JOB DESCRIPTION – ALLOCATION ANALYST
Title: Allocation Analyst
Department: Merchandising
Reports To: Director, Planning & Allocations
Status: Temporary Full-Time (1 year Maternity Leave Coverage)
OBJECTIVE
To maximise inventory productivity by reducing markdowns and increase sales through accurate merchandise allocation to your store groupings based on store profiling, analysis of current selling trends, and consistent communication with Store Managers and Regional Directors.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
• Ensure appropriate allocation of goods based on sales history and forecast
• Maintain ongoing and timely replenishment of merchandise
• Ensure stock is at optimum levels at all times by monitoring merchandise needs on an ongoing basis
• Ensure accurate placement of merchandise by building and maintaining store profiles
• Assist the merchandising team in their decision-making by gathering and interpreting quantitative analysis of store sales
• Ensure ongoing productivity of your store grouping during peak times and/or in associate absence
• Communicate openly and regularly with the Director of Allocations re: all problems and concerns relating to own areas of job responsibilities as well as any broader issues that may arise
• Use technology and all available resources to increase productivity and departmental efficiencies
SKILLS
• Strong Communicator
• Analytical – able to pick out key information in mass reports
• Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities
• Able to build and maintain productive relationships with peers and
cross-functional teams
• Passion for fashion and sales results – understands how to build an effective assortment
• Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Demonstrates strong listening, written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrates logical analysis and problem solving skills
• Ability or aptitude to learn technical applications quickly
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required
• Retail Math an asset
EXPERIENCE:
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, exposure to Inventory Management Systems
• Retail experience essential
