Affiliate Inventory Planner (12 months fixed-term contract)

Born of a simple gesture in 1976, L’Occitane en Provence reveals the living power of flora, where the light of the sun meets the richness of the earth. With advanced expertise, we turn these natural treasures into sensorial, efficient experiences, as sustainable as possible and profoundly inspired by Haute Provencal nature.  Our culture is built through everyday moments, how we behave, make decisions and show up for each other.  

With Trust as our foundation, Curiosity as our compass, Excellence as our standard, we create lasting Impact for the people around us and our planet.   

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Context & Mission : the Affiliate Inventory Planner is responsible for replenishment planning and delivery execution for several affiliate subsidiaries. Reporting to the Senior Affiliates Supply Manager, the role ensures optimal product availability to serve all customer channels (stores, wholesale, travel retail, e‑commerce) while maintaining healthy and cost‑efficient inventory levels.

In this role you're key focus will be : 

• Act as the key Supply Chain contact for purchase forecast demand management


• Applie the Daily Management System (DMS) and proactively manages business exceptions


• Analyse inventory performance and initiates corrective actions to meet service level, inventory, and execution targets

Main responsibilities : 

 Acts as the key interface between local affiliates and central teams to ensure:

• Product availability across affiliate warehouses


• Optimized inventory planning and stock deployment


• Efficient order‑to‑delivery execution


• Optimization of supply chain and inventory-related costs


• Simplification and reduction of non–value‑added processes


• Maintenance and accuracy of Planning Master Data

Additional responsibilities include : 

• Leading the Replenishment Planning process, balancing customer service targets, finished goods inventory, and replenishment costs


• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives in replenishment, inventory management, and system utilization


• Developing a strong end‑to‑end understanding of supply chain operations (inventory control, warehousing, logistics, transportation)


• Actively contributing to cross‑functional forums such as S&OP / SIOP, fostering data‑driven discussions and actionable outcomes

How you can fit : 

• +3 year's experience in a similar role combining supply chain, logistics and customer service knowledge 


• Strong system expertise in SAP S4, PBI reporting tools


• Proven track record in order processing and/or inventory planning


• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple types of stakeholders (internal partners and external suppliers, etc.) and to manage relationships with strategic partners


• Experience and ability to work in a multi-channel distribution network, in a business with high seasonality.


• Excellent communication skill, leadership


• Continuous improvement attitude


• At ease in a fast-paced and complex environment


• Positive mindset and open-minded


• English fluent, French a plus

L’Occitane en Provence is an equal opportunities employer. One way we act on this is by continuously fostering a more diverse and inclusive workplace and organizational culture. We are committed to building an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to grow. We seek positive-minded individuals who embody our core behaviors — Trust, Curiosity, Excellence, Impact — and who share our commitment to sustainability. We welcome applications from people of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability statuses, and all other dimensions of diversity. If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don’t fulfil every single listed qualification.