Junior Allocation Analyst

Overview

The Junior Allocation Analyst will report directly to the Manager of Allocation. The primary responsibility will be managing inventory levels, identifying risks & opportunities in depth & assortment, and partnering with planning and merchandising to develop & execute both responsive & proactive strategies. In addition, the junior allocation analyst will analyze size selling every buy cycle to ensure optimal size curves for all areas of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inventory from initial allocation through end of life cycle of merchandise, including replenishment and consolidation of goods to other stores or channels
• Manage overall store inventory levels based on store capacity, seasonality and selling curves
• Assist in the creation and implementation of allocation, consolidation, and inventory sell down strategies
• Communicate to stores current out of stock items and inform them of inbound assortment
• Partner with stores to understand store specific allocation needs to create store attributes and clusters
• Participate in sharing weekly business recaps with team and cross-functional partners
• Communicate delivery status to cross functional members with action plans
• Partner with distribution to forecast weekly workflow at the warehouse
• Assist in the creation of store sales & inventory analysis and action plans
• Perform size selling analysis and provide recommendations for changes
• Partner with Merchandise Planner and Merchant to determine allocation strategies
• Demonstrate the ability to carefully listen to others at all levels in the organization

What you bring

• 1 to 2 years of Allocation or Planning experience or relevant financial experience
• Possess a clear understanding of financial measurements: sales, gross margin, weeks of supply, inventory turn, sell through, etc. and how to impact them
• Ability to negotiate with and influence peers, members of a cross-functional team, and management
• Strong interpersonal communication
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
• An understanding and adherence to all policies related to the organization
• Organizational skills are essential as well as the ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines

Team focused, confident, and professional

Ability to effectively receive and communicate feedback

Passion for the vineyard vines brand