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SalaryAllocation Analyst
Overview
The Allocation Analyst effectively manages inventory levels to support sales and inventory plans for retail stores. The position is responsible for the planning and execution of assortment plans at the department level and partners cross-functionally with Merchandising and the Retail Field.
What You'll Do
- Develop thorough knowledge of store, district, and regional level performance through extensive data analysis.
- Effectively utilize appropriate allocation strategies to impact the financial success of selected departments.
- Continuously analyze and manage inventory levels to drive sales and margin.
- Work closely with Merchants and Field to clearly communicate allocation strategies, understand Merchant and Planning strategies, and ensure alignment with cross-functional partners.
- Collaborate with Allocation Team to ensure consistency and accuracy of information, share best practices and maximize systems knowledge.
- Maintain clean and accurate on order.
- Allocate new and fill-in styles to stores weekly.
- Track shipments to stores to ensure timely delivery of all goods.
- Monitor stocks by category of business by store to identify capacity issues.
- Partner with operations, merchant team and DC to ensure that product is at the right place at the right time.
- Meet product arrival expectations for new store openings, events and window campaigns.
What You'll Bring to the Table
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2 years of Retail experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; particularly Excel, (v-look-up/pivot tables)
- Strong organization, analytical and planning skills.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work cross functionally and influence key stakeholders
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet all deadlines within a fast paced environment
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Title: Allocation Analyst
Salary or Pay Range: $57,000-$72,000
Workplace Persona: Collaborator
Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.
This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program.
This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
Job Category: Corporate
Nearest Major Market: Boston
