GUCCI Tech Supply Chain & Distribution Senior Manager

Role Mission

The GTech Supply Chain & Distribution Senior Manager serves as a linchpin to define and implement a tech vision following the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) framework. 

He/she collaborates with all business and tech key stakeholders across departments to ensure alignment, integration, and effective execution of business strategies throughout systems implementation.
He/she oversees a dedicated team of internal and external resources exclusively focused on Supply Chain, engaged across design, build, run, and project management phases.
He/she plays a critical role to foster a robust partnership and collaboration with the KTech counterpart, ensuring seamless integration of technology solutions, data analytics, and digital innovations.
He/she takes a proactive role in guaranteeing the successful delivery of solutions, tightly aligned with the roadmap, also through a close and collaborative partnership with KTech.

Overall responsibilities

• Translates Vision, Mission and Goals from a business/tech perspective into a strategic roadmap for his/her area of responsibility
• Sets actionable plans and recommendations for the GTech Supply Chain & Distribution Manager and the GTech Supply Chain & Distribution Business Partner
• Reviews and validates improvement initiatives proposed by GTech Supply Chain & Distribution Manager and evaluate the outcomes in terms of Business impacts
• Reviews and suggest improvements for the Service Portfolio Roadmap proposed by GTech Supply Chain & Distribution Business Partner
• Ensures that Demand & Project Portfolio priorities are in line with the strategic goals provided by the GTech ISC Director
• Reviews and validate the budget and the resources allocation for the area
• Maintains a strategic connection with Kering Technology ensuring a continuous alignment of business/tech goals, objectives, and priorities
• Manages the strategic relationship with suppliers of IT services to ensure that quality target of services and projects are achieved
• Foster collaboration across departments, particularly with technology and business units, ensuring seamless integration of technological advancements to optimize supply chain and distribution functions.

Requirements

• 10 + years in Luxury/Fashion sector
• Strong knowledge of supply chain & distribution Processes, Systems and Tools (preferably in Luxury/Fashion industry)
• Scientific degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems preferred
• Good knowledge of Project Management principles and methodologies and involvement in or managed large-sized cross-functional projects in large and complex companies
• Experience in managing budgeting and accounting activities
• Experience in managing and coordinating teams in complex organizations
• Good knowledge of IT Governance and IT Service Management best practices (Cobit, ITIL, etc.)

Soft skills:

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relational skills
• Strong attitude to negotiate
• Strong relationships building attitude
• Ability to manage priorities in a complex cross-functional environment
• Reactivity and flexibility in managing frequent changes
• Dealing with cross-functional teams
• Public Speaking and ability to communicate at C-levels
• Problem solving attitude

Technical skills:

• Supply Chain & Distribution processes knowledge
• Good knowledge of Demand Planning processes
• Process improvement
• Knowledge of Project management methodologies
• Knowledge IT Service management methodologies (ITIL certification would be asset)
• Apics certification would be an asset

Gucci is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, disability, 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.