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DEMAND & FULFILLMENT MANAGER

Job Summary

The Demand & Fulfillment manager for Footwear is responsible for leading the strategic distribution of product across retail channels to maximize sales, inventory productivity, and consumer satisfaction. This role combines leadership, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time. You will manage a team of Allocation Analysts and work closely with Planning, Buying, and Supply Chain teams.

What You'll do

• Strategic Allocation Leadership
• Develop and execute allocation strategies aligned with seasonal assortment plans and store profiles.
• Lead in-season inventory management, identifying risks and recommending actions (e.g., reallocation, cancellations).
• Prioritize key styles and ensure core sizes are protected across channels.
• Team Management
• Manage and mentor a team of Allocation Analysts, fostering growth and performance.
• Ensure consistent use of tools, reports, and best practices across the team.
• Set clear goals and KPIs for allocation performance and team development.
• Business Analysis & Reporting
• Analyze sales, inventory, and turn metrics to inform allocation decisions.
• Create and evolve reporting tools to support business insights and decision-making.
• Present allocation performance and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Planning, Buying, Supply Chain, and Store Operations to align on product flow and execution.
• Serve as the key connection between field teams and corporate planning.
• Collaborate with Marketplace Ops to ensure timely and efficient product delivery.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in allocation, planning, or inventory management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of retail math and inventory KPIs.
• Proficiency in allocation systems and tools (e.g., JDA, SAP, Excel, Centric).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in footwear or fashion retail.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams using data-driven insights.
• Familiarity with omni-channel retail strategies and store segmentation.

About Clarks

Clarks, based in Somerset, England, has been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825, when brother James and Cyrus Clark made a slipper from sheepskin off-cuts. At the time it was ground-breaking: a combination of invention and craftsmanship that has remained at the heart of what the brand does now. In the Clarks archive of more than 22,000 pairs that have sparked revolutions and defined generations. From the original Clarks Desert Boot, first designed by Nathan Clark and Launched in 1950, to the iconic Wallabee, each design has an instantly recognizable signature that makes it unmistakably Clarks.

This season, we're proud to introduce the Clarks Collective: five incredible activists championing authentic social change. From mental health awareness and LGBTQ+ rights to greater racial equality, these trailblazers are committed to creating a brighter future for us all-bringing to life Clarks' new global campaign, for the World Ahead. Through spotlighting their stories and supporting their chosen charities and initiatives, we're ready to lead the way. After all, we're the originators, not imitators. It's who we are, who we've always been. And to change the world of tomorrow, we're doing things differently today.

As a global employer, Clarks is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work. We strive to create a productive environment which everyone has an equal chance to succeed at all levels through the organization. We will not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, disability, marital status, color, race, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation or gender re-assignment', complying with local legislative requirements.

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