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Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.\nOur 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.\nIf you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here.\nPurpose of Role\nUnder Armour EMEA is looking for a Lead Inventory Planning to join its Integrated Business Planning team based in Amsterdam.\nAs an expert in the areas of inventory planning and operations management, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational elements of creating and executing inventory plans that support Under Armour’s goals. Both long term as well as short term inventory projections are a key deliverable and require close alignment with other functions such as Channel and Demand Planning, Finance and Supply Chain. The role is also responsible to optimize reporting and processes that enable greater operational efficiency and strategies linked to inventory management and excess management strategies.\nYour Impact\nAnalyzing the inventory on hand and planned inbound to provide input to demand planning to safeguard inventory requirements. \nDevelop inventory strategy for multiple warehouse locations to optimize fulfillment model. \nResponsible for alignment on inventory projections through ownership on reporting and communication across Planning, Finance and Supply Chain. Providing contribution to S&OP through actionable inventory and Supply reporting. Updating Global templates on inventory (planned and Confirmed PO’s), regional inventory simulator and DFC dashboard. \nCreating reporting & full transparency on allocated & excess inventory on hand and WIP. Leading all \nactions to control Excess inventory, including monthly meeting. \nCollaborating with retail planning to safeguard/manage excess & closeout needs. \nWorking aligned with Sales operations and Logistics on managing Inventory levels within given parameters, mainly focused at optimizing warehouse capacity on workload and storage capacity. \nAnalyzing the returns and cancelations and providing input for the overall buy strategy \nChallenging contract volumes on a regular interval and focusing on reducing the overall contract business. \nManaging the airfreight process for total EMEA. Full owner of the airfreight budget and monthly \nalignment with management. \nAnalyzing the projected excess and actively connecting with sales and planning to promote and push the sales of the specific inventory. \nOptimizing activities and processes to provide sales maximum product availability. \nQualifications\nThe role will be supported through cross-functional relationships with key teammates embedded in existing global and regional functions. The role will have no direct reports.\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nEducation and/or Experience:\nBachelor’s Degree \n5+ years of related experience and a passion for international business. \nExperience with forecasting, buying and inventory planning and control processes. \nAbility to build cross-functional relationships through strong communication and interpersonal skills \nFamiliar with manufacturing & supply processes within an ERP system (SAP/Blue Yonder preferred) \nAdvanced Excel level skills \nTableau experience preferred. \nStrong communication skills - clear, concise, and accurate communication is imperative \nProven track record of information seeking, analytical skills, resolving complex business issues and making sound decisions \nSelf-motivated and works well independently and under supervision in a team environment. \nMust have good negotiating and influencing skills and ability to resolve conflict and multiple priorities. \nExperience in wholesale footwear, apparel, or equipment organizations preferred. \nWorkplace Location\nLocation: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Amsterdam office.\n Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week. \nSponsorship Eligibility: (US ONLY) UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position at this time.\nRelocation\nNo relocation provided\nBase Compensation\n€60,000.00-€80,000.00 EUR\nMost 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.\nBenefits & Perks\nPaid “UA Give Back” Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community.\nUnder Armour Merchandise Discounts\nHealth & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being.\n38 hour working week\nHybrid work\n28 days holiday\nTeammate Resource groups e.g. Green Machine, Sustainability, LGBTQIA+, Women in Leading and Living, Balance for mental health and wellbeing etc.\nHuman Performance Institute (Gym) on site\nOur Commitment to Equal Opportunity\nAt 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. 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