Demand & Inventory Planning Manager

Bulgari is one of the most prestigious brands and global players on the luxury market. We design, produce, distribute and sell high-end jewels, watches, perfumes and accessories through a network of over 250 owned stores in the most exclusive shopping areas in the world and selected distributors and more than 10.000 exclusive perfumeries.

Bulgari belongs to the LVMH Group (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy group), global leader in the luxury sector.

Quality and excellence are the basis of our culture that reflects the same commitment within the working environment to achieve an organisation aimed at the full satisfaction of the customer. Excellence for Bulgari means the perfect balance between top quality products and impeccable services worldwide.

Our people:

We develop our people on both hard and soft skills, we offer training and support internal mobility.

We employ over 170 people in Dublin within our Global Logistic and Supply Chain CentreWithin our Worldwide Logistic and Supply Chain Centre based in Dublin, Ireland, we are looking for:

Demand & Inventory Planning ManagerMission:

Lead and govern the integrated demand and inventory planning processes, defining forecasting standards, methodologies, and inventory strategies (Target Stock Levels, Regional safety stocks).

What you can expect from your role?

• Oversee the development of rolling forecasts using AI/ML and robust statistical and analytical methodologies
• Own the Demand Review governance within the S&OP and Fcst Meetings cadence
• Ensure alignment between demand plans, budget targets, and Three-Year Plan objectives
• Define and oversee the TSL methodology across store networks, ensuring alignment with service level and financial objectives
• Evaluate inventory trends and propose structural optimization initiatives to balance availability and stock investments
• Facilitate alignment and promote effective collaboration between department and stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Supply Planning, Merchandising and Distribution Planning) to ensure demand-supply coherence and inventory optimization
• Communicate demand and inventory assumptions, risks, and opportunities to senior stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of demand and inventory planners, defining objectives and performance standards.

Develop and implement expertise, skills, tools and KPIs in demand and inventory planningChallenge the status quo to improve efficiency and pursue innovationQualifications / Professional Capabilities:

Before relying on technical skills, we first focus on soft skills. We want passionate people who can work as a team. Communication is at the heart of our management, and we want managers who care for their teams.

Personal

Competencies

• Entrepreneurship and Caring leadership
• Ownership and accountability
• Team development and communication skills
• Critical Thinking
• Stakeholder influence
• Forward Thinking

Technical Skills

• University degree in Engineering, Economics or equivalent education
• Solid and good experience in Supply Chain Planning role, preferred experience in Demand Planning, proven experience in People Management
• Knowledge of planning techniques and models
• Good project management skills
• Budget alignment and financial awareness, including working capital and financial impact understanding
• Quantitative data analysis and statistic techniques
• Simulation and scenario analysis/handling
• Fluent in English, Italian a competitive advantage

Our Values

• Our moto is “People Make the Difference”, we support you with reaching your potential
• Be Creative and Innovative: your ideas are welcome, and we encourage you to share them
• Deliver Excellence: as a luxury brand, we thrive to deliver the best experience in everything we do
• Cultivate an Entrepreneurial Spirit: we offer a supportive environment to set-up you for success
• We embrace Diversity & Inclusion, and we commit to treating all people with utmost respect, dignity and understanding