Planning & Allocation Manager, UK & Europe

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Vuori is seeking a Planning & Allocation Manager for UK & Europe in London, full-time onsite, to influence peers and leaders through in-season analysis and the development of financial strategies that fuel growth. You’ll partner with international merchants and planning to set targets, KPIs and markdown strategies, optimize sell-through, and provide weekly style and color level analyses to guide inventory decisions. The role demands strong cross-functional influence, ownership of regional inventory between Full Price and Outlet, and ongoing process improvement of tools and workflows. To apply, emphasize 7+ years in retail planning, advanced Excel, proven stakeholder influence, and measurable wins in inventory, margin or turns.

Company Description

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.

Job Description

The Planning & Allocation Manager has the ability to influence both peers and leaders. They will be accountable for analysis of in-season business and the development of future financial strategies that support financial goals. Through their analysis and development of financial strategies, they will collaborate with Merchandising,  Planning and Inventory & Allocation with a key focus on In-Region Inventory movement and analysis for UK & Europe  

What you'll get to do:

• Partner with International merchants and planning on strategy, building targets, KPIs, mark down strategy, optimizing sell through and forward planning  
• Develop weekly sales analysis at the style and style/color level based on both trend and historical performance to provide feedback on in-season inventory management. Analyze the business performance and make recommendations that will maximize sales, profitability, inventory turn and mitigate risk 
• Improve capabilities around analytics, conclusions, recommendations, to assist in driving key milestone meetings for the international business 
• Build strong partnerships with global peers to ensure consistency of strategy and tools, share best practices and foster a result-oriented, innovative environment 
• Continue to evolve regional Inventory processes and tools to meet the needs of a dynamic market environment, driving efficiency and performance 
• Ownership of in-region store allocation and inventory management between our Full Price and Outlet locations 

Qualifications

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, operations, business, or supply chain or equivalent years of experience preferred. 
• 7+ years of retail planning, inventory management, financial planning and / or production planning experience.   
• Excellent technical skills in Microsoft Excel and/or related planning, finance, or analytical systems.   
• Great business influence skills. Role is highly influential and requires input from various teams to be successful.   
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, grow performance capabilities, and handle shifting priorities - able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.   
• Able to identify and influence critical stakeholders, proactively problem solve, and recommend solutions.   
• Extremely strong communication and presentation skills concisely present complex information and recommendations in terms meaningful to a variety of audiences.   

Additional Information

Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.