Assistant Manager, Allocation & Inventory Management

Primary Purpose:

As an Assistant Manager, supporting Product Manager for developing a vision for product growth in Korea market based on the key attributes of the brand and the needs of our customers. Create high value of planning & allocation efficiency to support omnichannel business growth ambitions.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive business & brand results with in-season product execution & inventory support for responsible channel.

In-season Allocation / Inventory management

• Own Allocation and Inventory management for responsible channels/categories.
• Translate assortment and buy plans into distribution strategies; ensure appropriate quantities are allocated based on sales expectation.
• Review product sales performance, optimize inventory within/across the markets to maximize sales opportunities with appropriate level of stock
• Manage inventory levels by sku/store to support overall classification sales and inventory plans, as well as the marketing/promotional and tiered merchandising strategies, and Door Profiles
• Build appropriate initial inventory levels for all new store openings using modeling as well as real estate proforma to anticipate sales demand
• Consolidate Product request from the store and apply to allocation.
• Manage inbound shipment schedule and coordinate with Logistics and other related partners accordingly
• Conducting & review weekly / monthly / ad-hoc sales and inventory report as needed

System & Team support

• Conduct promotion setting in the system for Initiatives in SAP system
• Maintain Door Profiling & set up any changes in the LMS (Location Management System)
• Gather monthly newness feedback
• Support ad-hoc administrative work
• Execute and support Events accordingly

Education & Experience

• 3-5 years of prior experience in Merchandise planning and allocation, distribution, or supply chain.
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to build strong partnership with cross-functional partners.
• Ability to take ownership for continuous business improvement with a strong sense of urgency.
• Highly organized, resilient, able to work under stress with positive approach
• Detail-oriented with focus on accuracy and precisions in inventory planning and shipment tracking 
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills with advanced Excel kills, knowledge of AllocateSmart, BI System, SAP as a plus
• Fluent in English