Manager, Inventory & Allocations
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Proven system and process knowledge related to order management and inventory management.
- Strong analytical skills to identify areas of risk and opportunities based on system data, including proposal(s) to mitigate and improve.
- Able to conceptualize complex matters to support concise and clear communication across all layers and functions.
- Proven people management capabilities. Able to support, guide and inspire teammates, including constructive feedback to support their individual development plans.
- Escalates timely the Sr. Manager of this team, providing a clear overview of risks, impact and potential issue resolutions.
- Passionate about data, affinity with technology and strong drive in creating a data-driven culture within the team.
- Strong in root cause analysis that might go beyond the scope of the team. Pulling in other teammates timely to ensure quick and correct resolutions.
- Able to work under pressure, while making the right decisions regarding priorities
- Fully embraces the values and competences that Under Armour stands for. Leads by example towards other teammates.
Full description
Under Armour has one mission: to make you better. We have a commitment to innovation that lies at the heart of everything we do, not just for our athletes but also for our teammates. As a global organization, our teams around the world push boundaries and think beyond what is expected. Together our teammates are unified by our values and are grounded in our vision to inspire you with performance solutions you never knew you needed but can’t imagine living without.
Values & Innovation
At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.
Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.
Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.
If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here.
Purpose of Role
The purpose of the Manager Inventory & Allocations (I&A) is to ensure we can deliver the best service to all our sales channels in EMEA, by optimizing the allocation of inventory and best-in-class accuracy of this inventory across the core systems.
The Manager is to lead and inspire this team of (Sr.) Professionals in daily tasks while also serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Super User to help drive forward projects and improvements needed in order to support the goals and Long Range Plan (LRP) strategy as defined by our Global and Regional Leadership team. This person provides input to the strategy and roadmap for I&A to continuously grow in its capability to serve the business.
Your Impact
- Manage team responsible for allocation, inventory control and corrections, transfers and troubleshooting for sales orders and/or store STOs for EMEA’s Wholesale, Distributors and DTC channels including consignments.
- Manage teammate(s) responsible for the allocation of orders that require intervention to optimize our service levels, improve stock positions, and support revenue opportunities.
- Manage teammate(s) responsible for daily monitoring of inventory discrepancies between our system, the stores and those of our partners, STOs between stores and DH locations, and the execution of processes to maintain these areas.