Allocation Analyst; Temporary

Position: Allocation Analyst (Temporary)
## Allocation Analyst (Temporary)
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November 26, 2026 (13 days left to apply):

** Job Description
** Imagine using data, systems, and inventory insights to help ensure the right products are available for the right customers at the right time. As an Allocation Analyst, you’ll play an important role in supporting inventory allocation and helping ensure available products are effectively distributed to meet customer demand.

About the Role As our Allocation Analyst, you’ll join the Supply Execution Management team within Supply Chain, supporting both B2B and LEGO Retail businesses. The team connects market needs with supply chain operations and helps ensure the efficient flow of products from regional distribution centers to customers.

You’ll use allocation systems, inventory data, and analytics to review product availability, evaluate inventory needs, and support accurate allocation decisions. Working closely with Order Management and other cross-functional stakeholders, you’ll help optimize inventory availability and support reliable order fulfillment.
** This is a one-year, temporary assignment.
** Core Responsibilities
* Support end-to-end inventory allocation processes, helping ensure optimal stock distribution across business channels.
* Review system-generated allocation recommendations and make appropriate adjustments based on inventory and customer needs.
* Analyze inventory, item, and order data to support accurate allocation decisions.
* Leverage analytics to enhance decision-making and support strategic planning.
* Partner closely with Order Management to support efficient order processing and fulfillment.
* Proactively identify and mitigate risks that may impact the fulfillment of planned promotional orders.
* Investigate inventory and order fulfillment issues and identify appropriate solutions.
* Create and maintain data-driven reports, allocation worksheets, and supporting files to communicate product availability and supply status.
* Troubleshoot system issues while maintaining accurate SAP Planbook data.
* Identify opportunities to improve business processes, efficiency, and scalability within Supply Execution Management.
* Foster strong partnerships with Supply Chain, LEGO Retail, Market Operations, and other cross-functional stakeholders.

Tasks
* Review assigned products and develop a strong understanding of the items and inventory within those areas.
* Review product availability, inventory needs, and customer orders requiring allocation.
* Review system-generated allocation recommendations and make adjustments when appropriate.
* Analyze inventory and order information to identify potential fulfillment issues.
* Complete allocation worksheets, reports, and supporting files.
* Analyze unfilled or partially filled orders to determine underlying inventory or allocation issues.
* Provide inventory and allocation information to business stakeholders.
* Collaborate with Order Managers to support efficient order processing and execution.

Required Qualifications
* Minimum of two years of professional experience in inventory allocation, inventory management, supply planning, order management, replenishment, demand/supply planning, or a related Supply Chain function.
* Experience working with inventory, item, customer, and/or order data to support allocation, replenishment, order fulfillment, or supply decisions.
* Hands-on experience with an ERP, inventory management, planning, or allocation system such as SAP or a comparable platform.
* Demonstrated experience analyzing inventory availability, shortages, order fulfillment, or allocation issues and using data to identify root causes and appropriate actions.
* Experience supporting inventory allocation or inventory management processes, including product availability and customer order fulfillment.
* Experience using Excel or similar analytical and reporting tools to analyze inventory or order data and prepare operational reports.
* Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to maintain data accuracy.
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Order Management, Supply Chain, Planning, Sales, Retail, Distribution, or other cross-functional stakeholders.
* Ability to independently manage multiple products, items, orders, and responsibilities in a dynamic Supply Chain environment.

Preferred Qualifications
* Hands-on SAP experience within inventory management, allocation, supply planning, replenishment, or order management.
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