Senior Supply Planning Executive

About the Job Drive end-to-end supply planning, inventory optimization and replenishment execution to ensure optimal product availability for the Singapore Fragrance & Beauty market, supporting business growth, service-level targets and inventory objectives. Develop supply plans aligned with demand forecasts and business priorities to maintain healthy inventory levels while minimizing stock-out, excess and aging inventory risks. Provide data-driven visibility of supply constraints, inventory risks and replenishment opportunities. Partner with Demand Planning and Global/Regional/Local Supply Chain teams to secure inventory allocations and ensure a timely, stable flow of products into the market as well as on-time Campaign launches.

What impact you can create at Chanel

As a Supply Planning & Inventory Management professional, you will play a critical role in ensuring the right products are available at the right place and time across the Singapore Fragrance & Beauty market. Through strategic supply planning, inventory optimization, and cross-functional collaboration, you will support business growth, drive operational excellence, and deliver exceptional service levels while maintaining healthy inventory performance.

Purchase Order Validation & Supply Planning

Own Purchase Order validation through the M2M Global tool, balancing POS inventory, VM requirements, product lifecycle status and supply constraints. Develop and maintain supply plans aligned with demand forecasts, commercial priorities, inventory targets and CSR objectives. Partner with Global and Regional Supply Chain teams to secure inventory allocations and prioritize critical supply requirements. Evaluate supply and inventory projections, proactively mitigating stock-out, excess, aging inventory and service risks. Collaborate with Demand Planner to align replenishment decisions with forecast changes and business priorities. Monitor inbound supply flow, escalating risks and driving recovery actions to ensure product availability. Monitor campaign readiness and communicate risks at least one month before launch, partnering with Marketing and Retail to adjust plans when needed.

Omnichannel Supply Planning (Selling, Testers, Samples) and Inventory Management (all)

Drive Local market supply planning across 4 channels – Chanel Standalone Boutique, Ecommerce, Department stores and Travel Retail Design supply allocation & local quota management by Channel/Point of Sales to ensure best service in stores, in situations of supply shortage and for new product introductions Coordinate with Regional teams and Local Distribution Centre (DC) to secure supply, manage shipment issues and minimize launch risks. Align and communicate supply allocation and quota with business leadership and ensure transparency to entire team on supply status, risks and mitigation options, leveraging S&OP process Drive inventory optimization to achieve target service levels while maintaining healthy inventory coverage and working capital efficiency. Monitor key inventory metrics, including aging, excess, slow-moving and obsolescence. Identify inventory risks and implement mitigation plans in collaboration with Finance, DC, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Replenishments to POS & POS Inventory Management

Drive replenishment planning and inventory optimization across assigned channels to maximize product availability, service levels and stock productivity. Monitor POS inventory performance and proactively execute stock rebalancing, returns, and inventory redistribution activities to address supply gaps and optimize sell-through. Handles all channels selling items orders in ERP, driving compliance to agreed replenishment frequencies and distribution center cut-off times. Manage and refine replenishment parameters based on inventory, sales and demand trends to maintain healthy inventory levels and support inventory objectives. Partner with Retail teams to ensure effective replenishment execution, product availability, and achievement of Net Sales and channel performance targets. Collaborate with Marketing to support campaign readiness through inventory planning, sell-in execution, and product availability for launches and promotional activities.

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

Monitor and report key supply chain KPIs, including Service Level, POS Availability, Inventory Coverage, CSR and inventory write-off performance. Analyze root causes of supply, inventory, and service issues, driving corrective and preventive actions. Manage continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning effectiveness, replenishment efficiency, inventory visibility, and operational excellence. Maintain robust planning assumptions, processes and documentation to support operational excellence and decision-making.

Additional Responsibilities

Support timely approvals for all Office requests and SPM orders via online tool Assist with local product registration processes prior to launch Manage stock-related activities, including Product Quality enquiries with Global, product recalls/destructions, Anti-Diversion submissions, Local inspections follow-up with Retail and Legal, monthly staff sales, and quarterly staff allowance product listing preparation and uploads Manage product activation in systems, including product code creation, and mapping for Eyewear and SLG Palm Handle Coupa requests on behalf of the Product team.

You Are Energised By:

Turning demand forecasts into effective supply and replenishment plans. Solving supply and inventory challenges in a dynamic business environment. Partnering across Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Marketing, Retail, Finance, and Regional teams to deliver business results. Using data and insights to improve product availability, inventory health, and customer experience. Managing multiple priorities while maintaining operational excellence. Driving continuous improvement and supporting successful product launches.

What You Will Bring:

• 5 years’ experience in in Supply Planning, Inventory Management or a related field.
• Strong business acumen and commercial mindset.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Agile and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and planning systems is an advantage.

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. Chanel is a world leader in creating, manufacturing and distributing luxury products, including Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare, Jewellery and Watches. Founded by Gabrielle Chanel in 1910, the House remains dedicated to quality craftsmanship and offering high-end creations. At present, Chanel employs more than 32,000 people worldwide. As an independent company, its core values are grounded in: Exceptional creation and client experience Nurturing human potential Having a positive impact – on people, the environment and communities around the world. As part of this, the House promotes arts, culture and creativity, while investing significantly in key areas including research & development, sustainability, and innovation. Chanel is dedicated to creating the conditions for people to perform at their best, building on their strengths and enabling them to benefit from new opportunities. It offers a unique working environment where people are given time to understand the brand, the business, and develop their personal motivations. This means everyone can grow, continue to be inspired and feel included, now and in the future. The company fosters true collaboration and respect for all, grounded in the belief that diversity is essential to the success of the organisation and its people. Chanel remains committed to rewarding people competitively, as well as offering initiatives such as wellbeing programmes, learning and development opportunities, and parental leave for all parents globally.