Summary
The Allocator manages product allocation and retail analysis to support divisional financial objectives. This role executes initial allocations and replenishment while providing data analysis and insights to Planning.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze business reviews, store and product performance, and inventory reports.
- Execute initial product distributions and in-season replenishment to stores.
- Develop allocation strategies that support sales, gross margin, inventory turns, and product availability.
- Monitor inventory, sales, sell-through, weeks of supply, and distribution forecasts.
- Partner with Buying, Planning, Control Tower, store teams, and other functions on allocation strategies and execution.
- Communicate inventory status and recommendations, and visit stores to assess performance and availability.
Requirements
- Proficiency in retail math and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills, with attention to accuracy and detail.
- Exceptional Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to learn technical applications quickly.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to build productive cross-functional relationships.
- Experience with allocation and retail reporting systems is preferred but not required.
