Associate, Merchandise Allocator

Associate Merchandise AllocatorThe Associate Merchandise Allocator is a professional member of the Allocation team and reports to the Manager of Allocation. This is an exempt, salaried position whose primary responsibility is to ensure proper stock levels and drive allocation strategy within our multi-channel organization, ensuring financial goals are achieved while supporting overall company initiatives. All below responsibilities are for specific categories owned.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Analyze sales trends to drive weekly replenishment needs for all Retail locations and Ecommerce; ensure all locations are at target weeks of supply and in-stock on current and core productOwn system replenishment module – including selling profile, balancing min/max inventory levels with targeted weeks of supply; upload replenishment orders for the Distribution Center to executeClear view of global inventory position, including Omni Channel needs; identify and articulate any risks, opportunities, and impacts to all areas of the companyPartner with Production and Transportation teams to prioritize incoming orders based on business needsManage Ecommerce inventory across multiple fulfillment locations; align SKU breadth and depth to hit demand and support fulfillment targets in each locationStrategically allocate new product launches based on channel, store, and regional trends; identify opportunities to positively impact turn while still supporting visual merchandising needsResponsible for reporting out real-time product results on promotions to cross-functional partnersCollaborate with Retail and Marketing partners to support special events and customer requestsBuild out New Store inventory sets – partner with merchandising on assortments, use comparable stores and style performance to determine appropriate product levels, coordinate execution timeline with DCProvide weekly reporting on key metrics for all current and core product by store, region, and volume tier; analyze data to identify risks and opportunities and communicate to teamsExecute quarterly inventory rebalances, communicate strategies and execution details to all partnersIdentify assortment opportunities by door, including color, classification and price pointsCross Functional Partnership:Collaborate with Planning on distribution strategy, ensuring buy strategy and priority items are supportedDemonstrate a detailed level of partnership with Distribution Center teams to ensure execution of store orders and consistent accurate inventory backstock levelsPartner with Retail Operations to align on Replenishment and Launch Allocations, consider sales goals and space constraints; communicate key details, timing risks, or changes to strategyPartner with Merchandising, Planning, and Visual teams to confirm key focus items are available at the store level, and launch allocations can support the proposed floor setsWork closely with Marketing and Creative teams on product featured in customer facing messaging, confirm each item has appropriate inventory depth, advise alternative options to creative if neededShare district and store level trends with cross functional teams, providing recommendations on how to drive the businessFacilitate any Corporate Event or Affiliate inventory requests, creating orders to secure product needed; partner with Distribution Center to ensure orders arrive at location by requested dateRequirements:1+ years' experience in a Allocations/Replenishment role for a multi store organization or comparable inventory management role4 Year College degree preferredAbove average Excel aptitude and the ability to learn new programs quicklyStrong history of analytical reasoning and proficiency in retail math and inventory managementStrong organizational skills, multi-tasking and follow up are critical in a fast paced environmentDetail oriented with a strong quantitative backgroundAble to communicate complex issues in easily understood and concise communicationDemonstrated experience working as part of a larger team where you were a contributing partnerMeets challenges with flexibility, motivation and a 'can do' attitudeWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.