Bulgari is one of the most prestigious brands and global players on the luxury market. We design, produce, distribute and sell high-end jewels, watches, perfumes and accessories through a network of over 250 owned stores in the most exclusive shopping areas in the world and selected distributors and more than 10.000 exclusive perfumeries. Bulgari belongs to the LVMH Group (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy group), global leader in the luxury sector.
Quality and excellence are the basis of our culture that reflects the same commitment within the working environment to achieve an organisation aimed at the full satisfaction of the customer. Excellence for Bulgari means the perfect balance between top quality products and impeccable services worldwide.
We employ over 170 people in Dublin within our Worldwide Logistic and Supply Chain Centre, we are looking for a: Demand & Supply planner - Mandarin Required.
What can you expect from your role?
* Define sales forecasts for existing products, collecting, checking and analyzing all necessary information in order to increase forecasting accuracy and service level.
* Collaborate with Sales & Marketing departments on new products forecasting and act as pivot to integrate it in the global forecast.
* Acts as a forecasting interface with local and central departments.
* Manage phase-in and phase-out implications on forecast and cannibalization of novelties on existing products.
* Participate in forecast validation process to match forecast against budget and related revisions, 3YP and budget definition
* Define and monitor KPI’s related to demand planning and actual sales (Forecast accuracy).
* Develop the forecasting process, proposing new forecasting models and acting with IT as key user for the pertinent application implementation/development
* Ensure one single integrated forecast process across markets while managing products peculiarities
* Defines Inventory levels targets on each item in order to meet service level targets
* Calculates the supply needs on monthly basis to achieve Inventory and Service Level targets
* Report and monitor service level and supply planning / production KPIs
* Monitor stock valorisation and Obsolescence Creation and take actions in collaboration with F&A, Sales and Marketing Departments to ensure that all Financial Targets are met
* Work transversally with Demand, Supply and Distribution teams on to keep the Inventory levels on target by managing short term priorities and hedging against medium / long term risks
* Animate local “Sales and operations planning (S&OP)” process to evaluate all supply and inventory impacts
* Ensure smooth new products introduction by supplying sufficient products on time
* Lead the phase out process with Commercial, Marketing, F&A and Central planning departments to support Assortment revisions and avoid overstock and obsolescence creation
Minimum Experience Required:
* .University degree required, focus on Supply Chain, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
* Fluency in English & Chinese required (verbal and written)
* 3+ years previous experience in a Supply Chain role required
* Strong Quantitative data analysis skills
* Strong Excel, PowerBI and MS Office skills
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to create ad-hoc tools
* Knowledge of Planning techniques and models required
* Knowledge of SAP and / or BW required
* Strong team player with the ability to work with diverse groups of people in a productive manner
* Ability to work in a matrix environment
* Ability to effectively communicate (both written & verbal)
* Knowledge of the APAC market trends
What about us?
Our moto is “People Make the Difference”, we support you with reaching your potential.
Be Creative and Innovative: your ideas are welcome, and we encourage you to share them.
Deliver Excellence: as a luxury brand, we thrive to deliver the best experience in everything we do.
Cultivate an Entrepreneurial Spirit: we offer a supportive environment to set-up you for success.
We embrace Diversity & Inclusion, and we commit to treating all people with utmost respect, dignity and understanding
We ensure Security, Health, Safety and Environmental procedures are always followed at all times with our certification ISO 45001.
Our culture is focused on transparency, empowerment, continuous learning, and growth where our employees can demonstrate expertise and own projects.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Ireland full time with no restrictions.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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