Inventory Optimization Lead (Merchandising / Sales)

Job Description

What You’Ll Do

As an Inventory Optimization Lead in the Merchandising Function, you will be a key contributor to our merchandising unit, focused on achieving the optimal balance between inventory levels and customer demand between markets, warehouses and selling channels. You will play a critical role in ensuring product availability, reducing carrying costs, and maximizing operational efficiency. You will drive efficient regional demand fulfilment, spurring sales growth.  

You Will:

• Execute strategy, way of working and accountable for execution of initial allocation parameters to be correctly set at all times.
•  Follow up inventory targets for warehouse and store segments and support with actionable direction.
• Set delivery schedules to store with logistics counterpart.
• Folllow-up replenishment and push strategy and settings per store segments.
• Set external exit strategy for inventory together with global counterparts.
• Monitor and execute system-set up to enable stocking and storage management in collaboration with Demand & Supply, Merchandise and Logistics units. 
• Optimize supply to minimize constraints and drivers impacting sales in line with inventory optimization strategy.
• Monitor and act on inbound/outbound garment flow to support logistics and stores planning.
• Follow up execution of framework for prioritization of articles for allocation to secure commerciality in stores.

Who You’Ll Work With

You will collaborate with vast variety of stakeholders - from Concept Merch Leads, through Controlling, Store operations, Logistics and Business Tech to Global counterparts. Together, you'll ensure a smooth and efficient rollout of inventory optimization strategy. Your role will involve cross-functional collaboration to drive results, optimize inventory management processes, and enhance retail space utilization, fostering strong teamwork across all departments.

Who You Are

We are looking for people with…

• Previous experience of stock management strategies and practices.
• Experience in merchandising, inventory or a sales-related function.
• Background in allocation, replenishment, or inventory management systems (meriting).
• High level of analytical skills and salesmanship. 
• Programming skills (meriting).  
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

And people who are…

• Strong communicators with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Problem solvers who can handle multiple deliverables simultaneously.
• Proactive and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Team players who enjoy collaboration and coaching others.

Who We Are

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.

We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

• WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE ​
• At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. ​

Additionally, what’s in it for you: 

• 25% discount in all H&M brands.
• Hybrid work model (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH).
• Sport card or access to Multilife Program with employer’s contribution for you & optionally for dependent members.
• Life insurance in attractive price.
• Private medical insurance with employers’ contribution for you & optionally for dependent members.
• H&M Incentive share scheme (HIP).
• Bonus for referring a friend to work in H&M.
• Glasses compensation.

Join Us

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.

This is a full-time position, located in Warsaw, Poland. The Inventory Optimization Lead is part of the Merchandising Department and reports to Inventory and Optimization Manager.

Sounds interesting? Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible, but no later than 12th October 2025. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through the career page. 

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.​

*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.