Retail Allocator

Values & Innovation

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If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here. 

Purpose of Role

Under Armour Europe Retail is looking for a talented professional to join their team in Allocations.  The right candidate will be responsible for maintaining proper inventory levels in our Retail stores in order to maximize sales potential and increase inventory productivity.  This will be done through analysis of internal reports to determine the right amount, correct timing and proper flow of merchandise from our distribution center into the stores, as well as, understanding the exit strategy on product assortments.  This individual will work closely with the Planning, Merchandising, Logistics and Store Operations teams as well as other teams throughout UA.   

Your Impact

• Allocate new product assortments to retail stores utilizing merchandise plans and product strategies.
• Ensure proper inventory levels in retail stores.  Create weekly replenishment orders based on detailed analysis of POS data and inventory availability.
• Create, run and maintain benchmark reports and distribute to management weekly.
• Make weekly call-outs regarding inventory levels at the store and in the distribution center and partner with team on out of stocks.
• Analyze size selling on an appropriate cadence to facilitate buy process and store allocation scales.
• Recommend changes and/or enhancements to current procedures and systems for allocation and replenishment functions 
• Actively participate in new store openings as needed.  Partner with retail team to ensure successful launches.
• Produce ad-hoc reports as needed to support business requests.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of procedures and systems for allocation and replenishment functions.  Ensure allocation process can support retail growth.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong retail math acumen, including elements of inventory productivity measures (weeks of supply, sell-through, etc) 
• Proficiency at analyzing and interpreting large amounts of data; with the ability to synthesize information and translate into effective and actionable insights
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to deliver projects and results within timelines
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.  The ability to present information in a clear, concise and complete manner.
• Self-starter, creative, enthusiastic, innovative and collaborative attitude
• Sense of urgency and accuracy
• Ability to work in a team environment

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Amsterdam office.
• Return to Work Designation: Hybrid work (baseline of minimum 2 days a week in-office)
• Travel: 5% of the year

Relocation

• No relocation provided

Benefits & Perks

• Paid “UA Give Back” Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community.
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being. 
• 38 hour working week
• Hybrid work, a minimum of 2 days in the office
• 28 days holiday
• Teammate Resource groups e.g. Green Machine, Sustainability, LGBTQIA+, Women in Leading and Living, Balance for mental health and well being etc.
• Human Performance Institute (Gym) on site
• Local Language course when moving from abroad

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Our Commitment to Diversity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.