Kering Logistics Planning Senior Specialist

Job Family Group Description - Supply Chain: Gathers pre- and post-production cycle jobs in fields such as resource planning, order management, logistics and distribution, warehousing and aftersales repair services. About Kering: Kering is a global, family-led luxury group, home to people whose passion and expertise nurture creative Houses across ready-to-wear and couture, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear and beauty: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735, as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté. Inspired by their creative heritage, Kering's Houses design and craft exceptional products and experiences that reflect the Group's commitment to excellence, sustainability and culture. This vision is expressed in our signature: Creativity is our Legacy. In 2024, Kering employed 47,000 people and generated revenue of €17.2 billion.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary logistics point of contact (SPOC) for assigned Brands; Establish and maintain clear escalation paths and governance processes for logistics-related topics; Facilitate regular business reviews with Brands; Build trusted relationships with Brand teams; Ensure alignment between Brands, Logistics Operations, Customer Service, IT, and Central Supply Chain stakeholders; Lead monthly and quarterly business reviews with Brands; Lead the collection, consolidation, and validation of operational forecasts from Brands and central stakeholders; Develop and maintain structured forecasting processes and planning governance routines; Analyze forecast trends, identify risks and opportunities, and proactively recommend mitigation actions; Support capacity planning activities by translating business forecasts into warehouse, transportation, and operational requirements; Monitor forecast accuracy and drive continuous improvement initiatives; Support logistics transformation initiatives, including warehouse migration and ERP implementation projects; Coordinate communication and alignment between Brands, Operations teams, IT, Central Supply Chain, and external logistics partners throughout transformation programs; Support Brands during ERP transitions, including SAP rollout activities; Assess business readiness, identify operational risks and impacts, and ensure timely escalation and mitigation actions; Contribute to the design, implementation, and stabilization of new logistics processes, systems, and governance models; Monitor post go-live performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics Planning, Operations Planning, Demand Planning, or related fields; Experience in stakeholder management within a complex, multi-brand, or multinational environment; Proven experience managing customer-facing or stakeholder-facing relationships, with the ability to manage expectations, priorities, and escalations; Proven ability to manage forecasting processes, reporting activities, and cross-functional projects; Strong analytical and data interpretation skills; Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Business-level English and fluency in Japanese; Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or equivalent field; Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills; Ability to act as a trusted advisor and key point of contact; Strong communication, influencing, and escalation management capabilities; Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution; Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset; Excellent project management and coordination skills; Ability to influence without direct authority and drive cross-functional alignment; Continuous improvement mindset with a structured and data-driven approach; Customer-focused and business-oriented mindset; Adaptability to dynamic and multicultural environments

Nice to have

Experience supporting transformation programs, warehouse migrations, or logistics network changes is a strong plus; Power BI or similar reporting tools is a strong plus

Benefits

Commitment to diversity and inclusion; Equal Opportunity Employer; Opportunities to learn and grow; Talent development; Internal mobility; Leadership skills development; Stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment