KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and execute allocations to assure that stores needs are covered by following the Channel Ranges provided by Market CTC (Concept to Consumer) Assortment Plan teams, and by providing with the optimal initial volumes to achieve store sales plans
• Define parameters for store stock cover and replenishment to ensure correct supply of products to stores
• Responsible for weekly monitoring of KPIs to enable in-season replenishment of stocks according to store performance
• Manage mark-downs for DTC as required within given framework and in line with market and global strategy
• Manage flow of stock effectively from Concept stores to Factory Outlets to assure product relevance in regular stores, adequate stock clearance and margin optimization
• Proper forecasting on optimal stock cover for factory outlets to achieve the budgeted net sales by maintaining a healthy stock mix from planned production, free stock reorders, and DTC exit
• Lead the creation of FO Assortment Plans planned production according to guidance provided by Global FO range/Local FO range
• Leverage relationships with cross-functional teams (e.g. Buying, Planning, Marketing, Supply Chain, Retail Operations…) to ensure a smooth, accurate, and punctual flow of processes across these functions and taking or proposing initiatives for further enhancements

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Retail Operations
• Local retail teams
• Market Price Architecture
• Planning and Buying

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Specialist with technical skills related to in-season Allocation & Trading for a global brand

• Broad and deep knowledge of merchandising and retail supply and operations topics and broad knowledge of other functional areas involved in the Allocation & Trading process

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree in business, ideally with marketing and sales focus or equivalent professional experience
• 3-5 years typical relevant work experience