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Cartier · 10 hours ago

Regional Supply Chain Director

Cartier is a luxury goods company that is part of Richemont Americas, and they are seeking a Regional Supply Chain Director. This role is responsible for setting the vision and mission for Supply Chain operations, aligning them with strategic business goals, and overseeing product stock management to ensure efficient and collaborative operations that drive growth and profitability.

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Responsibilities

Design, lead and align end-to-end SC among Cartier stakeholders (eg: marketing, commercial, retail, HQ) and Richemont (i.e.,: Logistics, Finance, CS, etc), regionally and centrally
Participate in and influence regional business strategy and growth plans by acting as a trusted partner , building relationships with regional executive committee to understand business needs and ensure world-class SC service delivery
Led and design continuous improvement SC processes, overseeing operational models, implementing and providing KPIs related to SC performance in conjunction with product management and sales such as service level, forecast accuracy, stock level compliance (internal as well as external Retail), sell-in / sell-out ratio
Manage talent development to ensure agility, efficiency, and alignment with organizational goals
Provides strategic oversight of supply and demand planning, allocation, and inventory policy and management for the regional SC for finished products and non-sellable products
Ensures optimal product availability, despite seasonal demand
Defines, implements and monitors boutiques’ and watch specialists’ assortments including new openings, pop-up stores and Event needs
Manage Demand Planning, according to the strategic marketing orientations:
On range items: build, monitor and challenge forecast for all product categories On novelties: collaborate with Marketing teams to forecast sales, elaborate a launch plan with defined launch quantities and assortment. Sales follow-up post launch, feedback loops with all stakeholders. Initial strategy fine-tuning based on actual performance
Leads logistics and distribution initiatives, optimizing product flow and customer service, while managing daily operations and fulfilment processes to meet service level agreements (SLAs) and ensure timely delivery across all SC channels
Supervise boutique stock transfers and event planning, ensuring accurate inventory allocation for stores, events, and specific boutique needs, and adjusting stock levels to maintain optimal product availability
Oversees all aspects of product quality from monitoring of central stock to coordination of after-sales policies in conjunction with after-sales entities
Manage staff consignment for Office and Internal Boutiques staff in accordance to International guidelines
Manage consignment stock
Brand representative on SC Compliance topics
Develop and/or update IT solution to systemize stock management process
Check data reliability and monitor data accuracy at regional level
Escalate inconsistencies & critical issues (cooperation with Supply & Demand Director)
Manage IT or system issues that prevent proper stock flow
Receive feedback on SC issues and working towards a suitable solution
Liaises with Logistics & IT team on smoothening of SC process
Manages regional SC enquiries from various Cartier departments as Business User Administration
Lead team members providing training and daily coaching to e nsure t are performing and they are developing as expected through relevant Performance and Development Management Process
Attracts, recruits, and motivates top talent, delegating effectively and celebrating diversity
Creates a sense of purpose, generating followership and engaging others in the organization's greater purpose
Develop team members, providing training and daily coaching and d evelop methodology & set of tools and train and coach staff regionally on SC topics i.e.: MOPs (management processes) & SOPs (support processes)
Leads by example, driving performance through continuous improvement and self-reflection
Animate your teams daily and follow-up closely on projects and objectives
Create learning environment and continuous improvement mind-set. Ensure strong connection between the team and the field
Position the department as an omni-channel entity, pivot in the organization
Enforce digital transformation to optimize overall operations and maximize every team member added value for the organization

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementProcess OptimizationProject ManagementStatistical AnalysisDigital TransformationCultural UnderstandingInterpersonal SkillsTeam LeadershipProblem-Solving

Required

Undergraduate degree in a related field required
10+ years of progressive experience in SC and business/industry within luxury, beauty & fashion, retail, omnichannel, and/or fast-moving consumer products
Strategic mindset with strong expertise in SC management, process optimization and project management & organizational skills to frame a project, mobilize, organise and implement
Proven track record of success in complex businesses at scale with a commercially oriented mindset and of leading cross-countries teams and influencing senior-level management
Understanding of 'value over volume' and comfort managing high SKU complexity and statistical analysis thanks to a strong analytical skill, structured and methodical mind-set, problem-solving abilities
Comfortable leading transformational initiatives and enabling digitalization
High interpersonal skills with service minded nature, outgoing personality, strong influence skills & empathy and team-oriented mindset
Result oriented, entrepreneurial, innovative, and comfortable with change and complexity
Good understanding of local culture and local teams' needs as well as of Cartier's corporate culture

Preferred

MBA or advanced degree beneficial

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision programs
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Disability benefits
401(k) with employer match
Wellness reimbursement benefit
Paid time off
Volunteer time off days

Company

Cartier is a luxury goods brand that designs, manufactures, and sells fragrances, accessories, jewelry, watches, and other products. It is a sub-organization of Richemont.

H1B Sponsorship

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2023 (1)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Louis A. Ferla
Chief Executive Officer
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