- Responsible for setting the strategic direction of the Allocation function within a designated country market and leading the execution of the allocation strategy. Ensures the optimal flow of product from distribution centers to retail locations to maximize sales, improve inventory turnover, and enhance the consumer experience.
- Contributes to the brand’s growth and operational efficiency by overseeing product flow, inventory management, and cross-functional logistics coordination. Holds full accountability for Allocation KPIs within the designated market.
- Enables the brand’s commercial objectives by serving as the primary link among distribution, planning, and market merchandising teams.

1. Allocation Strategy & Execution Leadership 
2. Inventory Managment & Performance Optimization 
3. Strategic Cross-Functional Partnership 
4. Team Leadership & Process Excellence 
5. Performance Accountability & Business Impact

1. Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in allocation, inventory management, or supply chain planning within the retail, fashion, or luxury industries, with at the least 5 years in leadership roles 
2. Expert mastery in allocation principles, advanced inventory analytics, and strategic in-season trading strategies. 
3. Strong understanding of retail mathematics, including IMU, GM%, AUR, sell-through, and stock-to-sales ratios. 
4. Proficiency with allocation and planning systems (e.g., MFP, JDA, or similar) and retail analytics platforms (e.g., Impact Analytics, LRDP). 
5. Demonstrated logistics literacy, including the orchestration of product flow between DCs and doors. 
6. Deep knowledge of the local retail landscape, consumer behaviors, and market dynamics 
7. Understanding of Full Price (FP) and Product Replenishment Operations (PRO) business models. 
8. Strong understanding of the end-to-end product lifecycle, from planning and buying through to distribution and retail execution
9. Good command of English