Inventory Optimization Lead

**Job Description** WHAT YOU’LL DO**

As the Inventory Optimization Lead you are responsible for:
**Inventory Optimization**
- Follow up inventory targets for warehouse and support with actionable direction.
- Initiate & Coordinate moves between channels to optimize stock levels.
- Execute system set-ups to secure warehouse stock composition and optimize SKU.
- Monitor and execute system set up to enable stocking in collaboration with Demand & supply unit, Merchandise lead and Logistics.
- Set external exit strategy for inventory together with regional and global counterparts.
- Follow up on bought levels and update setting targets in OMNI Multi Season tool.
- Tracking returns levels and reasoning.

**Garment Flow Planning**
- Optimize supply to minimize constraints and drivers impacting sales in line with inventory optimization strategy set by the regional inventory team.
- Monitor and act on inbound/outbound garment flow to support logistics planning.
- Follow up execution of framework for prioritization of articles for allocation to secure commerciality.
- Support the capacity planning in warehouses

**WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH**

As a Inventory Optimization Lead, you are a key member of the merchandising team, you will be reporting to the OMNI Head of Merchandising and you will collaborate regularly with other functions in the local market such as Country Visual, Marketing and the Warehouse team as well as Regional teams in Sweden.

**WHO YOU ARE**

We are looking for people who are
- Sales-driven and have a strong commercial awareness and salesmanship.
- Strong in driving commercial product excellence, analytical to follow up and estimate performance.
- Collaborative, with excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Able to work independently and be self-motivated while still working within a team environment and fostering strong team collaboration.

We are looking for people with
- University degree, preferably within Business, Economics/Finance (or similar) or technical/quantitative field.
- At least 2 years of experience in merchandising, inventory optimization, or supply and demand planning.
- High level of salesmanship
- Retail knowledge: Deep expertise in retail operations and market trends.

**WHO WE ARE**

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.

We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

**WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE**

At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.
- We offer flexible working arrangements with the option to WFH 2 days a week. Subject to business needs
- You will receive 25% off H&M Group brands; H&M, COS, Monki, Weekdays, Arket, & Other Stories
- We are an inclusive company where you are encouraged to be yourself at work

**JOIN US**

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things - our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.