Manager, Supply Chain Planning

TITLE: Manager, Supply Chain Planning
REPORTING TO: Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Planning
FLSA: Exempt
LOCATION: New York, NY (hybrid)

Welcome to Kering Beauté – Established in 2023, Kering Beauté aims to create value for the Group and its Houses. In June 2023, Kering Beauté announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire historic high-end fragrance house Creed; founded in 1760 it is known for its distinctive collections of timeless and sophisticated perfumes, including the iconic Aventus. This acquisition represents a major step for Kering Beauté. It perfectly complements Kering's existing portfolio, and immediately gives Kering Beauté a significant presence.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. 

Why Work With Us? We care about our team members, and we offer a competitive salary of $90K - $100K, benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, employee discounts and much more!

OVERVIEW: We are seeking a Manager, Supply Chain Planning to join our team at Kering Beauté, overseeing The House of Creed, Mizensir, Balenciaga, and Bottega Veneta. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all purchasing and import logistics functions, including procurement, logistics, inventory, and supply chain. This person will play a crucial role in developing and owning operations processes to ensure a cost-effective and controlled flow of products in alignment with demand forecasts and sales budget goals

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and oversee all aspects of Purchasing and Inventory Management functions, collaborating with Sales, Finance and Marketing teams to develop and execute an effective inventory management strategy.
• Manage purchasing activities and supplier relationships, working closely with the Head of Operations to optimize resources and streamline processes.
• Coordinate inbound freight timing in partnership with freight forwarder for orders originating in Europe and Asia.
• Analyze weekly inbound KPIs for the company, communicate shortages of shipments, and develop action plans for inventory continuity.
• Collaborate with 3PL warehouse to communicate inventory arrival and enhance product flow continuity.
• Work with Senior Manager of Supply Chain Planning on forecasting inventory for monthly replenishment orders, future launches orders and production planning for domestic product assemblies.
• Identify and address process gaps within existing supply and demand planning framework, proposing innovative solutions.
• Partner with the Head of Operations to develop and implement a comprehensive operations strategy, encompassing all segments of Operations including: Logistics, Purchasing, Inventory Management and Warehousing.
• Assist with SKU set up and the employee discount program.
• Seek to promote and cultivate the company and brand awareness with external partners

CORE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Supply Chain or Business Finance preferred.
• 5+ years of experience related to purchasing, sourcing management, supply chain, demand planning.
• Luxury/Beauty consumer goods experience, including 3+ years forecasting and inventory planning experience, and 2+ years of manager/senior level responsibility.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration/problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams projects and drive process improvement.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and trends in supply chain management.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of SAP or comparable ERP is a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish/French a plus but not necessary.