Arc’teryx - Allocations Analyst – EMEA (m/f/d) - Garching

If you were the Allocations Analyst – EMEA now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

• Managing the overall replenishment process for a subset of brand stores and/or factory outlets from implementation to exit, including ensuring the right inventory for new stores
• Analyzing store level inventory and sales to determine trends and maximize sales opportunities on a weekly basis
• Working closely with the Allocations team in Canada, to ensure best practices are followed, and processes across regions are aligned where possible and collaborating with the EMEA Merchandising team
• Providing recommendations on store level product based on sales data and store feedback
• Identifying and highlighting any concerns in inventory levels as soon as it is discovered and investigate into options to solve the problem
• Working closely with the stores/outlets to provide insights into Retail Allocations functions and processes and ensure they are aware of product flow, replenishment flow and any deviation or changes to the plan
• Working collaboratively with cross-functional partners such as the Retail Operations, Store Development, Shipping and Logistics, and Retail teams to provide insight into Retail Allocations functions and processes
• Creating return authorizations in season to maximize sales and at season end to send product back to the distribution centers or to outlet locations
• Liaising with the warehouse, stores and merchandising teams to help coordinate smooth integration of replenishments and monthly product drops
• Assisting with preparation of Allocations reporting and re-caps to analyze and communicate business performance
• Partnering with Retail Operations NSO Manager, Regional VM Lead and HQ Merch Planning team to ensure new store opening timing is aligned and a work back plan is in place for inventory
• Overseeing the communication and administration of third-party product orders for Arc’teryx Brand Stores
• Supporting the team with additional tasks as required to help achieve company objectives
• Travelling as required for store visits

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

• Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to provide insight into retail functions and processes
• Identifying issues and gaps in process and supports the team to help find resolutions
• Acting as a Retail point of contact in the region, with the ability to react and take action in the local time zone

Are you our next Allocations Analyst – EMEA?

• You have a minimum of 2+ years’ experience in an allocations coordinator or dealer service representative role, with experience managing large, high-priority accounts
• You have experience with SAP S4 or ECC and with retail systems (inventory planning, allocations, POS, Cegid)
• You speak a second European language (is a plus)
• You thrive in a fast-past, ever changing retail environment
• You can identify and communicate key business insights to management and team
• You have strong data analysis skills and a good understanding of Microsoft Excel
• You have a love of retail and an ability to always stay consumer focused
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
• You seek and execute the best (but sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
• You drive breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement of all merchandising analysis processes
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it