Manager, Inventory & Allocations

Under Armour, Inc.; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UA Give Back volunteer days

Under Armour merchandise discounts

Health & fitness benefits

38 hour working week

Hybrid work

28 days holiday

Employee resource groups

On-site gym

Job summary

Under Armour, Inc. seeks a Manager Inventory & Allocations to lead a team responsible for allocation, inventory control, and transfers across EMEA wholesale, distributors, and DTC channels.

The role requires strong system knowledge and the ability to drive process improvements. The candidate will develop the I&A roadmap aligned with the Long Range Plan, collaborate with regional leaders, and act as SME for deployment of new functionalities while guiding teams in a data‑driven culture.

Qualifications

• Proven system and process knowledge related to order management and inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills to identify risk and opportunities from system data and propose mitigations.
• Able to conceptualize complex matters for clear cross-functional communication.
• Proven people management capabilities to guide and inspire teammates.
• Escalates timely to Sr. Manager with risks, impact and resolutions.
• Passionate about data, tech affinity, and driving a data-driven culture.
• Strong in root cause analysis requiring cross‑functional input for resolutions.
• Able to work under pressure and prioritize effectively.
• Fully embraces Under Armour values and leads by example.

Responsibilities

• Manage team responsible for allocation, inventory control and corrections, transfers and troubleshooting for EMEA Wholesale, Distributors and DTC channels.
• Oversee allocation decisions to optimize service levels and stock positions.
• Monitor inventory discrepancies between systems, stores, and partner locations; maintain processes.
• Develop and drive the I&A roadmap aligned with LRP direction and stakeholder input.
• Engage with internal/external partners to translate needs into actionable ideas.
• Ensure knowledge sharing and education with direct reports on new functionalities.
• Build expertise on allocation, deliveries, ATP and inventory movements; act as SME for EMEA.
• Serve as regional SME and UAT for I&A on regional and global projects.
• Coordinate with Global counterparts and NA team to harmonize processes.

Skills

System knowledge

Inventory management

Analytical skills

People management

Data-driven culture

Root cause analysis

Working under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management / Logistics / Analytical Field

Tools

SAP (FMS / S/4HANA)

MS Office / Excel

Tableau

Blue Yonder

Job description

Manager, Inventory & Allocations

Under Armour has one mission: to make you better. We have a commitment to innovation that lies at the heart of everything we do, not just for our athletes but also for our teammates. As a global organization, our teams around the world push boundaries and think beyond what is expected. Together our teammates are unified by our values and are grounded in our vision to inspire you with performance solutions you never knew you needed but can’t imagine living without.

Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we’re here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team’s mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

Purpose of Role

The purpose of the Manager Inventory & Allocations (I&A) is to ensure we can deliver the best service to all our sales channels in EMEA, by optimizing the allocation of inventory and best-in-class accuracy of this inventory across the core systems.

The Manager is to lead and inspire this team of (Sr.) Professionals in daily tasks while also serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Super User to help drive forward projects and improvements needed in order to support the goals and Long Range Plan (LRP) strategy as defined by our Global and Regional Leadership team. This person provides input to the strategy and roadmap for I&A to continuously grow in its capability to serve the business.

Your Impact

• Manage team responsible for allocation, inventory control and corrections, transfers and troubleshooting for sales orders and/or store STOs for EMEA’s Wholesale, Distributors and DTC channels including consignments.
• Manage teammate(s) responsible for the allocation of orders that require intervention to optimize our service levels, improve stock positions, and support revenue opportunities.
• Manage teammate(s) responsible for daily monitoring of inventory discrepancies between our system, the stores and those of our partners, STOs between stores and DH locations, and the execution of processes to maintain these areas.
• Develop and drive the roadmap for I&A based on the LRP direction, and input from key business stakeholders and the I&A team itself.
• Continued engagement with internal and external business partners to understand needs and formulate this into business ideas and demands.
• Ensures knowledge sharing and education takes place with support of direct reports to cover gaps, and explain new functionalities and process understanding.
• Build knowledge around allocation, deliveries, ATP and inventory movements and serve as Super User for EMEA and drive knowledge sharing with other functions and regions.
• Act as regional SME and UAT for I&A, representing EMEA on projects both regional and globally that have impact on I&A responsibilities.
• Act as point of contact for Global counterparts. Building and maintaining our connection with specifically the NA team to ensure best practice sharing and harmonization of processes.
• Standardize and maintain SOPs and knowledge center for I&A in close conjunction with other regions.
• Be the inspirational leader for the Inventory & Allocation team by supporting the development plans for the teammates in this team, including solid succession planning and talent recognition.

Qualifications

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Proven system and process knowledge related to order management and inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills to identify areas of risk and opportunities based on system data, including proposal(s) to mitigate and improve.
• Able to conceptualize complex matters to support concise and clear communication across all layers and functions.
• Proven people management capabilities. Able to support, guide and inspire teammates, including constructive feedback to support their individual development plans.
• Escalates timely the Sr. Manager of this team, providing a clear overview of risks, impact and potential issue resolutions.
• Passionate about data, affinity with technology and strong drive in creating a data-driven culture within the team.
• Strong in root cause analysis that might go beyond the scope of the team. Pulling in other teammates timely to ensure quick and correct resolutions.
• Able to work under pressure, while making the right decisions regarding priorities
• Fully embraces the values and competences that Under Armour stands for. Leads by example towards other teammates.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Logistics Management and/or Analytical Field
• 5+ years of combined experience with inventory management, orderbook management and/or order fulfilment, and leading teams in this or related functions.
• Hands on experience with SAP (preferably FMS or S/4 HANA) in the PTP or OTC area
• Fully familiar with the MS Office suite, excellent in Excel
• Strong in using data visualization tools like Tableau.
• Experience with Blue Yonder is preferred

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Amsterdam, The Netherlandsoffice.
• Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week.

Relocation

• No relocation provided

Base Compensation

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Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid “UA Give Back” Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community.
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being.
• 38 hour working week
• Hybrid work
• 28 days holiday
• Teammate Resource groups e.g. Green Machine, Sustainability, LGBTQIA+, Women in Leading and Living, Balance for mental health and wellbeing etc.
• Human Performance Institute (Gym) on site

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via [e-mail].

Under Armour is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage qualified diverse candidates to apply. Under Armour does not discriminate against any candidate on the basis of race, gender, disability, religion, national origin, age, or any other protected category.

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