Job Description

Responsibilities

DEMAND/SUPPLY FORECAST &

REPLENISHMENT MANAGEMENT

Monitor and

manage inventory

levels

of Permanent Stock Items, Intemporals and central stock. Analyze

historical data and current trends

to identify inventory risks or opportunities. Oversee the definition and updating of the replenishment settings with the Retail Planning and Merchandising Managers, to ensure the

optimal transfer levels from the Local Distribution Center

to the Retail stores. Adjust the

Min/Max replenishment parameters

as needed to account for key periods, product trends and anticipated deliver delays. Monitor

stockroom capacity

to identify understock or overstock situations. Identify

slow-moving and sleeping stock

and align with the Merchandising team on action plans. Coordinate with

Logistics team and IT team

to ensure smooth automatic replenishment between Warehouse and Stores.

REPORTING & FORECASTING

Monitor all

BI reports

(sales, stock, value equation, etc). Prepare and share

regular activity reports

and

ad hoc

analysis on Metier performances by store, category and product level. Utilize historical sales data, market trends, and customer preferences to

forecast demand

and support stock replenishment and reorder plans. Be an

alert tower

for merchandising, by taking proactive measures to address potential inventory imbalances and identifying opportunities and risks. Prepare and suggest destocking by metier aligned with group policy.

OTB and Buying management SUPPORT

Validate the

OTBtool hypothesis

with the Planning Manager: exchange rates, margins, destocking projections, PSI, reorders, delivery rates, etc. Support the Planning Manager on the

OTB definition

during Preview and Podium Group moments in line with the strategy of the subsidiary and with the stock objectives set for the current year. Collaborate with Retail Merchandisers to ensure that the OTB is in line with the metier ambitions and collection feedback. Consolidate buying vs OTB to flag risks or opportunities.

CROSS FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION

Collaborate with

cross-functional teams

including Store, Operations and Retail Merchandising to develop and execute comprehensive plans that align with company goals and objectives. Develop strong partnerships with

Stock Control teams

& ensure regular updates on the stockroom capacity to identify understock or overstock situations. Build a strong link to the Europe

Planning community

to bring forward the best practices and adapt the Europe strategy within the subsidiary.

PROFILE

Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Economics, or a related field/ experience. At least 3 years of experience in merchandise planning, allocation, or inventory management within a retail environment. Proficiency in Excel and PowerBI with advanced skills for data analysis and forecasting. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and trends to make informed decisions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and vendors. Attention to detail. Strategic thinking and the ability to anticipate market changes and adjust merchandise plans accordingly. Familiarity with retail math and key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory management and sales. * Problem-solving orientation and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.