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Cultura

Independent French cultural retailer and courses

Supply Planner

Full-Time
€35k - €45k/yr+ Variable compensation + Profit-sharing + Employee participation + Seniority bonus
Junior
Bachelor's
Mérignac, France
HybridTwo days of telework per week are available.
Operations & LogisticsSupply Chain Management

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 1 year of experience in a similar supply planning or procurement role.
  • Experience providing a comprehensive view of the supply chain and understanding its optimization levers.
  • Agility and an interest in project-based work during the initial months of the role.
  • Ability to build relationships and negotiate with external stakeholders.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and reporting and analysis tools.
  • Training in Supply Chain with a specialization in procurement.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the supply of assigned products within the non-editorial products division to ensure product availability and respect stock targets.
  • Resolve store operational issues related to product availability and supply.
  • Configure flows and articles within the assigned scope.
  • Manage procurement while respecting budgets and stock targets.
  • Identify stockout risks by monitoring deliveries and implement the necessary mitigation actions.
  • Drive supplier delivery performance.
  • Participate in cross-functional projects to improve the organization.
  • Work with product managers, buyers, demand planners, and distribution planners to collaboratively define sales forecasts for assigned products.
  • Provide suppliers with visibility into long-term needs and drive their service performance.
Desired Qualifications
  • Affinity for cultural products and the ability to use market understanding to inform recommendations.

About the company

Cultura is a French cultural retailer with over 110 stores and an online shop, offering more than 4 million products across books, music, arts, and creative materials. Its range is sold through both physical locations and an online platform, and it runs in-store events and courses for adults and children to explore and practice culture. It differentiates itself by being independent since 1998, its large national footprint, a dedicated foundation funding educational and social projects near stores, and a strong workplace culture with community engagement. Its goal is to make culture accessible, help people discover and grow their cultural interests, and support learning through products and educational initiatives.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Neuville-en-Ferrain, France

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • Tourville-la-Rivière opens September 30, 2026, adding 22 local jobs and regional share.
  • Lanester and Chambéry openings extend Cultura’s physical footprint across France in 2026.
  • Franchise expansion since 2020 supports capital-light growth, with six to ten annual openings targeted.

What critics are saying

  • Headcount fell to 4,132 by March 2026, signaling continued operational tightening.
  • Active job postings dropped 55.7% in 2026, weakening talent pipelines and store expansion.
  • Amazon and ecommerce pressure non-differentiated books, gaming, and crafts margins, threatening franchise economics.

What makes Cultura unique

  • Cultura opened its 123rd French store in Lanester, pairing retail with in-store workshops.
  • The RELEX rollout improved planning across stores, warehouses, and ecommerce.
  • Cultura’s Cultur'addict loyalty program and mobile app deepen repeat purchases and engagement.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Meal Benefits
  • Employee Discounts
  • Performance Bonus
  • Profit Sharing

Company News

RELEX Solutions
Jan 10th, 2022
Cultura S.A. partners with RELEX Solutions

Cultura, a French retailer specializing in creative and cultural goods and entertainment, has partnered with RELEX Solutions, provider of unified retail planning solutions, to integrate and optimize their supply chain.