Allocation Analyst

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

We are the nation’s largest off-price retailer with over 2,000 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.
As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 7 distribution centers nationwide. With 2022 revenues of $18.7 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

Come see what’s in store: https://jobs.rossstores.com/creative/about

GENERAL PURPOSE:
Love the treasure hunt when shopping at Ross and dd's? The Allocation Department truly supports the Ross Stores, Inc. treasure hunt philosophy by ensuring that the right product is in the right place at the right time. In order to efficiently accomplish the Department's purpose, there are six main teams that Analysts might be hired to support:
1. Assortment Management: Executing the treasure hunt. This team is responsible for getting the right product to stores. This group partners closely with merchants and planners in our buying offices as they work to create optimal customer choices at the store level with a broad range of styles.
2. Plan Achievement: This team is responsible for getting the product to the right place. This group is focused on effectively replenishing product to ensure that Stores continue to receive the receipts needed to drive sales and achieve the inventory plan. The team collaborates across multiple teams to develop and execute product strategies.
3. Receipt Management: This team is responsible for getting the product to move at the right time. This group is focused on working closely with the merchandising and supply chain divisions to support production at distribution centers by maintaining an appropriate product flow in a timely manner.
4. Allocation Operations: This team schedules and oversees the execution of project plans, creates programs that automate reports/tools and runs daily operations and system support. This group regularly works with each other and with department leadership to implement ongoing internal process changes that address business demands creating increased efficiency and effectiveness throughout the department.
5. Allocation Strategy: This team is responsible for strategic business support. This group executes a diverse range of assignments, projects, and analytics to support the department's strategic initiatives. They work through large amounts of data to develop insights and recommendations to the business including inventory, sales, shrink and more.
6. Allocation Budget, Communication & Training: This team is responsible for a variety of Allocation support including recruiting reports, onboarding, developing new hire training, developing department engagement activities, creating and delivering organizational announcements through the department's portal or email and more.
Across the department, Associates apply established policies and procedures to complete tasks and resolve issues. They follow organizational best practices in analyzing situations or data and builds stable working relationships within Allocation. Candidates are collaborative team members who are accountable for the execution of essential Allocation operations. In this role, the Analysts are building their foundational skills.
The base salary range for this role is $66,560 - $94,650. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.
COMPETENCIES:
People

• Collaboration

Self

• Leading by Example
• Communicates Effectively
• Ensures Accountability and Execution
• Manages Conflict

Business

• Business Acumen
• Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes
• Organizational Agility
• Functional/Technical

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred
• 1-2 years equivalent work experience
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Efficient verbal and written communication skills
• Retail math
• Retail software experience, a plus (JDA or Other Allocation Software)
• Ability to independently analyze data sets to solve problem and summarize recommendations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:
This role requires regular in-office presence, including attending in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work. #LI-Hybrid
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
N/A
Perks and Benefits of joining our team...
Our Associates are at the heart of everything we do and we're proud to offer a range of benefits that reflect how much we value their contributions. Here's a peek into what you can expect as an eligible Ross Associate:

• A broad range of affordable health insurance options*, 401(k) with employer match*, life insurance*
  Ample PTO, paid holidays, and Summer Fridays, as well as the opportunity to purchase additional vacation*
• Employee stock purchase plan*
• Charitable donations matched by Ross Stores Foundation
• Enhanced maternity and bonding leaves with 100% income replacement*
• Parent support programs
• And more....

** - eligibility may vary based on level and tenure, subject to change
DISCLAIMER
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.
Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.
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