digital channels.
• Manage monthly rebalancing to optimise sell-through of seasonal products and collaborate with stores and merchandising to maintain breadth and depth of stock.
• Act as a key contributor to the Anaplan Business Planning transformation and lead improvements to data and reporting tools, notably Power BI.

Qualifications

• Degree from an engineering or business school; specialization in supply chain preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in sales forecasting, business planning or demand planning.
• Fluent in French and English (spoken and written).
• High numerical literacy with proven ability to manipulate and validate large datasets.
• Organised, autonomous, flexible and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously; strong interpersonal skills and commercial sensibility for luxury product.

Skills

Experience

Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in sales forecasting, business planning or demand planning, preferably within fashion, luxury goods or a retail/omnichannel environment.

Education

Degree from an engineering or business school; a supply chain specialization is ideal.

Culture

CELINE offers a high-performance, design-led environment typical of an LVMH maison, where creative sensibility and operational excellence intersect. The workplace values craftsmanship, cross-functional collaboration and analytical rigour within an international and fast-moving luxury context.