Chanel
Senior Manager, Account Planning
New York · Senior
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About the role
- We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams.
- We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL.
- About the Job CHANEL is seeking a Senior Manager, Account Planning to join the Fragrance & Beauty (F&B) division in New York.
Responsibilities
- Drive the success of new door openings and franchise expansions, including the creation of opening orders for retail and non-retail products that support sales and inventory objectives.
- Partner with Heads of Retail to gain insight and provide feedback to Merchandise Planning Teams on Owned inventory buys for upcoming newness campaigns utilizing historical data, divisional ambitions, current sales trends and overall market dynamics.
- Identify any areas of missed opportunity to build upon for future forecasts.
- Develop and execute replenishment strategies for limited-edition SKUs across Owned and Leased accounts.
- Collaborate with the Owned Replenishment team to ensure inventory strategies support financial targets, maximize product performance, and align with broader business priorities.
- Serve as a key business partner to Market teams, adapting sales plans in response to product placement and merchandising initiatives, communicating launch orders, and providing end-of-month business analysis.
- Lead weekly and monthly business-performance analyses across Owned and Leased accounts, including product, campaign, and brand performance; identify risks and opportunities and actively develop plans to mitigate or capitalize on them.
- Lead allocation strategy for leased accounts, including launch allocations and door-level distribution plans.
- Manage launch-item setup, communication, and compliance tracking with retail partners.
- Support the Group Director, Owned Account Planning & Replenishment, in the execution of cross-functional and strategic initiatives.
Requirements
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into strategic, actionable recommendations.
- A strategic mindset paired with the ability to execute with precision and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to change, identify new opportunities, and protect business performance in an evolving environment.
- Fundamental knowledge of supply-chain principles, including demand planning, forecasting models, inventory management, manufacturing, and distribution.
- Strong systems aptitude and the ability to quickly learn and apply new technical applications.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- 6+ years of experience, ideally within an Operations capacity (Store Planning, Forecasting, Distribution, Supply Chain, etc.)
- Bachelor's degree required, ideally in a Supply Chain/Merchandising/Planning field
Compensation
- Base salary, bonus potential and other forms of variable pay [may/will be] offered for this position
- US support currently includes Annual sponsorship of the MoMA film program, Tribeca Film Festival programs and Through Her Lens, Support of the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women and Sponsorship of the BAAND Together Dance Festival at Lincoln Center.
Benefits
- Wellbeing resources include dedicated paid time off for wellbeing (2-week August Office Closure and Wellbeing Days in Retail) and a Wellbeing fund
- Family and care giving benefits (inclusive of parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com Membership)
- Generous paid time off policies to include vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer days
- 401K, pension and other incentives
- Robust healthcare offerings; medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE (virtual care), One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), Health Savings Account and Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Health Advocate, International Business Travel Accident & Medical, and Commuter Transit & Parking
- and perks are dependent on eligibility and subject to modification by Chanel at any time.
- Benefits and Perks
- Flexibility (flexible time and hybrid work options)
Company info
- At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress.
- We offer a unique work environment where individuals are encouraged to better understand the brand, the business, and motivations, so that together we can unlock the possibilities of growth.
- This is reflected in: Diversity and Inclusion - At CHANEL, we are intentional in promoting Diversity & Inclusion.
- Develop and execute monthly retail sales plans by brand as part of recurring U.S. forecast updates, incorporating divisional strategy, market dynamics, and insights from key cross-functional stakeholders
Equal opportunity
- At CHANEL, we are intentional in promoting Diversity & Inclusion.
- We foster respect, empathy and dignity for all.
- We believe strongly that the diversity of our people across the full spectrum of human differences is essential to our organisation and the connections we have with each other and our clients.
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Visa & Work Authorization
- US support currently includes Annual sponsorship of the MoMA film program, Tribeca Film Festival programs and Through Her Lens, Support of the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women and Sponsorship of the BAAND Together Dance Festival at Lincoln
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