(Senior) Manager Inventory Controlling Europe
Core
Forecast inventory levels, manage stock allocation across European channels, and execute liquidation strategies to optimize regional availability and minimize inventory aging.
Role type
Senior Manager, Inventory Controlling
Builds
Regional stock health and optimized inventory profiles for PUMA's European operations
Domain
Sporting goods / Athletic footwear / Apparel / Supply Chain Finance
Required skills
Inventory controlling, Demand planning, Supply chain finance, Merchandising operations, Microsoft Excel, Power-BI, SAP S4 Hana, Seasonal retail flow analysis, Financial working capital management
Preferred skills
Anaplan, O9 solutions
Responsibilities
Forecast future inventory levels and structural ageing across European channels; Drive stock allocation and balancing across wholesale, retail, and digital channels; Identify slow-moving inventory and design clearance/liquidation strategies; Monitor stock levels, turnover rates, and coverage to balance availability with inventory minimization; Develop data-driven action plans for European Management; Prepare and support monthly inventory alignment sessions with Senior Leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities