We are currently seeking a Supply Chain and Logistics Specialist for the Americas Region who will report to the Director of Supply Chain & Logistics, Americas. The position will be based in Wayne, New Jersey where our Distribution Center is located.  

ROLE

The Supply Chain and Logistics Specialist for the Americas will support with the development and evolution of the regional supply chain strategy within a multi-channel retail, wholesale and ecommerce environment. Support and enable business development with appropriate service levels, stock utilization, cost and working capital optimization while upholding our corporate social responsibility values. This role will work closely and partner with Regional and Worldwide Saint Laurent and Kering teams across Supply Chain, Logistics, Merchandising, Planning, Sales, Operations and Technology teams.

MISSION

• Logistics
  • Ensure appropriate service levels are maintained in the network across all channels
  • Partner with Import/Export team to facilitate all FWS shipments
  • Coordinate special deliveries for exceptional products
  • Monitor returns flow for all channels
  • Resolve and respond to Logistics Tickets
  • Identify and help implement automation and operational process improvement opportunities
  • Manage exceptions originating from reception to expedited shipping

• Distribution Planning
  • Oversee and closely monitor deliveries of non-merchandise and merchandise seasonal and replenishment products to the region
  • Assess, maintain, and challenge permanent product target/safety stock ensuring appropriate stock levels within the region and in each country across all channels
  • Support seasonal product collection launch in stores and any buffer stock in warehouse
  • Manage permanent/seasonal stock rebalancing within the region
  • Coordinate and manage all intercompany transfer process from beginning to end
  • Arrange and follow-up on consolidations to HQ

• Analytics
  • Ability to manipulate, analyze, evaluate and model a wide array of data
  • Create and monitor supply chain and logistics KPIs, perform analysis and review targets
  • Work jointly with Merchandising and Planning teams to enhance reporting/analysis of stock and stock coverage
  • Define action plans to improve processes, methods and tools

• Communication
  • Participate in weekly calls with regional Kering Group Operations teams to align with brand priorities
  • Regularly meet with Central Supply Chain to review special distribution needs
  • Partner with cross-functional teams on any product needs, delivery issues, discrepancies, and delays
  • Serve as a key partner between Supply Chain, Inventory Control and Operations team

PROFILE

• 2+ years experience as Supply Chain or Logistics Assistant/Analyst/Specialist/Coordinator
• Fashion industry experience a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Knowledge and proficiency of ERP and WMS systems such as, JDA, SAP, Manhattan…etc
• Advanced Excel skills required, willing to learn new tools
• Power BI or Tableau experience a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively to local and central teams as well as cross-functional departments and partners across the entire organization
• Strong analytical skills
• Entrepreneurial approach to assess and proactively improve existing processes with the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to drive process improvements, resolve problems and get results, while applying a continuous improvement mindset to all workstreams
• Fluent English, Bilingual (Spanish or French) a plus

Saint Laurent is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.