At H&M, our purpose is to liberate fashion for the many. We want to shape a new world in Fashion. A world with one ultimate goal: to unleash your self-expression. As an H&M colleague, you're encouraged to be yourself & more. You'll take on new responsibilities from day one, learn skills for life, and find new ways to make your big dreams come true.

Our company is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we actively seek colleagues who share our commitment.

Job Description

As an Inventory Optimization Lead in the Merchandising function, you are a key contributor to the merchandising unit, focused on achieving the optimal balance between inventory levels and customer demand between markets, warehouses and selling channels. You play a critical role in ensuring product availability, reducing carrying costs, and maximizing operational efficiency. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with expertise in inventory management, data analysis, and supply chain understanding.

• Execute strategy, way of working, and be accountable for execution of initial allocation parameters
• PM level execution and follow up of allocation parameters
• Execute strategy in allocation systems & Tools such as SMT, KL

• Follow up inventory targets for warehouse and store segments and support with actionable direction
• Follow up replenishment and push strategy and settings per store segments to maximize sales and stock efficiency
• Monitor and improve stock accuracy in stores by supporting RFID routines
• Execute system set-ups to secure warehouse stock composition and SKU management
• Monitor and execute system set up in collaboration with Demand & Supply unit, Merchandise Managers/Leads, and Logistics

• Optimize supply to minimize constraints and drivers impacting sales in line with inventory optimization strategy set by the Inventory Optimization Manager
• Monitor and act on inbound/outbound garment flow to support logistics planning
• Follow up execution of framework for prioritization of articles for allocation to secure commerciality in stores
• Support the capacity planning for store inbound/outbound to support store planning

• University degree, preferably in Business, Economics/ Finance or similar
• 1-3 years' experience merchandising, supply chain planning, inventory optimization, buying or planning
• Omni retail knowledge
• Previous experience with merchandising, stock management, logistics or sales
• Understanding of stock management strategies and practices
• Understanding of logistics, allocation, store operations and online sales
• High analytical skills
• High level of salesmanship
• Advanced Excel user
• Collaborative personality and good communication skills
• Oral and written proficiency in English
• Inclusive, positive, open to feedback, willing to multitask and learn on the job

• We value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability
• We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 years
• You'll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleagues

• We are an inclusive company where you're encouraged to be yourself at work
• You will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limits
• We believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance, wellness and family support programs, company match 401k, paid leave programs, and paid time off, including a community day to serve your local community
• You'll be able to express your personal style with our employee discount at H&M, & Other Stories, and COS