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You’ll build your analytical and allocation expertise while contributing independently, learning from experienced teammates, and helping advance our inventory strategy.\n***This role is located in beautiful Freeport, Maine and a minimum of 4 days per week in the office is required.\nWhat you’ll do:\nManages part of the business employing approved processes, controls and reporting; assigned product categories with low to medium complexity.\nDemonstrates understanding and appropriate use of Fulfillment Replenishment and Dynamic Allocations functionality, supporting the store order construct.\nSupports and understands retail inventory strategies and successfully learns to interpret Merchandising and Visual intent.\nMaintains accuracy in Replenishment, New to Floor, and New Store Fit-Up orders for assigned category.\nDrives the identification of patterns and relationships in data to break through high level of detail. Maintains an objective view of findings; formulates conclusions and summarizes clearly.\nDemonstrates a proactive approach to identifying & managing business trends versus reacting to issues.\nSupports department leadership and collaborates with cross-functional team members to ensure channel deliverables are met.\nPrioritizes and implements the day-to-day execution of assigned tasks and responsibilities.\nUnderstands and participates in change as needed to achieve financial and business goals.\nAbout you:\n BA/BS required\nStrong analytical skills\nProven problem solving and decision-making skills\nStrong Excel and systems aptitude - BlueYonder exposure a plus\nDemonstrates ability to work in a systematic and organized approach\nStrong attention to detail; works in a precise, methodical manner\nAbility to develop and utilize guidelines, processes, and tools for success\nAbility to prioritize and manage a workload delivering quality deliverables within tight timelines\nStrong interpersonal skills, team player, and results-oriented\nStrong Communicator\nEngaged, self-motivated with a positive presence\nResilient and able to effectively navigate ambiguous situations\nSeeks out diverse thinking and many voices to problem solve\nStrives to continuously learn, grow, and develop, and help others\nL.L.Bean uses a market-based compensation approach. 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