Allocation Analyst - American Freight

The Allocation Analyst is an individual contributor responsible for the allocation finished goods from vendors to stores. The Senior Inventory Analyst will also be a liaison between stores, planning, logistics and other cross functional partners. They will utilize several business applications including, but not limited to Microsoft Office, Micro Strategy, Retail Point, Relex. 

Responsibilities:

• Execute daily/weekly deployment of product to stores to improve inventory levels, maximizing sales plans/trend.
• Deliver budgeted sales and margin by ensuring inventory levels align with store customer preferences
• Formulate inventory deployment strategy (pre-season & in-season), taking into account constraints and inputs, such as inventory levels by store cluster (tiering), timing of merchandise delivery and minimum presentation
• Develop and articulate fact-based analytical approach to deployment decisions, monitor results and action deployment adjustments with exceptional change agility
• Be an advocate for the field. Spark cross-functional action that improves the complexion of store level inventories.
• Maximize speed capabilities through cross functional partnerships on deliveries
• Collaborate with the Merchandise Planner and Merchant partners to prioritize flow of product in light of inventory constraints
• Participate in cross functional meetings – leverage analytics to influence decision making
• Consistently demonstrate analytical curiosity and socialize thoughts to drive action
• Participate in store visits; bring back learning agenda that will improve store management of inventories.
• Work with Logistics partners to resolve external constraints that impact inventory flow to stores
• Work collaboratively across multiple functions and departments within the organization.
• Support and execute to testing strategies, category specific initiatives and ad-hoc analysis.
• Support inventory management between digital and store channels

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of inventory management and/or store analysis experience
• Experience in high volume, fast paced, retail environment or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and interact collaboratively, working with multiple partners to resolve exceptions and collaborate on best alternatives
• Strong analytical skills – ability to analyze and understand data
• Intermediate technical skill proficiency (PC-based) using functions in Excel
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new software technology. Systems used: Micro Strategy, Retail Point, Relex
• Ability to be a team player and to foster a commitment to teamwork among other associates.

American Freight is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, separation, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, access to facilities and programs, training and general treatment during employment.