Supply Chain Manager, SEAO

About LOEWE

Created in Spain in 1846, LOEWE approaches 180 years as one of the world's major luxury houses. Now under the Creative Direction of Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the brand presents itself to the world as a house focused on craft and culture; evidenced through an intellectual yet playful approach to fashion, bold and vibrant Spanish lifestyle, and unmatched expertise with leather.

LOEWE has a rich legacy of craftsmanship dating back to its beginnings as a collective workshop and has long valued artisanal techniques in its approach to design and manufacture. These core values are reflected in the brand's belief in the importance of craft in today's culture, its modern interpretations of historical artistic achievements and its commitment to supporting contemporary art, craft and culture around the world.

At LOEWE, we value the uniqueness of our clients and our teams, whoever and wherever they are. We are committed to a culture that welcomes all genders, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and abilities, including people with disabilities of all types. Our aim is for everyone to feel valued, included and empowered to contribute their best.

Role Mission

As Supply Chain Manager, SEAO, you will be responsible for sales and distribution planning to ensure product delivery excellence across channels and product categories, whilst maximizing inventory and operational efficiencies. As a strategic partner to Merchandising and HQ, you will balance commercial ambition with operational precision to maximize sell-through, protect brand equity, and elevate client experience. This role reports to the Managing Director, SEAO.

Business Partnering & Strategy

• Develop and drive an integrated demand strategy aligned with regional business objectives.
• Act as a key partner to Merchandising, proactively reviewing and challenging sales and assortment plans to optimize performance.
• Provide actionable insights to support key decisions including assortment planning (PER/CO), store openings, and retail initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with HQ planning and global supply chain teams to ensure alignment and execution excellence.

Sales Forecasting & Planning

• Own the monthly forecasting and best estimate process across all product categories.
• Partner with Merchandising and HQ to build, validate, and challenge sales plans at category and SKU level.
• Partner with Merchandising and HQ to build and validate the Best Estimate for the regions at category and country level.
• Drive forecast accuracy through data-driven analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Support buying sessions with robust sales projections and ensure accurate order entry aligned with planning assumptions.
• Leverage planning tools (e.g., Anaplan) to deliver reliable forecasts and actionable insights.

Inventory Management & Optimization

• Lead regional inventory planning and define targets by category to maximize productivity and minimize obsolescence.
• Monitor stock levels, sell-through, and aging to ensure healthy inventory across all channels.
• Drive stock rebalancing strategies and optimize allocation to support business priorities.
• Oversee inventory lifecycle from initial buy to liquidation, ensuring efficiency and profitability.

Distribution Planning & Execution

• Manage end-to-end product flow across the regional logistics network, ensuring timely delivery and launch readiness.
• Oversee allocation and replenishment processes to maintain optimal availability in stores and online.
• Ensure efficient order fulfillment operations, including stock allocation, transfers, and order book management.
• Supervise reverse logistics processes, ensuring timely and accurate handling of returns.

Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and develop a high-performing planning team, fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Establish and track KPIs across forecasting, inventory, and service levels.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes, tools, and cross-functional alignment.

Profile for Success

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in supply chain, demand planning, or merchandising planning within retail; luxury or premium experience is a plus.
• Good understanding of forecasting, inventory management, and distribution across omnichannel environments.
• Comfortable working with data and planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, SAP, Power BI or similar).
• Able to collaborate effectively within a matrix organization and across regional and global teams.
• Structured, analytical, and solutions-oriented approach to problem solving.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Exposure to process improvement or optimization practices is advantageous.