Allocation Analyst
Core
Manage product fill-in orders, replenish stores from the Distribution Center, and execute quarterly strategies for opportunity stores to ensure timely merchandise availability.
Role type
Retail allocation analyst
Builds
In-store size structures and merchandise availability for assigned categories
Domain
Retail / Supply chain planning
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Retail allocation and planning, Microsoft Office (advanced Excel), analytical reporting, inventory management, trend analysis, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
2+ years in retail allocation/planning, knowledge of retail systems (gross margins, open to buy, inventory turn, GMROI)
Technologies
Model stock system, Excel Support Matrix
Responsibilities
Manage product fill-in orders and merchandise held at the Distribution Center; Review store distributions before purchase orders arrive; Maintain model stock setups and new-store matrix tracking; Replenish stores and manage warehouse inventory lists; Analyze product trends by store and develop quarterly strategies for opportunity stores; Plan merchandise for stores in an assigned category and interact with the buying team.