In-Stock Manager

Job description / Role

Our client is looking for a talented In-Stock Manager who is responsible for supporting the Consumables categories. In this role you will work to improve product availability, creating the earth's greatest shopping experience – a store featuring more products, brands, & more compelling content than any store, online or off!

Responsibilities:
• Deliver maximum product availability in the Consumables category within budgeted inventory targets through effective end-to-end management of the supply chain.
• Work with vendor manager/buyers on expanding selection, promotions, and optimum sourcing recommendations/decisions.
• Drive system/process improvements in working with vendors on order management, vendor operations, and inventory management.
• Complete financial metrics to improve efficiency and assist with in-stock management, including promotions, inventory replenishment, managing overstock inventory, and operations processes.
• Be a leader beyond the Consumables category by giving user input to engineering teams across the organization as they work to continuously improve buying systems and processes necessary for efficiency and growth.
• Manage catalog selection, be solution-oriented & able to integrate strong and clear data analysis and business rationale into sound decision making.
• Manage multiple projects – prioritizing, planning and delegating appropriate tasks
• Be a passionate category and customer advocate within the organization.

Requirements

Basic qualifications
• Professional experience in operations, inventory planning, demand forecasting, and/or product life cycles.
• Must have a proven track record in taking ownership, driving results and moving with speed to implement ideas in a fast-paced online environment.
• Highly analytical, flexible, action and results oriented, self-starting, and be comfortable with computer databases and tools.
• An effective communicator working with some of company’s most important partners and vendors, as well as with internal colleagues and teams.
• Ability to operate clearly in an ambiguous environment; strong ability to influence.
• Possesses strong analytical and numerical skills with strong experience of Excel, including Macros, V-Lookups and Pivot Tables.
• University degree required, ideally in a technical or analytical discipline.
• Experience working with IT professionals, and process improvement training like Kaizen or Six Sigma will be a plus.

Preferred qualifications
• Highly analytical, flexible, action and results oriented, self-starting, and be comfortable with computer databases and tools.
• Possesses strong analytical and numerical skills with strong experience of Excel, including Macros, V-Lookups and Pivot Tables.

About the Company

We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including:

• IT & Telecommunications
• Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
• Banking, Finance & Legal
• Sales & Business Development
• Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
• Human Resources & Training
• Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
• Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
• Executive Recruitment
• Emiratization Solutions
• Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
• Managed Service Provider Solutions
• Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
• Outsourced Staffing Solutions