Assistant Forecasting & Inventory Manager

CHANEL


Date: 20 hours ago
Area: Singapore, Singapore
Contract type: Full time
About The Role

As the Assistant Forecasting & Inventory Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our business. You will:


  • Lead efforts to achieve Net Sales targets by collaborating closely with the Retail team and Travel Retail Operator (TRO) to ensure optimal inventory purchasing and consistent stock availability.
  • Strategically manage and optimize inventory operations across key markets—Indonesia, Philippines, and Cambodia (both Local Market and Travel Retail)—by leveraging your leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  • Champion a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement by fostering strong cross-functional partnerships with Retail, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and Business Finance teams. Your insights will drive operational enhancements and ensure alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.


What Impact You Can Create At Chanel

Singapore Travel Retail (SGTR)


  • Develop monthly sell-in phasing and SKU-level demand planning to support SGTR’s annual Net Sales targets, factoring in sell-through trends, global service levels, discontinued returns, SEA freight KPIs, and inventory rebalancing.
  • Build a strong, collaborative relationship with the TRO to ensure year-round stock coverage and maximize New Campaign Sell-In volumes.
  • Monitor delivery lead times and coordinate logistics with the local Distribution Center to ensure timely stock delivery to the TRO.
  • Lead the development and timely submission of SGTR Campaign Forecasts in partnership with the Retail team, using the Global 4CAST system.
  • Oversee campaign order tracking, ensuring all stock and SPM shipments are allocated and fulfilled by Global. Collaborate with Retail and Visual Merchandising to ensure seamless campaign execution.


Key Markets – Indonesia, Philippines, and Cambodia


  • Lead Open-To-Buy (OTB) and Purchase Order reviews to ensure optimal stock coverage aligned with sales trends, assortment plans, marketing calendars, and key events.
  • Establish and maintain inventory performance metrics to provide accurate visibility and assessment of stock levels across markets.
  • Execute action plans to close inventory gaps, optimize stock levels, and ensure product availability to meet market demand.
  • Partner with TROs to maintain consistent stock coverage and maximize campaign sell-in opportunities.
  • Act as the A&P budget gatekeeper, managing the approval and oversight of campaign-related Purchase Orders.
  • Validate end-to-end Campaign Forecast flows across all markets, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timely submission to the Global 4CAST system.
  • Serve as the key liaison between Global Customer Service and local markets, ensuring effective communication on shipment allocation and fulfillment.
  • Oversee the product registration process in collaboration with local markets and Chanel’s Global Regulatory team to ensure compliance and timely execution.
  • Address logistics and importation challenges by coordinating with the Regional Supply Chain team and acting as the primary point of contact for resolution.
  • Continuously identify and resolve process inefficiencies to enhance operational effectiveness and support business growth.


You are energized by


  • Working in a highly collaborative environment. Being a true partner to the business stakeholders across the organization.
  • Enthusiastic about new technology and data, to improve processes.
  • An environment that advocates listening, co-creation, inclusiveness, user-centricity and agility in designing holistic solutions.
  • A workplace where we provide you opportunities to drive values in areas where you are good at and support you to be at your best.


What You Will Bring


  • Proven Expertise in Forecasting and Inventory Optimization to drive Open-To-Buy (OTB) processes, aligning forecasts with sales trends, and ensuring timely product availability to support campaign launches and business growth
  • Strategic Market Engagement & Stakeholder Influence to lead strategic planning with Travel Retail Operators, distributors and internal teams to adopt realistic forecasts and minimize inventory gaps.
  • Operational Agility & process improvement to manage product registration processes and resolve and importation challenges.
  • Cross-functional collaboration & leadership, partnering effectively with Retail, Marketing, Visual Merchandising & Business Finance Teams.
  • Passion for Travel Retail & the Beauty Industry to bring a customer-centric mindset and a keen eye for market trends, enabling you to support brand elevation and commercial success


What Chanel Can Offer You


  • Brand Legacy: In-depth exposure into the rich brand and cultural evolution of the House of Chanel.
  • Leadership: Collaborate closely with Market, Regional and Global leadership to develop strategic goals.
  • Talent Development: Chanel is committed to developing and empowering our people
  • Collaborative Culture: Be part of a collaborative and inclusive culture, where diverse perspectives are valued, and partnerships are fostered across functions and regions.
  • Support and Resources: You will have access to the resources, support and infrastructure needed to continue to grow successfully.


At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. 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.
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