Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:
• This role is responsible for executing of the European DTC Trading and Cluster strategy for Bricks and Mortar Factory Outlets supporting qualitative, sustainable and profitable growth
• Key metrics for measuring success outside of financial KPIs are product flow to stores, in store availability/stock quality, on time order creation and weeks cover
• A key focus of this role is communication, flexibility and problem solving to ensure excellence in execution
Key Responsibilities:
• Execute end-to-end product flow to stores in line with the Product and Trading Guidance and store requirements for specific product category - to ensure that product is in the right place at the right time in the right quantities
• Execute Service Level Agreement for order entry by DC
• Adhere to intake plans generated by WSSI Planning to ensure optimal weeks cover management and store stock vs capacity levels (NS, ASP, NQ)
• Update and review reports on Merchandising product related KPI’s e.g., Tops to bottoms, sock to shoes, division shares. Ensure clear action plans on data reviewed
• Provide in-depth range and inventory analysis for stores to drive improvements
• Responsible for final selection, allocation and replenishment of articles for stores based on the Trading Guidance provided by Buying, for assigned product categories
• Execute inventory allocation and replenishment strategies in partnership with Assortment Planning and Buying teams adhering to Store Segmentation guidance
• Track full order book and provide visibility to Cluster Merchandising Managers with relevant analysis on risks and opportunities
• Execute plans from Factory Outlet Excellence team to ensure correct planning of product flow for Marketing campaigns and promotions incl EOSS
• Manage inventory flow into stores, considering aging, bestsellers and black holes and stock to sales ratios
• Execute seasonal transitions, based on Transition guidance, and market relevant geographical and climatic conditions
• Execute DC inventory efficiency strategies to reduce article count and clear pick-faces
• Provide ad hoc sales analysis to maximize opportunities
• Input to Senior Trading Manager for sharing with Factory Outlet Excellence on range needs for new stores / remodels.
• Monitor the Dynamic Buffer Management (DBM) system output against targets and change where required
• Collaborate closely with Cluster Managers to maximize range localization as relevant
Key Relationships:
• DTC Outlet Assortment Planning and Buying
• DTC Outlet Planning
• ecom Outlet
• DTC Factory Outlet Excellence
• Outlet DTC Retail Directors
• Outlet DTC Retail District Managers
• Outlet DTC Store Managers
• Europe SCM
• DTC Operations
• DTC Omni
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Intermediate skills in MS Office
• Good Microstrategy skills
• Fluent in English (Additional language is an advantage)
• Knowledge of retail management systems of advantage
• Good analytical skills & commercial skills
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Structured, organized and process-orientated
• Very good knowledge of detail but ability to derive end-to-end picture
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and under pressure
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
• University degree in Business or Finance, ideally with Marketing and Sales focus or equivalent professional experience. Retail experience beneficial
• Theoretical understanding of functional area
• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in job or job function