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Polène Paris

Direct-to-consumer luxury leather handbags

Allocation Planner - Ecommerce & Retail

Inventory ManagementUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeÎle-de-France, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bac+5 qualification from an engineering school, business school, or university master's program.
  • Three to five years of experience in Distribution Planning, Supply Chain Planning, or a similar function.
  • A good understanding of distribution flows and broader supply-chain issues.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including Power Query, Power Pivot, and macros, and familiarity with business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Omni.
  • Initial experience with Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) tools and comfort with planning information systems.
  • Strong analytical ability to transform complex data into practical recommendations.
  • Ability to manage multiple topics in a changing environment with organization, rigor, and reliability.
  • Autonomy, initiative, a solutions-oriented approach, and the ability to make proposals.
  • Ability to balance high standards with pragmatism and performance with compromise.
  • Adaptability and comfort in a constantly evolving environment.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with varied stakeholders.
  • Customer orientation and commitment to high-quality service in a premium environment.
  • Fluent English, required to work in an international environment.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure appropriate finished-goods supply to the digital and boutique sales network and lead the evolution of distribution tools and processes.
  • Manage appropriate stock positioning across boutiques in the assigned area.
  • Make stock-allocation decisions for scarce or out-of-stock products between digital channels and retail boutiques.
  • Identify opportunities to rebalance stock.
  • Optimize end-of-life products and long-tail inventory.
  • Monitor and manage key performance indicators, including stock quality, availability rates for permanent products, stock coverage, and service levels.
  • Co-manage the weekly allocation of central stock to the sales network by preparing distribution plans and securing a fair share for digital channels.
  • Make new products available according to defined launch dates and set-up quantities.
  • Anticipate stock requests and seasonal peaks, such as store openings, temporary events, and Thanksgiving seasonality, in line with forecasts.
  • Act as the primary contact for area managers, boutiques in the assigned area, and the digital team.
  • Coordinate with the sales administration team to ensure the warehouse executes distribution plans.
  • Work closely with Transport and Logistics teams to anticipate forecast volumes.
  • Improve, automate, and evolve existing tools, including Excel files, macros, Power Query, and business intelligence reporting, to improve robustness and productivity.
  • Ensure the quality of data and parameters needed for distribution, including assortments, target stocks, and allocation rules.
  • Document and optimize distribution processes, including process mapping, management rules, and operating procedures.
  • Build dashboards and reports to support activity management.
  • Contribute to major initiatives affecting distribution and inventory management.
  • Identify limitations in current tools and anticipate and prepare future tool projects.

About the Company

Polène Paris

Direct-to-consumer luxury leather handbags

Polène Paris creates luxury leather goods, focusing on handcrafted handbags and accessories designed in Paris. The company sells its products directly to customers online and through select retail partners, aiming at a global audience of fashion-conscious buyers. Its products are made with premium materials and built to be timeless, emphasizing quality craftsmanship over trendiness. Polène sets itself apart by combining traditional handcraftsmanship with modern, understated design and a selective distribution approach, rather than relying on mass-market channels. The goal is to grow a premium brand that offers durable, elegant pieces that resonate with discerning customers through strong social media presence and influencer collaborations.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Seed
Total funding
$1.4M
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
2016

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