Retail Allocation Analyst

As a Retail Allocator, you will combine analytical thinking with commercial insights to maximize in-season performance. Bridging planning, retail, and operations, you will support the EMEA region's transition to a fully AI-powered allocation system. In this role, you will help to drive highly responsive, data-driven decisions and leverage advanced analytics tools to optimize product availability and commercial growth.

Help shape and scale a modern allocation function for a fast-growing brand across the EMEA region. In this role, you will support the transition to and operate our new AI-powered allocation solution, while partnering with Merchandising, Retail, Operations, and Supply Chain to boost regional performance. This role reports to the Manager of Planning and Allocation, EMEA.

• Inventory Maximization:
  Optimize in-season stock utilization and strategically manage end-of-season inventory to protect margins.
• AI Transition:
  Help support our transition to a fully AI-powered allocation system, refining logic and championing new tool adoption.
• Trading & Analytics:
  Use data to evaluate in-season performance, driving commercial reviews, test-and-learn initiatives, and clear action plans.
• Insights & Communication:
  Translate complex datasets into clear, visual, and actionable recommendations for merchandising, planning, and operations.

• Experience:
  
  Proven experience in data management and analytics. Experience in apparel or footwear is a plus.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced Excel/Google Sheets and BI tools (Tableau/Power BI). SQL, Python, or web reporting is a plus.
• The AI Edge:
  Strong interest in transitioning to next-generation, AI-driven allocation systems.
• Acumen & Mindset:
  Curious, detail-oriented thinker who combines sharp analytical skills with a collaborative mindset. Great at finding opportunities in data, streamlining processes, and working closely with teams to build better solutions.
• Education:
  
  Preferred degree in Analytics, Data Science, Economics, Statistics, or Information Design.

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