Senior Manger, Distrubtion Strategy 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. About the role: With a curious & collaborative spirit, the Strategy team acts as a nucleus of the Fashion division by providing business insights, market analysis, storytelling & thought leadership, to unlock & drive strategic opportunities. With our retail locations as our key touchpoint with our clients, this role is uniquely positioned to support & define high impact decision making. With the cross-functional collaboration of this position you will play a key role in helping to build strong relationships with teams across the division and unifying the objectives across projects. The role will report into the Group Director, Distribution Strategy. What impact you can create at CHANEL: Review distribution 3-5 year planning with senior leaders on all fashion locations to develop and manage the tracking of all fashion distribution projects and lead the communication & coordination of this distribution plan Lead bi-monthly Fashion Project Schedule meetings with senior leaders, demonstrating an ability to drive the discussion, connecting the various moving project pieces, and addressing key topics efficiently. Manage the distribution related deliverables for both Mid Term Planning (3 year view) and Budget submissions Develop, lead and improve upon all fashion distribution reporting inclusive but not limited to: Reltio, Fashion Project Schedule, and all Master distribution files Create a process and integration of the Reltio system into our teams reporting processes Develop strong relationships with key senior leaders: Fashion GM, Regional Retail Leaders, Merch planning, Fashion Architecture, Finance and Client Analytics Create, manage and complete Market Visit decks for both Fashion and Cross-Divisional requests for our Fashion, General Manager as well as President of the US Region. Work closely with the Retail regionals, as well as multiple cross-functional key leaders on analyzing business performance, distribution highlights, market context, designer matric, etc Facilitate the completion of all Fashion distribution project specific deliverables by managing the timeline for completion, coordinating all inputs, partnering with Fashion senior leaders, consolidating with a visual point of view, connecting key points, and host any necessary review meetings with Fashion Leadership Support the Distribution leadership team to perform ad hoc market analysis, strategic analysis and the creation of deliverables within the scope of distribution and business transformation with key deliverables being presented to US leadership You are energized by: Strong partnership with US Senior Leadership and Regional Retail Leadership Team Attention to detail Continuous process improvement Driving meetings both efficiently & productively Navigating complexity & ambiguity Managing multiple workflows and making connections across various inputs Creative thinking to problem solve Working in a highly collaborative environment & process Desire to constantly sharpen your analytical approach Utilizing data to propose high impact solutions Position Logistics: Strong presentation skills, with excellent attention to detail with a financial sensibility Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization Ability to project manage, juggle multiple projects at once, decisively prioritize and efficiently delegate to achieve optimal outputs Strong sense to protect the brand image, with a fundamental knowledge of retail & distribution Aptitude and curiosity to interpret and utilize data to improve and propose change Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills with aesthetic sensibility Bachelor's Degree, MBA a plus 7 years of relevant business experience NYC-based, Hybrid schedule with 3 days in office and 2 days remote Limited Domestic Travel as needed Partially Remote: Role requires a minimum of three days in-person office presence at the designated location/office. *Chanel, Inc. reserves the right to edit, change, or make exceptions on designations where circumstances where deemed appropriate. Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $87,500 through $133,000. Base salary is one component of the total compensation for this position. Other forms of variable pay [may/will] be offered for this position. Other components [may/will] include bonus potential, benefits, and/or perks. Benefits and Perks: Wellbeing resources include dedicated paid time off for wellbeing (2-week August Office Closure and Wellbeing Days in Retail and a Wellbeing fund Family and care giving benefits (inclusive of parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com Membership) Generous paid time off policies to include vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer days 401K and other incentives Robust healthcare offerings; medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE (virtual care), One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), Health Savings Account and Employee Assistance Program Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Health Advocate, International Business Travel Accident & Medical, and Commuter Transit & Parking Additional Information: Chanel is a private company whose values are grounded in creating the conditions for people to perform at their best and feel fulfilled and confident in their work. We offer a unique work environment where individuals are encouraged to better understand the brand, the business, and motivations, so that together we can unlock the possibilities of growth. This is reflected in: Diversity and Inclusion: At CHANEL, we are intentional in promoting Diversity & Inclusion. We foster respect, empathy and dignity for all. We believe strongly that the diversity of our people across the full spectrum of human differences is essential to our organisation and the connections we have with each other and our clients. We offer Employee Resource Groups in the US that are voluntary, open to all, employee-led groups formed around a shared identity or lived experience, whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community aligned with the values and missions of the communities they support. Chanel Community: CHANEL Community empowers our employees to channel their passions, talents and sense of purpose to contribute to and learn from our communities. Employees are encouraged to take time off annually to volunteer through CHANEL Community. CHANEL also matches employee donations to select charitable organizations. Sustainability: CHANEL Mission 1.5° is our climate action plan. It is focused on transforming the business in line with the ambitions of the Paris Agreement on climate change to limit the average global mean temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. Employees are encouraged to contribute to our US Sustainability efforts at the corporate level and within the divisions, through organized taskforces and initiatives. Arts and Culture: We are committed to extending our legacy of cultural engagement. Global support includes the CHANEL Culture Fund, which supports a select group of leading art culture institutions across the globe, and the CHANEL Next Prize for the next generation of creative talent. US support currently includes Annual sponsorship of the MoMA film program, Tribeca Film Festival programs and Through Her Lens, Support of the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women and Sponsorship of the BAAND Together Dance Festival at Lincoln Center. Fondation Chanel: Since 2011, Fondation CHANEL’s mission is for women and girls to be free to shape their own destiny. Through multi-year partnerships with financial and technical support, Fondation CHANEL is committed to improving the safety and autonomy of women and adolescent girls around the world, impacting over a million women and girls in its first 10 years. For more information, please navigate to the Fondation Chanel website here Career and Leadership Development: We have dedicated in-house teams focused on supporting the onboarding of employees, developing leadership skills via custom programs like Imagine Chanel People, Heart of Leadership and group and individual coaching, and blended online and live classes offered on our Bloom platform and by skilled trainers, such as Shape Your Career, to develop career building skills. *Chanel, Inc. benefits and perks are dependent on eligibility and subject to modification by Chanel at any time. 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.