Lids

Allocation Analyst

Lids

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Indianapolis • United States

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About the role

  • Allocate inventory by store across the assigned categories for new programs, core replenishment items, promotional product, launch programs, and seasonal merchandise.
  • Analyze business results using Excel, Business Intelligence tools and reports to identify opportunities at department, team, vendor, item and location level; identify and action changes in allocation strategy to capitalize on sales trends.
  • Collaborate with Buyers and Merchandise planners to recommend and align on allocation flow strategy and inventory needs to support Merchandising strategies.
  • Develop and apply knowledge of geographic and store-attribute performance and trends through analysis and drive results by transferring knowledge into allocation strategies.
  • New Stores: Ensure allocation of new store inventory meets assortment plan and inventory targets in support of Grand Opening and ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained based on sales performance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business-related discipline, fashion merchandising, supply chain and/or 1-3 years of prior allocation experience is ideal.
  • Consistently demonstrate strong analytical skills and curiosity with the ability to communicate to drive actions.
  • Ability to balance conflicting & competing priorities. Delivering a set of options, detailing impacts for each, while driving to a single recommendation.
  • Work collaboratively across multiple functions and departments within the organization on business decisions and able to troubleshoot issues for best possible resolution.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization.
  • Results-oriented, willingness to follow through, make informed decisions, complete responsibilities and problem-solve.
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel including functions, pivot tables and lookups; proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint.
Benefits
  • Employment Requirements
  • Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Accessibility Assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
inventory allocationbusiness analysisdata analysisallocation strategysales trend analysisassortment planningproblem-solvinganalytical skillsdecision-making
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationcuriosityresults-orientedability to balance prioritiestroubleshootingteamwork
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in business-related disciplineBachelor’s degree in fashion merchandisingBachelor’s degree in supply chain