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