Manager Merchandising Originals FTW DTC CS - Europe

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Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:

Prepare channel assortments based on option plan and the buying process for OR/FR. Actively contribute to OTB planning and define optimal buy volumes. Execute in-season Trading decisions to meet store stock requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementation of pre-season strategy for OTB Planning & Management following the market financial targets

• Design packages based on customer/commercial and Brand needs acknowledging space requirements and balancing brand vs commercial specific market needs for OR/FR

• Implement Market Range enhancements that reflects localization and differentiation in market range where needed (seasonality, account differentiation)

• Contribute to the buying process for OR and assure right volumes are bought following market OTB plans

• Support the submission of initial seasonal forecasts for OR into applicable systems for horizontal review by global functions at key milestones.

• Prepare the size breakdowns for OR process assuring they are created according to market needs and incorporated in the buying process

• Execute market seasonal stock position assuring the right volumes are available in stores and distribution centers and inform of changes to Trading teams.

• Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing excess.

• Coordinate with SCM and DP team to ensure timely delivery of products.

• Analyze sales data to identify opportunities for increasing sales

• Use data analysis to forecast demand and make informed decisions on product ordering and allocation.

Key Relationships:

• Channel teams

• Market BU’s

• CTC Brand

• Market Finance teams

• Market Marketing and VM teams

• Market SCM and Demand Planning teams

• Trading and Planning Teams

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Relevant job experience in a Product Planning, Buying or Merchandising function, and fully qualified and trained.

• Combined broad theoretical and practical knowledge incl. company policies and practices

• Strong competence with range assortment planning/merchandising and buying, procedures and systems

Requisite Education and Experience/ Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in business, ideally with marketing and sales focus or equivalent professional experience

• Fluent in English

• 5 years of typical relevant work experience