Distribution Planner

About the role

Chanel is looking for a Distribution Planner in Tokyo. The role plays a key part in delivering a seamless brand experience across all distribution channels and customer touchpoints, optimising sales performance and product sell-through, and managing inventory across complex online and offline networks. It also supports planning activities and projects related to system and platform development.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and monitor product inventory across channels and points of sale (POS)
• Support product supply planning by channel and POS
• Plan and manage the distribution of promotional materials by channel and POS
• Manage sales data and provide analytical reporting
• Operate and maintain automated allocation and replenishment systems
• Support enhancement initiatives and continuous improvement of those systems

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in beauty, fashion or FMCG industries
• Experience in multi-channel (online/offline) distribution and inventory management
• Omnichannel project experience is a plus
• Retail operations and wholesale-based sales experience is a plus
• Native-level Japanese required; English reading and writing is a plus

Required skills

• Intermediate to advanced Excel; Power Pivot and SQL are an advantage
• Ability to create presentations in PowerPoint
• Analytical thinking, numerical aptitude and strong communication and stakeholder management skills