Senior Allocation Analyst

• Create & support allocation and inventory strategy based on sales analysis and financial projection.
  
• Sales analysis needs to be according to: Door profiling Product category plan current trends seasonality and various Events
  
• Allocation execution for all regions stores to meet or exceed sales comp gross margin turn/WOH and inventory goals
  
• Initial Allocation planning & execution
  
• Weekly replenishment to stores
  
• Store to store transfer
  
• New store allocations seasonal markdowns marketing / promotional events
  
• Perform inseason analysis to recommend regional inventory balancing opportunities to drive financial results and product productivity.
  
• Work closely with DC/logistics team to finetune inbound/outbound shipments schedules and volume projection to ensure smooth inventory flow to support the business strategy
  
• Crossfunctional partnership and decisionmaking to prioritize stores/products with ontime delivery for monthly newness launch marketing events and new store openings.
  
• Communicate Allocation plan delivery status and inventoryrelated strategies directly with stores & other crossfunctional partners especially retail management and Visual Merchandising
  
• Visit stores on a biweekly basis to understand opportunities on what s working what s not working and develop action plan with cross functional teams (Retail management & VM)
  
• Proactively drive business process reengineering and optimize system capabilities
  

Requirements

• Min. 35 years experience in retail business. Merchandise Allocation / Planning experience is preferred.
  
• Proven track record of buying/merchandising/allocation success for multinational brand/company
  
• Experience in managing multiple direct reports
  
• Analytical skills and ability to translate data into action points with clear communication
  
• Ability to perform well under pressure with multiple deadlines
  
• Experience in merchandising/planning systems and SAP a plus
  
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
  
• Comfortable in presenting and communicating to upper management
  
• Selfstarter and able to work independently and as a team player
  
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel (Vlookups pivot tables macro building a plus)
  
• BA/BS university degree or its equivalent in merchandising business finance economics or supply chain.
  

Benefits

• Opportunity to Make a Difference
  
• Rapid Progression
  
• Attractive package
  
• Competitive Pay