Distribution Planner

Overview

RIMOWA is a German heritage Maison within the LVMH group renowned for premium luggage and technical craftsmanship. As part of LVMH’s fashion & leather goods division, the brand combines engineering-led product excellence with global luxury retail operations and an international, high-performance corporate environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead medium- to long-term global distribution planning for finished goods, ensuring product availability at regional launch dates and across retail and e‑commerce channels.
• Manage product lifecycle distribution (new launches, seasonal ranges, phase‑in/phase‑out) by developing distribution plans, scenario modelling and adapting allocations based on sales performance.
• Define and maintain stock targets in Anaplan in line with DDMRP principles; monitor availability and report risks of shortages or overstocking at regional and store level.
• Coordinate upstream with Supply/Production Planners on reverse planning and optimal requirements, and liaise with Distribution Coordinators and logistics teams to translate projections into container and transport plans.
• Analyse distribution performance using key indicators (AVR, stock coverage, etc.), implement corrective actions (e.g., inter‑regional rebalances) and drive stock optimisation initiatives.
• Facilitate monthly Central–Region planning meetings to provide visibility on launches and future stock tensions and to animate cross‑functional decision making.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects: enhance distribution planning routines, develop Anaplan modules and implement distribution KPIs and reporting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (engineering, business school or equivalent), ideally with a specialization in Supply Chain.
• Minimum three years of professional experience in Supply Chain, including hands‑on Distribution Planning.
• Proven ability to analyse complex datasets and translate insights into strategic allocation decisions.
• Strong communication skills with capacity to simplify and present complex topics to diverse stakeholders.
• Organised, pragmatic and curious with the ability to manage multiple priorities under time constraints.
• Fluent English (written and spoken); German is a plus.

Skills

Experience

Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Supply Chain, including specific experience in Distribution Planning and cross‑functional coordination.

Education

Master's degree (engineering or business school) or equivalent university degree, preferably with a Supply Chain specialisation.

Culture

RIMOWA blends German engineering rigour with the creative sensibility of a luxury Maison and operates within the LVMH group’s international ecosystem. The workplace emphasises cross‑functional collaboration, operational excellence and an inclusive, diverse workforce that reflects its global clientele.