KERING Inventory Control Assistant (Maternity Cover 1y)

Reporting to Inventory Control Manager. Ensure existence, completeness and accurate valuation of inventory for the Kering Group Brands. Implement, improve, and execute processes & internal controls that support safeguard of inventory and accurate reporting in Group financial statement. Monitor effectively transactions affecting inventory: good receipts, sales, transfers, ad-hoc transactions, adjustment, price changes and transfer prices updates. Contribute significantly to the implementation of solutions that will improve inventory control.

Responsibilities

Ensure existence, completeness and accurate valuation of inventory for the Kering Group Brands; Implement, improve, and execute processes & internal controls that support safeguard of inventory and accurate reporting in Group financial statement; Monitor effectively transactions affecting inventory: good receipts, sales, transfers, ad-hoc transactions, adjustment, price changes and transfer prices updates; Contribute significantly to the implementation of solutions that will improve inventory control, including SAP roll-out in Korea and Finance Transformation Project initiatives; Enable continuous accounting by monitoring transactions every day and monitoring the permanent synchronization of inventory & accounting modules/systems; Contribute to the continuous improvement of month-end closing toward fast close by executing timely closing activities and certification in System; Ensure effective safeguarding of assets by performing & documenting system internal controls over inventory and overseeing physical stock-take; Monitor/review transactions including daily receiving reconciliation, internal employee sales register, and synchronized inventory data from POS, JDA and reporting tool; Evaluate/analyze inventory issues and set action plans with brand team; Issue periodic evaluation reports; Adhere to monthly closing process for inventory transaction and valuation; Manage non-merchandise prepaid and expense; Report shrinkage analysis bi-annually; Conduct store and warehouse physical stock take; Complete logistics and customs clearance for inter-company shipments; Communicate with internal and external parties; Document in system, train others, update system; Support internal and external audits; Participate in and lead inventory control issues of current projects; Monitor and report store performance KPIs on inventory control; Contribute to APAC Finance SSC organization progress toward ISO certification

Requirements

Bachelor's degree holder; 1~3 years' experience in retail business; Proficient in MS Office applications, especially in Excel; Korean native speaker with fluent written and verbal English skills; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to effectively communicate with people at all levels; Self-motivated and willing to support teamwork; Basic understanding of retail business, accounting, and overall logistics flow; Strong analytical and logical skills; Multi-tasking, patience under hard-working environment; Hands-on mentality; Proactive attitude

Nice to have

Inventory control experience

Benefits

Commitment to building a diverse workforce; Equal opportunity employer; Talent development; Internal mobility; Leadership skills development; Stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment; Endless possibilities to learn and grow