Manager, Inventory & Allocations

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The purpose of the Manager Inventory & Allocations (I&A) is to ensure we can deliver the best service to all our sales channels in EMEA, by optimizing the allocation of inventory and best-in-class accuracy of this inventory across the core systems. The Manager is to lead and inspire this team of (Sr.) Professionals in daily tasks while also serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Super User to help drive forward projects and improvements needed in order to support the goals and Long Range Plan (LRP) strategy as defined by our Global and Regional Leadership team. This person provides input to the strategy and roadmap for I&A to continuously grow in its capability to serve the business. Your Impact

Manage team responsible for allocation, inventory control and corrections, transfers and troubleshooting for sales orders and/or store STOs for EMEA’s Wholesale, Distributors and DTC channels including consignments. Manage teammate(s) responsible for the allocation of orders that require intervention to optimize our service levels, improve stock positions, and support revenue opportunities. Manage teammate(s) responsible for daily monitoring of inventory discrepancies between our system, the stores and those of our partners, STOs between stores and DH locations, and the execution of processes to maintain these areas. Develop and drive the roadmap for I&A based on the LRP direction, and input from key business stakeholders and the I&A team itself. Continued engagement with internal and external business partners to understand needs and formulate this into business ideas and demands. Ensures knowledge sharing and education takes place with support of direct reports to cover gaps, and explain new functionalities and process understanding. Build knowledge around allocation, deliveries, ATP and inventory movements and serve as Super User for EMEA and drive knowledge sharing with other functions and regions. Act as regional SME and UAT for I&A, representing EMEA on projects both regional and globally that have impact on I&A responsibilities. Act as point of contact for Global counterparts. Building and maintaining our connection with specifically the NA team to ensure best practice sharing and harmonization of processes. Standardize and maintain SOPs and knowledge center for I&A in close conjunction with other regions. Be the inspirational leader for the Inventory & Allocations team by supporting the development plans for the teammates in this team, including solid succession planning and talent recognition.