International Merchandising Operations Associate

Position Overview

Responsible for Buy & Planning Process for the Brand/Category assigned.

In market stock availability control. Monitor Assortment and updates.

Provide analytical, maintain reports, measures KPIs to ensure seamless processes, business monitoring and customized analyses.

Partner with Sourcing, Merchandising & Planning, Sales, Customer Service to leverage flow of product from Global Manufacturing into the Distribution Center.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Line management

• Follow line list from merchandising, to reflect product changes, and maintain products attributes in a timely manner

Cost management

• Update, track and control any cost variation and provide costs analysis

Procurement Management

• Review of buy & procurement plan for each season in alignment with seasonal buy strategy. Risks analysis and preparation of buy simulations
• Buy process follow-up & PO issuing – reconciliation with Global Manufacturing /sourcing department

Sales and Inventory management

• Control & management of the demand-supply match (Inventory and Line management during market)

Deliveries tracking and inbound

• Analyze and manage the stock delivery reports, follow delivery slides
• KPIs tracking
• Take initiatives to improve current processes and systems to gain efficiency and obtain best results
• Work towards reaching inventory target levels while maximizing sales opportunities
• Execute daily market supply-demand tracking and implement agreed actions
• Provide expert analysis to ensure optimized supply plan to reach order fulfilment targets
• Work towards improving customers’ delivery demands
• Prepare presentational material
• Back up and support other IMO team members in other brands/categories

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

• Master Degree in Supply Chain & Inventory Management or equivalent experience
• High degree of computer literacy, especially MS Excel (V-lookups, formulas, pivot tables), Power Point (presentation),  SAP are a plus
• Good analytical, and problem solving skills
• Fluent in reading, speaking and writing in English. Other languages a plus. Ability to lead discussions
• Ability to deal with uncertainty and cope with change in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• T hink and respond quickly adjusting schedules and plans in response to unplanned events
• Solve business issues and to make decision sometimes with limited data
• Efficient time management, organizational ability and capacity to meet deadlines
• Flexible mind-set, team player
• Attention to detail & work accuracy
• Ability to cope with change in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment under little supervision. Maintain confidentiality and discretion