Allocator

The Allocator will manage all aspects of allocation of product and retail analysis. This role is responsible for executing initial allocations and replenishment of stock to stores, ensuring allocation and distribution plans support the financial objectives of the total division. The Allocator also provides data analysis and insights to the Planning team, including allocation analysis (weeks of supply, service levels, etc.), sales to stock analysis, and overall reporting.

Operations / Financial

Responsible for preparation and analysis for business Reviews

Support planning teams with store, product and size analysis

Partner with Buying and Planning teams to formulate and implement strategies to drive sales

Drive financial success of a product group by leveraging forecast capabilities in allocation tools to ensure appropriate inventory is allocated to stores to meet or exceed sales, gross profit, and inventory turn goals

Execute the release of initial product distributions and in season replenishment to stores

Monitor sales, sell through WOS to ensure full size availability of best sellers are in stores

Partner with cross functional teams to ensure timely and accurate execution of new store openings

UDF (Unit Distribution Flow) Preparation by partnering with Control Tower to provide a weekly/monthly/year view for finance/ DC operations/ Store operations scheduling inbound

Effectively communicate outages in inventory within the fleet as well as the status of inventory within the distribution center

Effectively communicate the intended allocation strategy

Communications / Relationships

Develop and maintain effective working relationships within cross-functional team (stores, buying, planning, marketing, visual, etc.)

Manage communication regarding inventory/replenishment

Visit stores to gain insight into performance and availability

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred but not required - Experience using the following system: IA Allocation Systems, Global and Retail Insight

Proficient in retail math

Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, focused on accuracy

Strong analytical and problem-solving skill

Microsoft Office Suite skills including exceptional excel skills

Ability to quickly learn technical applications

Effectively and clearly communicates by leveraging strong listening, written and oral communication skills

Able to build and maintain productive relationships within team and cross-functional teams

Flexible and adaptable to change

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