Inbound/Import Planner – FBP & Fashion

Chanel is a world leader in creating, manufacturing and distributing luxury products, including Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare, Jewellery and Watches. Founded by Gabrielle Chanel in 1910, the House remains dedicated to quality craftsmanship and offering high-end creations. At present, Chanel employs more than 32,000 people worldwide.

Chanel is dedicated to creating the conditions for people to perform at their best, building on their strengths and enabling them to benefit from new opportunities. It offers a unique working environment where people are given time to understand the brand, the business, and develop their personal motivations. This means everyone can grow, continue to be inspired and feel included, now and in the future. The company fosters true collaboration and respect for all, grounded in the belief that diversity is essential to the success of the organization and its people.

We are now recruiting an Inbound and Import Planner for Fashion and Fragrance and Beauty to join our Supply Chain team.

WHAT IMPACT YOU CAN CREATE AT CHANEL

The Inbound and Import Planner will oversee Supply Chain operations relating to Fashion, Watches, Fine Jewelry and High Jewelry and Fragrance and Beauty.  You will ensure efficiency in the business processes within the inbound and import functions and maintain key processes relating to shipments and inventory management.

YOU ARE ENERGIZED BY

The ideal candidate will be energised by Supply Chain and in particular driving the relationships required to ensure smooth success of the inbound and import function. You will be responsible for liaising and building relationships with external providers to manage their operational performance KPI’s and building and maintaining excellent and highly productive relationships with the regional operations and IT teams.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Oversee and drive consistent efficiencies in the supply chain operations team through automation & elimination of non-value adding steps in partnership with the Supply Chain Manager.

• Act as the sole point of contact for Distribution team in planning inbound activities and returns.

• Track shipments and escalate with freight forwarders to avoid any delays.

• Review freight options and lead optimization projects to reduce lead-time and customs clearance lead time.

• Manage the end-to-end responsibility for safe & timely arrival of all inbound freight

• Liaise with warehouse team in for inbound planning and attending daily DC meeting to align DC on incoming shipments.

• Manage shipping administration including liaising with freight forwarder, customs clearance agent & customs.

• Freight tracking and reconciliation for all divisions.

• Manage and be responsible for all in bound transfers, manage any credit notes for damages or shortages and liaising with global for all imports for the Watches, Fine and High Jewelry categories.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Tertiary qualifications in Supply chain management, warehousing, logistics or significant hands-on experience.

• Advanced experience of Excel and be a daily hands on user, along with exposure or knowledge of TMI and Manhattan (WMS) systems.

• The ability to create effective working relationships with all stakeholders, both internal and external, to achieve the desired outcomes for the business.

• Good analytical skills and the ability to gather, interpret and disseminate information

• Previous experience in inventory management, including knowledge of inventory management process, procedures and systems, with retail or FMCG experience highly regarded.

WHAT CHANEL CAN OFFER YOU

Chanel is dedicated to empowering our people to develop and learn wholistically. We believe by nurturing the whole person, not just the employee, we give people the space and tools to design their impact based on their individual strengths and intrinsic motivations.

Chanel remains committed to rewarding people competitively, as well as offering initiatives such as wellbeing programs, learning and development opportunities, and parental leave for all parents globally.

We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and personal attributes do not form part of the selection process. Our team is selected solely for their talents and capabilities. We welcome the opportunity to learn how we can leverage your unique abilities and experiences to drive us forward.