Planning Specialist

Overview

Christian Dior Couture, a distinguished name in the luxury fashion industry, is part of the renowned LVMH Group. The brand is celebrated for its exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs, offering a dynamic and prestigious environment for professionals seeking to contribute to its legacy of excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

• Consolidate collection and permanent product plans into a single, integrated production demand for the production poles.
• Develop and maintain short-, mid-, and long-term production schedules aligned with available capacity.
• Prioritize production sequencing to ensure optimal manpower saturation and line efficiency.
• Continuously update schedules in response to demand changes, capacity variations, or operational constraints.
• Act as the primary planning counterpart for the assigned production pole.
• Work closely with pole production planners to validate feasibility, sequencing, and workload distribution.
• Support the production poles in managing capacity constraints, workload peaks, and production bottlenecks.
• Ensure clear and timely communication between planning and manufacturing teams.
• Monitor production progress versus plan and identify deviations or risks.
• Propose and coordinate re-planning actions to secure production continuity and delivery targets.
• Track key planning and execution KPIs such as schedule adherence and capacity utilization.
• Contribute to the improvement of planning and scheduling processes, with a focus on production pole-level execution.
• Support the development of standard planning rules and best practices for capacity-driven scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in production planning or scheduling, preferably in the fashion, apparel, or luxury industry.
• Strong expertise in production planning, scheduling, and capacity management within manufacturing environments.
• Solid understanding of industrial processes, workforce planning, and operational constraints.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and planning tools; strong Excel skills required.
• Ability to translate complex planning inputs into clear and executable schedules.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Clear, structured, and pragmatic communication style.
• Problem-solving and execution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, change-driven environments.
• Proven experience interfacing with manufacturing sites or production hubs.
• English knowledge: B2 or higher; French knowledge is a plus.

Skills

Experience

Minimum of 3 years in production planning or scheduling, preferably within the fashion, apparel, or luxury industry.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Culture

Christian Dior Couture is synonymous with luxury and innovation, offering a workplace that values creativity and excellence. Employees are immersed in a culture that celebrates heritage while embracing modernity, fostering an environment where talent thrives.