[Montblanc] Planning Manager

Seoul, 11, KR

Permanent

Since MONTBLANC revolutionized writing culture in 1906 with the first spill-proof fountain pen, we have been known for outstanding craftsmanship, highest aesthetics, and innovative solutions. And we keep pushing the boundaries. We combine the best of tradition, technology and design in writing instruments, watches, leather goods, new technologies and selected accessories. With our name and in our emblem, we embody this mission: to implement bold ideas with outstanding craftsmanship and create refined products for people with highest expectations. In doing so, we are at the forefront of technology and design, drawing on the passion of more than 3,000 employees and living a culture that - like our products - inspires people to unleash their potential, to thrive and to achieve.

MAIN PURPOSE

This position supervises overall demand, supply and distribution planning and also inventory management for all Montblanc Korea business. He/she takes care of all duties related to taking stock from HQ, distributing the stock into each sales channel and circulating the stock between all networks in order to maximize sales turnover and inventory efficiency. In addition, he/she is responsible for the inventory fulfillment% not only for novelty but also continuity products to receive right products and right volume on time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibility: Demand and Distribution Planning

Maintain accurate monthly sales forecasts for all sales channels by reviewing historical sales performance and by anticipating future demands aligned with business strategy
Oversee the inventory fulfillment% for novelties and continuities and negotiate additional allocations with HQ
Execute the inventory distribution into each sales channel; retail, wholesale and ecommerce while considering sales targets, category mix and appropriate assortments in line with a merchandising strategy
Re-balance the stock between all sales channels through circulating excessive ones in order to maximize sales turnover and operational margins
Manage inventory supply for specific brand/boutique events in collaboration with relevant departments to ensure smooth operations and on-time delivery
Maintain a close relationship across internal departments and demand/distribution planning teams in HQ through continuous communications

Key responsibility: Inventory Management

Define key objectives related to the inventory level such as total inventory value, stock month coverage, assortment & model stock fulfillment% and overstock%
Control the inventory in & out for optimizing business benefit
Arrange the return shipments for excessive stock to HQ or other countries
Act relevant tasks for products with PLC (Product Life Cycle) and HQ guidelines

Key responsibility: Operational and Supply Chain Process Management

Maintain the material master data including compliances in line with global/local standards and policies
Ensure seamless supply chain flows from HQ to end customers to achieve the sales target
Monitor the shipment status of all backorders to receive on time
Identify products or local regulations constraints and proactively propose action plans to eliminate or minimize risks
Take parts of group projects on operation or IT that require Brand involvement

Key responsibility: Others

Supervise the digitized online special sale and on-site friends & family sale from product quality inspections to billing documents creation while coordinating event preparations
Be responsible for a SAP key user in the module of OTC (Order-To-Cash) and MDM (Master Data Management)
Support other SCM operational tasks in collaboration with team members

PROFILE:

University degree
Over 10 years of professional experiences related to demand/inventory planning in retail / luxury industry

SKILLS:

Fluent in English both verbal & written
Experience with ERP system, SAP is required
Sensitive to numbers with strong analytical skills, good planning and organizational skills
Great attention to details and result-oriented
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to build relationships across diverse departments

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