Flow Planning Manager

Description

• Supporting the flow of inventory, from inbound to OTIF for our EMEA customer base and to support in reducing our aged inventory position.
• Be responsible for liaison between the sales and DC planning teams.
• Utilise hold orders & allocations to maximise the flow of stock into the DC and to suggest continual process improvements. 
• Run and maintain weekly stock reports for sales and SMT.
• Evaluate inbounding stock and provide consumption percentage of each container.
• Support the Pricing Administrator and Senior Sales Coordinator, Distributors. 

• Develop & manage the flow of stock, through hold orders and any allocations which deem appropriate.
• Support and control embargo date releases, FTM exclusive timings and Channel/Retailer strategy flow.
• Suggesting Stock flow to ‘fulfil and payback’ stock against future incoming containers, to maximise the flow of stock to the current orderbook.
• Reviewing the current orderbook to identify any blockers and taking appropriate action to remove blockers.
• Ensuring stock transferred between the warehouse attaches to the correct SOs where applicable.
• Provide weekly stock reports containing category, product tiering, aged and sales data.
• Review current tiering of all stock and recommend any changes for the upcoming month.
• Support the Aged inventory sells off process by updating and monitoring weekly stock reports and ensuring system pricing application.
• Support the merchandise planning manager with stock requirements e.g. FSDUs, Value Packs, and Bundles.
• Regular ‘face to face’ liaison with the Senior Supply Chain Manger and Team in Coventry to understand operational requirements and challenges.
• Carry out monthly SOXs pricing audits.
• Ensuring the pricing within D365 is correct and any agreed changes are loaded promptly.

• Demonstrated experience across all activities of commercial planning and flow planning/ Inventory management.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Customer-oriented approach to problem solving.
• Well-developed communication skills while building strong cross-functional relationships.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Keen analytical skills.
• Excellent Excel skills.

What Funko Offers
Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!

Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.