Merchandise Analyst (Allocation)

Description: Allocate inbound merchandise and DC inventory based upon sales performance, trends, lost sales opportunities, and specific merchant category strategies. Maintain inventory balance by store across the chain. Coordinate with buyer and planner to ensure stores have appropriate minimum quantities to both present the product correctly and support advertising. Ensure new stores are allocated the correct assortment and inventory levels to support the category sales plan and any unique store characteristics. Provide observations, conclusions and recommendations to the buyer, planner, and director, based on comparing actual results to the forecast, for the purpose of improving future allocation strategies. Achieve annual sales dollar and inventory turn targets for assigned product areas at chain level. Actively collaborate and communicate with the cross-functional team to meet goals, complete tasks and solve problems. Demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to recognize trends and prioritize workload. Support buyers and planners with any requested ad hoc analysis, with a focus on providing data-driven observations, conclusions and recommendations.

Qualifications: College degree, preferred. One to two years of retail, business analysis or business planning experience. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Strong analytical and evaluative skills, including the ability to prioritize, recognize trends and problem solve. System capable in spreadsheet, word processing, analytical and data warehouse tools. Capable of learning new processes and tools quickly. Capable of achieving business results through cross-functional team-work. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.