Retail Allocator

Responsibilities/You Will:

• In partnership with leader, develop allocation strategies for departments and cross-category programs for all channels to achieve growth and profitability that align with core objectives.
• Serve as an active partner to ensure inventory levels support channel needs.
• Ensure floor sets and item inventory are positioned to meet critical product launches.
• Leverage weekly business insights to understand item-level performance to maximize in-season opportunities and minimize liability.
• Determine appropriate method of replenishment.
• Identify/recommend backfill strategies for all brick-and-mortar locations.
• Understand item product lifecycle and manage target exit dates through effective coordination, consolidation and promotional recommendations.
• Identify data integrity concerns and request appropriate course of action to solve.
• Understand and utilize tools available to purchase, analyze and react to trends in the business to achieve growth and profitability objectives.
• Proactively provide communication on stock availability.
• Participate in location walks/meetings based on business need.
• Interface with key partners, including but not limited to Merchandise Planning, Location Strategy, Logistics, Distribution Services, Business Insights and Analytics, and Operations Back of House.

• Minimum 2-4 years of merchandise planning experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft tools & Business Objects.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including comfort with executive-level presentations.
• Detailed orientation with strong organizational skill.
• Demonstrated positive attitude with ability to be responsive to feedback and pivot based on changing organizational priorities.
• Flexible and adaptable with demonstrated ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Resourceful with ability to prioritize, problem solve, and make decisions.
• Strong ability to collaborate with peers and partners.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or equivalent.

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The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, CA is $59,600.00 to $79,800.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate’s geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Location:

Anaheim office (on-site).

Reporting to:
Manager, Location Planning.

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