Store Allocation, Specialist (Concept Stores)

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Support the in-season Allocation and Trading across full price Concept Stores.  Execute the initial allocations and in-season replenishments.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Assist with allocations to assure that stores needs are covered by following the Channel Ranges provided by Buyer Assortment Plan, and by providing with the optimal initial volumes to achieve store sales plans
• Support weekly monitoring of KPIs and assist in the implementation of the in-season replenishment of stocks according to store performance
• Support inventory flow by chain, region, district, store, and store groups (to include store size, climate, seasonally, capacity, etc.) to budget 

 

 

Key Relationships:

 

• Concept Store Planning & Buying
• Retail Operations
• Local retail teams
• Factory Outlet

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 

• General understanding of retail operations
• Strong analytical skills,  understanding of MS Office Suite and familiarity with merchandising systems/applications. Strong Excel skills required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of the business via phone, written and in-person communication
• Ability to synthesize data, identify trends and recommend viable solutions

 

 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university would be a plus
• 1- 2 years typical relevant work experience
• Experience with Retail and/or Merchandising preferred