Inventory Manager – EMEA (12 months FTC)
At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us.
The Role:
As the Inventory Manager, you will lead the strategic planning and execution of inventory and supply operations across the EMEA region for our brands. You will be responsible for aligning supply with commercial objectives, optimising inventory levels, and ensuring timely product availability to meet consumer demand across wholesale, retail and e-commerce channels.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of seasonal product cycles, style/SKU complexity, and global sourcing dynamics. You will also have strong leadership within Integrated Planning, as well as other regional functional teams.
Your Impact:
* Lead the Supply Planner(s) to execute monthly purchasing activities and lead Inventory Management in all aspect of buying and inventory planning
* Develop and maintain a rolling supply plan which supports our commercial and financial goals
* Collaborate with Demand Planning, Logistics/Warehousing, Finance and Commercial teams to define and maintain inventory planning assumptions, covering forecast error, forecast bias, lead times
* Ensure tracking of ex-factory dates with international suppliers, leading communication in variabilities, flag risks to OTIF and initiative mitigation actions to limit business risk of supply to demand accuracy
* Oversee and manage delivery of all network supply metrics. Identify potential risks and prepare scenarios to address and follow up on all supply-related issues to full resolution
COME AS YOU ARE
We celebrate diversity—of your background, your experiences, and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.
Who You Are:
* You are a people leader
* You're comfortable with challenging thoughtfully and objectively across all levels
* You understand and are motivated by high performance
* You are flexible to travel on short notice in line with business demands
We would Love to Hear from People with:
* Strong background in Operations and/or Supply Chain Management
* Experience in medium to large-scale business environment is beneficial
* Proficient with ERP and supply chain planning systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, o9)
* Experience with case building, UAT, project management methods is a plus
What We Will Give You:
* 27 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays & some time away from work – on top of generous holiday allowance, we can generally take advantage of half day Fridays providing our work is finished for the week.
* Extras, discounts, perks & volunteering opportunities - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras.
* Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That's why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development including Global Mentorship Programme
* Hybrid & Flexible Working Environment
Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants embracing their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all of the other beautiful parts of your identity.
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