Supply Chain Planning Product Specialist
Richemont is hiring a Supply Chain Planning Product Specialist in Moscavide, Portugal — lead demand forecasting, inventory optimisation and S&OP for luxury product ranges.
Overview
Richemont is a leading Swiss-based luxury goods holding company comprising a portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watches, leather goods and writing instruments. The group fosters artisanal craftsmanship, design excellence and long-term brand stewardship while operating an international, multi-brand organisation supporting retail, wholesale and digital channels.
Role & Responsibilities
- Translate product and merchandising strategies into executable supply plans across seasonal cycles and product lifecycles.
- Own demand forecasting inputs for assigned product ranges and reconcile with sales, wholesale and e‑commerce projections.
- Manage inventory allocation and replenishment rules to optimise in‑store and omnichannel availability while minimising excess stock.
- Coordinate the S&OP process for product planning stakeholders, driving consensus between merchandising, production, logistics and finance.
- Maintain and validate product master data and planning parameters to ensure accurate replenishment and reporting.
- Produce regular KPIs and analytic reporting to measure forecast accuracy, fill rates, stock turn and age, and propose corrective actions.
- Support system implementations and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning tools, processes and controls.
- Act as primary point of contact for cross‑functional stakeholders on planning issues, escalations and launch readiness.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or a related discipline; postgraduate study in supply chain or analytics preferred.
- Demonstrable experience in demand planning, inventory management or product planning within fashion, luxury goods or premium retail.
- Strong analytical capability with a track record of improving forecast accuracy and inventory performance.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across commercial, operations and IT teams.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail with a process‑oriented mindset.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3–5 years of progressive experience in supply chain planning, demand forecasting or inventory management, preferably within fashion, luxury or premium retail environments.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Economics or a related field; postgraduate qualification in supply chain/operations or analytics is advantageous.
Culture
Richemont cultivates a culture that values craftsmanship, creative excellence and long‑term brand development. Teams operate collaboratively across disciplines and geographies, balancing operational rigour with respect for heritage and product quality.