Manager Operations DTC Europe (m/f/d)

<p> </p> <p><span><span>BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 6200 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>Join us in shaping the future at our location in <b>Cologne </b>as a</span></span></p> <p><span><span><b>Manager Operations DTC Europe (m/f/d)</b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Manage, steer and control deliveries of goods to European DTC Birkenstock point of sales, both Online and Offline, being an integrated part of the DTC Europe Buying team complemented by Product Buying and Merchandise &amp; Allocation functions</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Prioritize and lead overarching omni-channel priorities identified, closely working with channel specific DTC Operation Specialists maximizing product inventory efficiencies</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Stay cross functionally connected to stakeholders in Global Operations, Global Order Execution, Logistics and 3PL partners effectively managing and securing flow of goods accounting for European DTC sales targets</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Ensure seamless flow of goods, closely scanning, tracking and reporting on orderbook developments with regards to delays and insights from Production</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Measure and analyze outbound performance as well as overall point of sale inventory capacities</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Secure successful and correct uploads of purchasing orders to the SAP system landscape</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Steer and prioritize deliveries according to stock &amp; sales KPI’s, launch- and campaign moments, collaborating closely with the DTC Merchandise &amp; Allocation function</span></span></li> </ul> <p><br/> <span><span>YOUR EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES: </span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Allocation, Planning and/or Sales functions, preferably within the fashion and lifestyle industry</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Strong advocate of effective communication with a high affinity for numbers and hands-on-mentality</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Team player with quick comprehension skills and the willingness to develop and learn</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Self-motivated personality with a structured way of working and organizational talent</span></span></li> <li><span><span>High proficiency with MS Office (Excel) and SAP interfaces</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Excellent verbal and written English language skills; additional languages (e.g., German, French, Spanish) are advantageous</span></span></li> </ul> <p><br/> <span><span>WE OFFER:</span></span></p> <p><span><span>BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. Our Talent Acquisitoin team is looking forward to receiving your online application!</span></span></p>