Inventory Optimisation Lead

As the Inventory Optimisation Lead, you are a key contributor to our merchandising unit, focused on achieving the optimal balance between inventory levels and customer demand between markets, warehouses and selling channels. You will play a critical role in ensuring product availability, reducing carrying costs, and maximizing operational efficiency. You will drive efficient regional demand fulfilment, spurring sales growth. You will work cross functionally mainly but not limited to the stakeholders within the regional merch-team & logistic team. You will be part of Region North Europe team which includes Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, UK & Ireland.
Key Responsibilities
Implement strategy, way of working and accountable for execution of initial allocation parameters to be correctly set at all times.
PM level execution and follow up of allocation parameters.
Implement strategy in allocation systems & Tools such as SMT, KL.
Follow up inventory targets for warehouse and store segments and support with actionable direction.
Monitor and improve stock accuracy in stores by supporting RFID routines.
Execute system set-ups to secure warehouse stock composition, and optimize SKU.
Monitor and execute system-set up to enable stocking and storage management in collaboration with Demand & supply unit, Merchandise managers and Logistics.
Set external exit strategy for inventory together with global counterparts
Optimize supply to minimize constraints and drivers impacting sales in line with inventory optimization strategy set by the Inventory optimization manager.
Monitor and act on inbound/outbound garment flow to support logistics planning.
Follow up execution of framework for prioritization of articles for allocation to secure commerciality in stores.



What you need to succeed:
At least 3 years experience in merchandising, supply chain planning, inventory optimization, buying or planning.
Previous experience in of inventory optimization or stock management strategies and practices.
Formal leadership experience with team responsibility.
Good understanding of logistics, allocation, store operation and online sales.
Highly analytical with strong salesmanship.
Very good skills in MS Office, especially in Excel and PowerPoint
Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Outstanding communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.