Distribution Planner

You will join the Middle East Supply Chain team of Christian Dior Couture, located in the heart of Dubai.
Within a dynamic and strategic team, play a key role in optimizing the distribution of our products across the Middle East region.

This is a central position within our Maison, giving you exposure to numerous stakeholders both at headquarters and in regional offices (Central and Regional Supply Chain, Merchandising, etc.).

In a highly dynamic business environment, the accuracy and quality of distribution represent a major strategic challenge for the Maison.

Distribution Planning:

• Develop and monitor distribution plans for leathergoods, taking into account seasonality, available stock, and the specificities of the Middle East zone.
• Analyze distribution performance (AVR, coverage, etc.), identify improvement areas, and propose corrective actions.
• Ensure optimal stock allocation in case of shortages.
• Coordinate seasonal product launches, ensuring high availability rates at launch date.

Inventory Management:

• Monitor stock levels across stores, flag potential risks of stock-outs or overstocking, and implement corrective measures.
• Contribute to the optimization of stock management parameters (VM minimums, anticipation of sales peaks, seasonal rebalancing, etc.).

• Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Work closely with central teams, merchandising, VM, logistics, and customer service to ensure end-to-end supply chain consistency.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare regular reports on distribution performance, stock levels, and seasonal launch follow-ups.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Propose and implement process improvements as part of continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor, preferably in Supply Chain or related disciplines
• At least 3 years working experience in retail or logistics industry, including experience in distribution planning
• Comfortable with systems and data management (Excel / Anaplan / Power BI).
• Fluent in English in a professional context.
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills
• Reliable, rigorous, and adaptable

Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and adapt to various stakeholders