European Retail Inventory Strategist & Allocator

Tumi Holdings Inc; Paris; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TUMI Europe is seeking a Retail Inventory Planner & Allocator to optimize inventory across the European retail network (Full Price & Outlet) and to maximize sales, stock productivity and customer experience.

You will partner with Stores, Planning, Merchandising and Supply Chain to drive data-driven decisions, improve inventory governance, and support collection reviews, forecasts and replenishment processes.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of experience in Retail Planning, Inventory Planning, Allocation or Merchandising Planning.
• Experience in a multi-store retail environment.
• Experience managing inventory and replenishment processes.
• Experience implementing or improving planning and inventory management processes.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize inventory levels across Full Price and Outlet network.
• Ensure stock coverage by store, category and SKU.
• Identify risks and opportunities related to stock imbalances.
• Drive inventory actions to improve sell-through and reduce aged inventory.
• Manage store allocation for new collections, replenishment and special initiatives.
• Support collection reviews and buy planning discussions.
• Participate in forecasting and inventory reviews.
• Analyze sales, stock and productivity KPIs.
• Provide recommendations to improve inventory productivity and stock turn.
• Review and improve allocation and replenishment processes.
• Develop tools and reporting to enhance visibility and decision quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the retail network.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Planning tools

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Retail analytics

Tools

Planning & reporting tools

Job description

TUMI Europe is seeking a Retail Inventory Planner & Allocator to optimize inventory across the European retail network (Full Price & Outlet) and to maximize sales, stock productivity and customer experience.

You will partner with Stores, Planning, Merchandising and Supply Chain to drive data-driven decisions, improve inventory governance, and support collection reviews, forecasts and replenishment processes.