INVENTORY PLANNING ASSISTANT MANAGER / STAFF

Position

OVERALL, MISSION

Company Overview:

Louis Vuitton is a world-renowned luxury brand, celebrated for its iconic products and exceptional craftsmanship. As a leader in the fashion industry, Louis Vuitton is committed to delivering unparalleled quality and service to its customers. We are seeking a highly skilled and data-oriented Distribution Planner to join our dynamic team.

 

Position Overview:

The Distribution Planner will play a critical role in optimizing the distribution and inventory operations at Louis Vuitton. This position requires a strategic thinker with a strong analytical background, capable of leveraging data to enhance inventory management and overall distribution efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Inventory planning and distribution processes and a passion for driving data-driven decision-making.

Job responsibilities

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Distribution:

• • Define the stock targets of the stores and ensure they align with potential and stock situations.
  • Secure a smooth replenishment of the stores and update distribution parameters when needed (auto-replenishment calendar, distribution open or closed, priorities in case of shortage).
  • Anticipate seasonality peaks and build stock accordingly.
  • Provide visibility to Merchandising and Retail teams to define the business strategy at launch for new products
  • Set up distribution for new stores, organize stock support for openings, renovations, and events.
  • Constantly strive to optimize lead time and increase reactivity.

 

2. Inventory Management:

1. • Optimize stock levels in the network and ensure stock value increases less quickly than sales.
   • Ensure timely rebalancing of overstock and out-of-offer products.
   • Monitor and improve key KPIs: overstock, availability, to avoid the risk of obsolescence.

 

3. Client Order Management:

• • Maintain product status in the Order Management System (orderable/non-orderable/under validation).
  • Fulfill client orders through stock support, rebalancing, or escalation to the Central team, ensuring priorities are correctly applied.
  • Communicate closely with stores and provide visibility on fulfillment.
  • Monitor rejection rate and conversion rate.

 

4. Collaboration and Communication:

• • Work closely with Logistics/Warehouse, Merchandising, Retail, and Central teams to ensure alignment on inventory, supply chain strategies, performance, and initiatives.
  • Provide the right level of information depending on the counterpart.
  • Be connected and partner with worldwide supply chain community.

 

5. Projects, Continuous Improvement, and Data-Oriented:

• • Participate and contribute to global supply chain projects, representing Japan's interests.
  • Challenge the status quo (processes, tools, organization) to elevate overall supply chain efficiency and reach company objectives.
  • Understand and quickly adapt to our Supply Chains systems/tools
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track KPIs and supply chain metrics.
  • Analyze datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights helping supply chain decisions.

Profile

Key Requirements & Competencies:

• Prior experience in Supply Chain Management and/or retail fulfillment operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer/data oriented:
• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Power BI or equivalent, programming skills (VBA, SQL).
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Ability to prioritize and work efficiently under pressure with the capacity to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
• Client-centric approach and commercial mindset.
• Possess an attention to detail with a critical thinking mindset.
• Team player with the ability to adapt and accept new ideas and ways of working.
• Japanese fluent and professional Enligsh.

Additional information

INTERNAL WORKING RELATIONS

• Finance
• Merchandising
• National Sales
• Other business relate division

 

LOUIS VUITTON BEHAVIOURS

Emotional Intelligence / Self and Team Development

Team Spirit/ Agility / Decision Making

Innovation / Client Centric and Excellence

Skills development opportunities

At Louis Vuitton Japan, an Inventory Planner role offers opportunities for skills development in areas such as advanced Excel, ERP systems, data analytics, inventory management, demand planning, luxury goods supply chain, regulatory compliance, project management, and Agile methodologies.

Career advancement prospects include roles like Senior Inventory Planner, Supply Chain Manager, Demand Planner, Logistics Coordinator, Project Manager, Data Analyst, and global positions such as International Assignments and Regional Supply Chain Lead, all within a dynamic and collaborative open-plan office environment.

Recruitment process

INTERVIEW PROCESS 　　　

1^st Interview: HR Interview

2^nd INTERVIEW: HM Interview

3^rd interview:  Head of Div Interview