Senior Procurement Planner

Location FlorenceTuscanyItaly
Type Other
Seniority Senior
Posted Mar 16, 2026
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Chanel in Florence (Firenze Osmannoro) seeks a Senior Procurement Planner to lead procurement planning, supplier coordination and inventory optimisation.

Overview

Chanel is an independent French luxury house recognised for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories, fragrance and beauty. As a global employer, Chanel combines artisanal savoir‑faire with sophisticated international operations and maintains a discreet, brand‑driven culture focused on creativity, quality and long‑term stewardship of its maisons.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Translate demand forecasts and commercial plans into procurement schedules and purchase orders to meet delivery and inventory targets.
  • Collaborate with merchandising, sourcing, logistics and production teams to align supply plans with seasonal launches and assortments.
  • Manage supplier cadence: confirm lead times, secure capacity, monitor on‑time delivery and escalate supply risks.
  • Optimize inventory levels through safety stock analysis, SKU rationalisation and replenishment strategies to minimise obsolescence while safeguarding service levels.
  • Run S&OP cycles and provide timely procurement inputs; prepare and present supply‑chain KPIs and scenario analyses to stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with customs, inbound logistics and warehouse teams to ensure smooth flow of goods and resolution of supply chain exceptions.
  • Drive continuous improvement projects related to procurement processes, cost visibility and supplier performance.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
  • Proven track record in procurement or supply planning within fashion, luxury goods, apparel or fast‑moving consumer goods.
  • Strong analytical aptitude with experience using data to drive stock optimisation and procurement decisions.
  • Ability to lead cross‑functional discussions and influence senior stakeholders in a matrixed organisation.
  • High attention to detail, organisational discipline and aptitude for working to seasonal deadlines.

Skills

Demand forecasting Procurement planning Inventory optimisation Supplier relationship management Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Purchase order scheduling KPI reporting and performance analysis Advanced Excel ERP systems (SAP or Oracle preferred)

Experience

Typically 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, supply planning or demand planning, ideally within fashion, luxury or consumer goods; demonstrable experience managing supplier relationships and multi‑category assortments across seasonal product cycles.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or equivalent; professional certifications in supply chain or procurement advantageous.

Culture

Chanel blends a heritage of artisanal excellence with an international, fast‑paced operational environment. Employees are expected to combine meticulous attention to detail with collaborative problem‑solving and a respect for the brand’s aesthetic and quality standards.