Flow Planning Manager

Funko; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pop culture seeks an Inventory Manager to oversee stock flow for their EMEA operations. This role involves coordinating between sales and planning teams and optimizing inventory processes. The ideal candidate has strong people management skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and proficiency in Excel. Join a diverse and creative environment at Funko!

Benefits

Full benefits package

Creative work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial and flow planning/inventory management.
• Strong people management and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock flow using hold orders and allocations.
• Support embargo date releases and retail strategy execution.
• Provide weekly reports on stock categories and aging.

Skills

Inventory Management

People Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Analytical Skills

Excel Proficiency

Job description

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Description

Role Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to work closely with Planning, Sales, Operations, and the DCs in Coventry and Rhenus to:

• Support the flow of inventory from inbound to OTIF for our EMEA customer base and help reduce aged inventory.
• Coordinate between sales and DC planning teams.
• Utilise hold orders & allocations to optimise stock flow into the DC and suggest process improvements.
• Maintain weekly stock reports for sales and SMT.
• Evaluate inbound stock and provide container consumption percentages.
• Assist the Pricing Administrator and Senior Sales Coordinator, Distributors.

What You'll Do:

• Manage stock flow using hold orders and allocations as appropriate.
• Support embargo date releases, FTM timings, and retail strategy execution.
• Plan stock flow to balance incoming containers with current orders.
• Identify and resolve blockers in the orderbook.
• Ensure stock transfers are correctly linked to sales orders.
• Provide weekly reports on stock categories, aging, and sales.
• Review and adjust stock tiering monthly.
• Support aged inventory sell-off by monitoring reports and pricing systems.
• Assist with stock requirements for FSDUs, Value Packs, and Bundles.
• Maintain regular communication with the Coventry team to understand operational needs.
• Conduct monthly SOX pricing audits.
• Ensure D365 pricing accuracy and prompt updates.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience in commercial and flow planning/inventory management.
• Strong people management skills.
• Customer-focused problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and relationship-building abilities.
• High attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel.

Additional Information

Funko is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, considering all applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability.

We offer a competitive package, full benefits, and a creative environment where pop culture is celebrated. Join us and share your passion for pop culture!