Allocation Specialist

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOBThe Allocation Specialist supports the Allocation Team within the Category Development team. They help plan, communicate and distribute products for seasonal updates & category resets in retail stores. They work with cross functional teams to ensure projects run smoothly and meet goals. They report to the Director of Allocations.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesAssist in planning and managing product allocations for seasonal updates & category resets in retail stores across all categories that L&R supportsExecute purchasing tasks, within assigned projects/categories such as identifying product needs, placing purchase orders, tracking purchase orders, and releasing customer sales ordersEnter items and planograms into ERP system, allocate merchandise in planograms to customers to ensure proper product placement and organization in storesShare reset project updates and potential merchandise availability issues with relevant team members to ensure smooth customer transition and satisfactionContribute to allocation and reset process improvement, while collaborating with peer groupsEstablish strong relationships with supporting and complimentary departmentsIdentify and lead reporting development that enables improved speed, accuracy and scaleInitiate and lead cross department meetings that address immediate customer issues and needsOther Duties And ResponsibilitiesComply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources. Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals. Perform other duties as assigned. Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill. Requirements2-5 years of merchandise allocaiton experience within a retail or distribution environment. Familiarity with assortment planning, planograms, allocations or merchandise operations are preferredStrong critical thinking skillsExcellent communication skills, including presenting to cross functional groupsProficiency in Excel, including advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables and report creationExceptional attention to detailEffective time management skillsFamiliarity with Asana, Outlook, and TeamsAdvanced Microsoft Office Suite skills with Excel and PowerPointStrong sense and ability of ownership, independent thinking and can-do attitudeCuriosity and vigor to learn, grow and challenge the status quoPassion for exceeding customer expectationsWORK SCHEDULE/HOURS: Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PMPAY RANGE: $60,000 - $65,000 per yearBENEFITS:Fully remote401(k)Health InsuranceHealth savings accountDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife insurancePaid time offPlease review our applicant communication policies: L&R Texting Policy & TermsPowered by JazzHRYGGwdTIfiJ