Inventory Analytics Manager

Job Description

FARFETCH exists for the love of fashion. Our mission is to be the global platform for luxury fashion, connecting creators, curators and consumers.We're a positive platform for good, bringing together an incredible creative community made up by our people, our partners and our customers. This community is at the heart of our business success. We welcome differences, empower individuality and celebrate diverse skills and perspectives, creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We are FARFETCH for All.
OPERATIONS
We're passionate about operational excellence, acting with our customers and partners always in our heart. Covering the entire order journey, we create our online content, secure payments and fraud process compliance, ensure order fulfilment and delivery, while providing customer and partner care. In a nutshell, we love to create seamless and memorable luxury experiences for our customers all around the world.
PORTO
Our Porto office is located in Portugal's vibrant second city, known for its history and its creative yet cosy environment. You can have an informal meeting in the treehouse or play the piano during your lunch break!
THE ROLE
Stock visibility and analytics are central to our goal to always deliver the best service to our Customers. In order to lead our efforts to deliver relevant and actionable insights to the Business, we are seeking an experienced and business-savvy Inventory Analytics Manager to join our team. Reporting to our Head of Logistics Planning, you will lead a team of analysts responsible for utilizing data analysis and business acumen to identify opportunities and lead initiatives that optimize cost, maximize service and improve sustainability of our operation through inventory management.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support the development and implementation of our Stock Planning Tool. Operate as a subject matter expert in matters related to forecasting and management of stock.
• Review, critique and modify stock management processes within our network from global inventory deployment to pick face replenishment in our DCs.
• Own the data sharing routines with the DC teams. Be accountable for implementation of our insights and for measurement and improvement of the DC stock processes.
• Continuously search and identify opportunities for improving inventory management. Use advanced analytics and business sense to support iterative improvements.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in inventory management. Adapt, adopt and create industry leading ideas in this discipline.
• Communicate effectively with all areas of the Business, from senior management to DC teams. Collaborate with internal teams, including procurement, tech and ops becoming the go-to person for relevant and insightful inventory knowledge.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in inventory management and analysis with a commercial bias in all decisions.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience utilizing data visualization tools such as Tableau, Looker and Excel.
• Not afraid to get your hands dirty on building analysis and insight.
• Strong leadership and team management skills. Experience developing and nurturing highly analytical teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proven experience in leading projects and delivering results.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Health insurance for the whole family, flexible working environment and well-being support and tools
• Extra days off, sabbatical program and days for you to give back for the community
• Training opportunities and free access to Udemy
• Flexible benefits program
• FARFETCH Equity plan

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

• FARFETCH is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We continue to build our consciously inclusive culture as part of our Positively FARFETCH strategy throughout our business, partnerships and communities.

Reporting to our Head of Logistics Planning, you will lead a team of analysts responsible for utilizing data analysis and business acumen to identify opportunities and lead initiatives that optimize cost, maximize service and improve sustainability of our operation through inventory management