Senior Associate Merchandising and Allocation (Third Party)
Core
Manage merchandising and allocation across key account counters (Metro, Footlocker, etc.) and omnichannel to ensure optimal stock availability and sales achievement.
Role type
Senior Associate Merchandising and Allocation
Builds
Seasonal assortment plans, article-level discount lists, and replenishment strategies for key accounts.
Domain
Retail / Sports Apparel & Footwear
Required skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel, analytical skills, numerical skills, assortment planning, stock cover management, rate of sale (ROS) tracking, sell-through analysis, markdown planning, stakeholder management, operational gap identification.
Preferred skills
Interest in sports, adaptability to new technologies.
Technologies
Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Ensure timely dispatch of new season stock; execute accurate replenishment to maintain healthy SKU-level stock; manage Return to Vendor (RTV) and stock consolidation; prepare seasonal assortment plans; monitor style performance via ROS and Sell Through; prepare article-level discount lists for End of Season Sales; drive weekly/monthly reporting and analysis; collaborate with buying teams on product attributes based on forecasts.
Seniority
Mid-level (1-5 years experience)