Inventory Control & Allocation Manager

Reebok International, Ltd • Boston, MA

17h • $75,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Inventory Control & Allocation Manager is responsible for driving inventory utilization across all sales channels. Additionally, this role manages the wholesale order book and creates processes aimed to drive order book accuracy with the goal to achieve seasonal sales targets.

Requirements

• Strong team player with proven ability to work cross functionally to achieve goals and objectives.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel (pivot tables, V-lookups) and ability to merge and report on large volumes of data.
• Ability to be self-directed while working under tight deadlines
• Ability to anticipate problems, offer solutions, and address issues in order to meet targets.
• Ability to effectively communicate (both written and verbal) at all levels of the organization and to lead discussions in small and larger groups.
• Ability to build consensus with internal and external partners.
• Ability to understand and use financial data to make decisions.
• Advanced MS Office skills and ability to learn and use internal databases.
• Four year degree from college or university required with emphasis in supply chain management, logistics, or finance preferred.
• 3-5 years related progressive work experience

Nice To Haves

• SAP/Blue Cherry ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Order book oversight and reporting – cleanse, order date alignment, drive on time availability and shipment.
• Create warehouse stock, allocation and available to sell reporting regularly. Highlight significant changes or actions required to mitigate excess.
• Prioritization of inbound containers based on channel and product launch requirements.
• Manage inventory stock levels across all sales channels and track progress against targets. Shift stock across channels as required to drive highest margin liquidation results.
• Manage PO changes and reroutes to the US warehouse.
• Monitor inventory classifications (damages, quality holds, destruction activities) with the 3PL to ensure proper handling.
• Create ad hoc inventory reporting to address slow moving/excess stock by sales channel and track progress in reducing inventory levels.
• Aid the warehouse returns team in product identification and handling.
• Troubleshoot customer sales order allocation issues, collaborating with cross-functional partners to find solutions.

Benefits

• Total compensation may also include a company performance bonus and a comprehensive benefits package featuring medical, dental, retirement, wellness, and voluntary benefit options, as well as employee product discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level