Assistant Manager Trading - Europe(m/w/x)

# Assistant Manager Trading - Europe - temp until 31.12.2026 Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation: •    This role is responsible for executing of the European DTC Trading and Cluster strategy for Bricks and Mortar Factory Outlets supporting qualitative, sustainable and profitable growth •    Key metrics for measuring success outside of financial KPIs are product flow to stores, in store availability/stock quality, on time order creation and weeks cover •    A key focus of this role is communication, flexibility and problem solving to ensure excellence in execution Key Responsibilities: •    Execute end-to-end product flow to stores in line with the Product and Trading Guidance and store requirements for specific product category - to ensure that product is in the right place at the right time in the right quantities •    Execute Service Level Agreement for order entry by DC •    Adhere to intake plans generated by WSSI Planning to ensure optimal weeks cover management and store stock vs capacity levels (NS, ASP, NQ) •    Update and review reports on Merchandising product related KPI’s e.g., Tops to bottoms, sock to shoes, division shares. Ensure clear action plans on data reviewed •    Provide in-depth range and inventory analysis for stores to drive improvements •    Responsible for final selection, allocation and replenishment of articles for stores based on the Trading Guidance provided by Buying, for assigned product categories •    Execute inventory allocation and replenishment strategies in partnership with Assortment Planning and Buying teams adhering to Store Segmentation guidance •    Track full order book and provide visibility to Cluster Merchandising Managers with relevant analysis on risks and opportunities •    Execute plans from Factory Outlet Excellence team to ensure correct planning of product flow for Marketing campaigns and promotions incl EOSS •    Manage inventory flow into stores, considering aging, bestsellers and black holes and stock to sales ratios •    Execute seasonal transitions, based on Transition guidance, and market relevant geographical and climatic conditions •    Execute DC inventory efficiency strategies to reduce article count and clear pick-faces •    Provide ad hoc sales analysis to maximize opportunities •    Input to Senior Trading Manager for sharing with Factory Outlet Excellence on range needs for new stores / remodels. •    Monitor the Dynamic Buffer Management (DBM) system output against targets and change where required •    Collaborate closely with Cluster Managers to maximize range localization as relevant Key Relationships: •    DTC Outlet Assortment Planning and Buying •    DTC Outlet Planning •    ecom Outlet •    DTC Factory Outlet Excellence •    Outlet DTC Retail Directors •    Outlet DTC Retail District Managers •    Outlet DTC Store Managers •    Europe SCM •    DTC Operations •    DTC Omni Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: •    Intermediate skills in MS Office •    Good Microstrategy skills •    Fluent in English (Additional language is an advantage) •    Knowledge of retail management systems of advantage •    Good analytical skills & commercial skills •    Good communication and presentation skills •    Structured, organized and process-orientated •    Very good knowledge of detail but ability to derive end-to-end picture •    Ability to work effectively within a team environment and under pressure Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: •    University degree in Business or Finance, ideally with Marketing and Sales focus or equivalent professional experience. Retail experience beneficial •    Theoretical understanding of functional area •    Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in job or job function # Job Title:  Assistant Manager Trading - Europe - temp until 31.12.2026 Brand: Location: Herzogenaurach TEAM: Merchandising & Planning State: BY Country/Region: DE Contract Type: Temp Number: 527456 Date: Apr 24, 2025