Inventory Specialist, Wfj Jobs

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Inventory Specialist, WFJ

In close collaboration with our Boutiques, the Sales team, our local Distribution Center team and the Global teams based in Paris, the inventory specialist for Watches & Watch Accessories is coordinating the flow of products from Global to our point of sales. Its mission is a key element of the supply chain, by guaranteeing a maximum level of service to all the partners and making sure our products are in the right place at the right time

What impact you can create at CHANEL:

Ensure Day to Day Boutique replenishment:

• Work cross-functionally with multiple teams (Merchandising, Supply Chain, Sales, Operations & Visual)
• Organizing the monthly rebalancing process for Owned and Consigned inventory
• Responsible for executing replenishment of Watches and Watch Accessories merchandise to retail & consignment locations using our local DC inventory, ensuring correct balance of inventory based on implemented model stock

Coordinate Transfers & Customer requests:

• Coordinate the boutiques (Owned & consigned) transfer request process (enforce the rules, arbitrate when necessary)
• Manage special stock requests across US WFJ market (Retail & Wholesale channels): sold orders, client appointments…
• Coordinate inventory movements with Retail Operations and local DC for new store opening & events, employee loans

Ensure Wholesales order fulfillment:

• Assist with Wholesale order fulfillment: in partnership with the Sales team, gather the feedbacks and identify the additional needs of stock that were not anticipated. Fulfill the backlog orders and coordinate with local DC the shipments to Wholesale partners
• Analyze monthly the replenishment needs for all Wholesale partners based on implement assortment in collaboration with Merchandizing and Sales team

Coordinate launch of novelties:

• Manage newness inventory execution from pre-go live to post-go live (PO lifecycle from order creation to delivery, inventory allocations, assist with post go-live inventory performance analysis)

Pilot inventory flows with Piscataway and Global teams:

• Place and Track the Purchase Orders from the Merchandizing team with Global and Local DC
• Collaborate with Piscataway local DC & customs team to pilot replenishment schedules, new product launches, and shipment tracking

You are energized by…

• Handling multiple distribution channels and understanding the dynamics of each: Retail, Lease, Fashion Retail and Multi Brand Retailers
• Providing support to boutique teams, understand each collections specificity and allocate the right products at the right place at the right time
• Being resilient, navigating the pressure of requests by assessing their relevance
• Enabling a concise and seamless communication with both external & internal partners

What You Will Bring To The Team...

• Detail oriented mindset with a strong sense of service
• Knowledge in retail math, Microsoft Excel, Power BI
• Systems knowledge (TM1, MMS, Microsoft AX) and ease working closely with IT
• Experience in Watches / Precious Jewelry and High Jewelry is a plus

Position Logistics:

• Position based in NY
• Minimum of 2 years relevant retail/allocation experience

What skills you will learn? What experiences might you have?

• Understand the intricacies of a Global Supply Chain
• How to best manage inventory in a complex environment and a growing business
• How to leverage systems and BI tools to optimize processes and improve efficiency
• Be exposed to multiples and enriching environments: boutiques, warehouse and corporate teams

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $60,700-$80,000. Base salary is one component of the total compensation for this position. Other components [may/will] include additional compensation, benefits and perks.

Chanel is a private company whose values are grounded in creating the conditions for people to perform at their best and feel fulfilled and confident in their work. 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:

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• We have dedicated in-house teams focused on supporting the onboarding of employees, developing leadership skills via custom programs like Imagine Chanel People, Heart of Leadership and group and individual coaching, and blended online and live classes offered on our Bloom platform and by skilled trainers, such as Shape Your Career, to develop career building skills.

Compensation

• Base salary, bonus potential and other forms of variable pay [may/will be] offered for this position

Benefits And Perks

• Family and care giving benefits (inclusive of parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com Membership)
• Wellbeing resources include dedicated paid time off for wellbeing (2-week August Office Closure and Wellbeing Days in Retail) and a Wellbeing fund
• Generous paid time off policies to include vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer days
• Flexibility (flexible time and hybrid work options)
• Chanel, Inc. benefits and perks are dependent on eligibility and subject to modification by Chanel at any time.
• 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
• 401K, pension and other incentives