Allocations Analyst
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026.
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Seasonal Allocation and Planning:
- Oversee businesses with 500-1,000 SKUs, driving up to $200M annually
- Coordinate with buying, planning, visual to plan for seasonal set and refresh allocations
- Optimize the allocation of products to prevent stockouts and reduce excess inventory at end of season or product life cycle
- Review the allocation of merchandise to warehouses and stores based on demand forecasts, sales trends, and optimal inventory levels
- Support the execution of seasonal strategies and marketed events by allocating the right products to stores and online channels as per the marketing and merchandising plans
Inventory Analysis:
- Monitor store sales performance, tracking sell-through rates. Review opportunities with manager and align on the necessary adjustments for upcoming seasons
- Collaborate with manager to identify slow-moving items and recommend actions to address these issues (hold in DC, markdown, floor placement moves)
- Generate and maintain allocation reports, highlighting key performance metrics for your manager
Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Generate reporting on inventory performance
- Partner with Data Science team to help transform manual data sets into dynamic Power BI dashboards that fuel analysis and deliberate changes
Communication and Collaboration:
- Cross-collaborate closely with (but not limited to) Buying, Planning, Visual Merchandising and Supply Chain to ensure effective communication and coordination
- Partner with your manager to provide regular updates on allocation effectiveness throughout the season
- Support a collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented environment with a cross-functional team focused on driving sales and optimal store presentation levels
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in inventory management
- Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
- Ability to analyze data and provide actionable feedback. A strong problem-solving skillset
- Capable of prioritizing workload in a fast paced and dynamic environment
- Sense of urgency and excitement to be a part of a high-growth retail environment
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ability to learn systems quickly. Power BI or Tableau experience a bonus
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