Supply Chain Marketplace Trainee

Become a Part of the Converse Team
- At Converse, the Marketplace Supply Chain (MSC) team takes pride in servicing the consumer in the integrated marketplace - whether they shop at one of our retail partners, in a Converse store or online. _
- The MSC team plays a key role in supporting the Converse growth and delivering premium consumer experiences. Amongst other activities, we are responsible to maximize in-season service, revenue and margin while keeping the marketplace healthy. We do so in close partnerships with commercial, logistics and consumer finance teams. _

**WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH**

In this role you will report to the Marketplace Supply Chain Manager. You will work closely with the accounts, commercial - and operations teams, marketplace planning and consumer finance.

**WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR**

As a Supply Chain Specialist, you will be responsible for pre
- and in-season orderbook management for strategic accounts in support sustainable and profitable growth for Converse. This role is accountable to drive a qualitative and healthy orderbook, achieving shipping targets and delivering right-sized customer service.

This opportunity is offered for 1 year or 2 year apprenticeship contract starting in September 2025, ideally suited for a Bachelor level student specializing in supply chain, business or related fields

In this role you will develop a strong understanding of the integrated marketplace and supply chain operations processes. You’ll need to bring a strong retail and supply chain operations background, process improvement mindset and a natural curiosity to explore and solve problems.

To be effective, you’ll possess a passion for data and analytics, a high degree of comfort with ambiguity, an ability to simplify the complex and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization. Your ability to set a direction and to prioritize will be important.

**Essential Qualifications**:

- First experience (internship, apprenticeship, or academic project) in marketplace or supply chain operations is a plus, along with a strong interest in logistics and operational processes.
- Availability weekly for 2-3 full days between Monday and Wednesday (is a plus)
- A good understanding or curiosity about the consumer goods industry, including how consumers, retailers, and suppliers interact.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with solid knowledge of Excel (e.g., reporting, pivot tables, data analysis).
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English and French, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different teams and levels in a matrix environment.
- Interest in systems and technology, such as SAP or automation tools.
- Proactive and self-motivated, able to work in evolving or ambiguous situations, while combining attention to detail with efficiency and quality.
- A true team player, capable of building and maintaining strong cross-functional relationships.

**WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON**
- Tracking to business goals: Drive the goal setting/forecasting process in close alignment with the integrated marketplace teams, and pro-actively track progress against goals within the season.
- Drive orderbook quality: Execute timely order book recon processes at the time of order entry. Collaborate with commercial and buying teams to maximize product availability and supply chain efficiency.
- Drive seasonal execution excellence pre
- and in-season:
Make sure to monitor pre-season allocation and manage orderbook to deliver seasonal stories. Proactively flag product delays and order book gaps and take actions.

Partner with the integrated marketplace teams to drive pro-active in-season management of holds, cancellations, returns, air freight requests, late orders, uncovered orders, launch dates etc in line with sell thru, marketplace reality and policy.
- Execute shipping: provide available orders reports to the account, receive and process IDP booking requests, work with distribution center, allocation support, carrier, monitor delivery performance and solve problems including rebooking
- Manage Launch: monitor incubate and brand focus launches against predefined service parameters in support of brand initiatives.
- Deliver right-sized customer service to the accounts in line with the differentiated service model. Ensure operations & supply chain performance is monitored through specific metrics and drive actions to improve accordingly.
- Represent operations within the integrated marketplace teams to ensure a healthy marketplace and mutual profitable growth.
- Analyze internal processes, order book patterns and shipping performance and identify root causes to suggest and act upon process improvement opportunities. Drive an account development plan.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key account and cross functional stakeholders.
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