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These strategies include initial allocations, re-orders, and replenishment from backstock\nAnalyze in-stock position regularly for company defined “never-outs”\nProvide assortment recommendations to buyers to ensure appropriate depth and all-store to layer ratios\nDevelop seasonal allocation strategies to support the flow of seasonal inventory during peak periods. Maintain optimal inventory placement across channels and identify potential inventory gluts in-season. Partner with cross-functional team to reduce inventory liabilities post-peak\nProvide test style performance and roll-out recommendations to the cross-functional team\nIdentify re-order opportunities and provide recommendations from a bottoms-up perspective\nCreate and maintain size scales and grades (volume indices that determine a store’s depth and breadth of assortment) for your areas.\nAd-hoc analysis as needed\nWHAT YOU’LL NEED\nBA degree\nA thorough understanding of Microsoft Excel\nExcellent analytical and mathematical skills\nAbility to flex between working independently and within a team\nExcellent verbal and written communication\nAbility to balance competing priorities\nA positive outlook and the ability to adapt to change\nRetail allocation experience preferred but not required\nOur company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.\n\nWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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