Retail Stock Allocator & Inventory Controller South | [O-169]

Retail Stock Allocator & Inventory Controller South Europe

Mission

The Retail Stock Allocator and Inventory controller must work to ensure Helly Hansen stores are supplied with stock on time and in right quantities. He/she is responsible for the replenishment process and load in’s. Within this he/she is constantly looking for stock opportunities as well as identifying liabilities in the inventory. The vision is to execute assortment plans while reacting on market conditions in order to maximize sales, margin, and inventory turnover.

The Retail Stock Allocator & Inventory Controller South Europe must be the driver of processes for order fulfillment and replenishment of Helly Hansen stores. His/her activities need to be in alignment with the corporate strategies of inventory management in a multichannel environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work closely in support with above key interfaces to ensure seasonal retail buy and assortment is reaching stores on time. In cooperation with Retail Marketing/Marketing and Visual Merchandiser functions execute the seasonal campaign calendar and allocate product accordingly. Keep stores informed of all deliveries and monitor flow of product into store.
2. Replenishment all stores to meet and exceed sales and profit goals. Determine stock levels and ensure replenishment systems are operating correctly.
3. Control inventory levels to optimize sales, gross margin and sell through of product.
4. Drive focused initiatives to liquidate aged stock timely in collaboration with the global retail buyer.
5. React quickly to developing trends at retail by shifting store allocations and securing additional stock. Work closely with the Business Operations team on upcoming opportunities from Key account returns or cancellations.
6. Analyze sales reports to identify best sellers, worst sellers and current trends. Call out risks and opportunities by category and product type.
7. Keep a regular communication with stores to review inventory and delivery issues with store management.

KPI

• Conversion rate, Average Transaction Value, Units Per Transaction
• Actual Sales budget versus Planned
• Actual Gross Margin versus Planned
• Sell through rate end of season
• Stock turn
• Customer satisfaction product availability (conversion rate) / fulfillment and allocation on time and according to plans

Reports (direct): SE Buyer

Report to: Global Retail Buyer

Experience / Skills Required

• A Passion for sports and posses the ability to relate and understand consumer’s perception
• Willing to handle multitasks and work under pressure
• 3-5 years combined retail buying experience
• Ability to generate new and creative solutions and processes to business issues which align with values/vision resulting in continuous performance improvement
• Ability to make decisions and set priorities that meet financial goals
• University / Bachelor’s degree
• Superior communications skills; fluent in English
• Proficient user of Microsoft office products
• Experience within an international corporation preferred
• Ability to thrive and succeed in a matrix organization
• The role will require a hands-on approach and yet the individual needs the ability to see longer-term perspectives in order to effectively develop a KPI driven assortment strategy which balances commercial opportunities and grows the perception of our Brand

We Offer

The opportunity to join a high-performance team within a global brand in growth. A culture of inclusion, empowerment, and ownership. Competitive benefits, discount on great gear, work laptop and a mobile phone.

Application is ONLY accepted in portal (due to personal data protection rules) and not later than June 25th 2024.

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