Retail Allocation & Business Optimization Lead
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Dec 31, 2025. MR D.I.Y. scores A on the Alion truth index.
Role Objective:
Lead the COA Allocation Operations & Implementation team to ensure effective store allocation, successful project implementation, strong operational governance and continuous business improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Allocation Operations & Optimization
Lead store allocation, inventory optimization, simulation and operational activities to improve stock availability and store performance.
2. Business Analysis & Decision Making
Analyze business performance, identify root causes and opportunities, and translate data insights into practical business recommendations. Evaluate business impact, risks and feasibility before implementation.
3. Project & Implementation Management
Lead COA initiatives from business requirements, planning and testing through UAT, implementation and post-go-live monitoring.
4. Process Improvement & Governance
Improve allocation and operational processes through standardization, automation and effective controls. Ensure data accuracy, process stability and clear ownership.
5. Stakeholder Management
Work closely with Purchasing, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Retail Operations, Business Development and technical/data teams to align requirements, resolve issues and drive business decisions. This cross-functional ownership is already a key part of your existing JD.
6. Team Management & Leadership
Lead, coach and develop the COA team Set priorities, delegate responsibilities, review team outputs and build strong problem-solving, analytical and business capabilities.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Retail Management, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, IT or related field.
Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in retail allocation, merchandise/category planning, inventory planning, replenishment, retail analytics, supply chain or related areas, with team leadership experience.
Strong knowledge of retail operations, store allocation, inventory management and replenishment, which are also central to your existing requirements.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management and stakeholder management skills.
Proficient in Excel and BI tools, with experience using ERP or retail management systems; exposure to SQL, BigQuery, Python, forecasting, machine learning or optimization tools is an advantage.