GENERAL SUMMARY

Responsible for day to day monitoring of inventory levels in stores in conjunction with plan to ensure optimum Stock Turn, Revenue and Service Levels.

The Allocator collaborates closely with Retail Operations, Buying and Merchandise Planning to ensure that inventory is managed to the planned constraints and business goals.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintains optimal inventory in store
• Analyze sales results by store and use information to: adjust levels or change assortment, execute transfers, monitoring out of stocks and fill size gaps
• Establish proper levels of product by store and distribute accordingly
• Communicate all relevant business information to Senior Allocation, being the first point of contact in the allocation team.
• Supports Inventory Plans through the execution of initial seasonal inventory allocations and replenishment exceptions.
• Emphasis on store-level inventory levels and basics management.
• Ensure full execution of returns in a timely manner.
• Analyse store-level data to identify Brand/Division trends, DC-specific and store-specific inventory issues.
• Co-ordinate with Retail Operations, Buying and Planning teams to ensure store level trends balance with Open-to-Buy and Open-to-Ship projections and forecasts.
• Attend and contribute in all function and department meetings
• Communication of Availability, Transfers & Price changes to stores
• Respond to Store & District Manager queries

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and /or abilities required for the individual to be successful in this position.

• Education: University degree
• Experience: Must have 1-3 years experience in a multi-store retail environment preferred
• Language skills: Fluent in English, oral as well as written
• Technical Skills: good working knowledge of computer systems with emphasis on MS Office (Excel). SAP knowledge is beneficial

Please don't forget to attach your CV in English. Applications submitted in any other language will be deemed incomplete and will be unsuccessful.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Within the Planning and Allocation team of The North Face, this role is responsible for part of the product portfolio, working with the Buying, Allocation, Merchandising, Marketing and Visual Merchandising teams to translate the buyer’s vision into profitable results.

Creates the seasonal collections to achieve sales and profit targets across both Retail and E-commerce channels using the most current trends in the marketplace combined with evaluations of the business performance and company direction for their area of responsibility.

The Merchandise Planner ensures that the nature, quality and timeliness of product is consumer focused and supports the Brand strategy.

KPI’s to be monitored will be Sales, Initial Margin, Gross Margin, Maintained Margin, Product Quality,  Sell-through%, Inventory Turns, GMROI, Markdown, OTB Variance.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Create, review and present class plans seasonally. These plans should be developed using most current trends in the marketplace and existing evaluations of business  and direction of company
• Analyse sales, stock and profitability performance by item, class, division, Supplier, and attribute groupings and  use this knowledge and trend direction to provide recommendations to maximise opportunities and limit liabilities
• Develop and oversee a cohesive markdown and promotional strategy. 
• Develop profitable exit strategies for discontinued and dead stock
• Provide critical analytical support to the buying team with regard to Supplier gross margin and brand development
• Develop strong partnerships with buying organisation to understand the vision and direction
• Establish an understanding of consumers and buying trends. Formulate guidelines for consumer centric opportunities
• Monitor and evaluate the Open-to-Buy and Open-to-Ship on a regular basis  Provide timely and accurate re-projections based upon current trends to effectively manage inventory
• Review and make recommendations to support  purchases. Provide guidelines for current on order and future purchases
• All purchases are to be approved through the planner role
• Facilitates Weekly OTB Team Meeting with Buying, Planning and Allocation and Monthly OTB/Assortment Plan Review Meetings with Executive leadership
• Understands the similarities and differences between the retail and outlet consumer
• Serves as a conduit between retail buying, product department and management
• Manages by exception
• Provides financial control and communication of performance
• Helps develop assortment plan by setting volume targets by store cluster
• Maintains floor set credibility

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and /or abilities required for the individual to be successful in this position.

• Education: Bachelor degree in statistic-economics or related fields
• Experience:  2+ years experience in retail planning or related fields
• Language skills:  fluent in English

COMPETENCIES

• Strong retail math acumen, including elements of mark up, margin planning, open to buy, inventory productivity measures (GMROI, Rotation)
• Strong computer skills: Excel, Merchandise and Financial Planning and Allocating software a plus
• Strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills, attention to detail

Please don't forget to attach your CV in English. Applications submitted in any other language will be deemed incomplete and will be unsuccessful.

The Digital Marketing Coordinator is responsible for creating and implementing best in class marketing solutions across the wholesale channel in the DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) region. From planning to execution, ensuring sell-out and driving market differentiation in their territory. This role requires excellent communication skills and the adaptability for a multitasking work environment. The objectives of this role grant premium image of the brand within our most important accounts to increase sell through and make the brand a favored partner with these retail partners with a focus on the digital channels. The role will also require to be the connection between Marketing Manager DACH, Sales Managers and Headquarters.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Create, develop and execute seasonal brand marketing campaigns in collaboration with key digital accounts.  

• Monitor and develop online presence of the Brand throughout the DACH wholesale marketplace

• Work closely with Marketing Manager and Key Account/Sales Managers to ensure clear and effective Marketing support directed to the strategically most important wholesale partners

• Create and drive brand education tactics towards salesclerks, partner, journalist, ambassadors and other key stakeholders in the marketplace

• Support the setup of local Brand events, trade shows and consumer activations.

• Support the local sales team within the sell-in process with marketing tactics, i.e. marketing plans, sell-in material

• Help and support the DACH Marketing Manager in everyday duties, such as product seeding, product supply to local ambassadors and athletes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Academic: Marketing Degree, Bachelor or Master level

• Experience: 3 years working experiences in the Marketing sector, preferably in the Sports Industry

• Deep understanding of The North Face brand with a passion for the outdoor and running industries.

• Language skills: Fluent German and English is a must (both written and spoken)