Allocator

LOCATION: Charlotte, North Carolina

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the allocation of merchandise to the stores. Allocations must be completed accurately, on time and in accordance with established guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Allocate all merchandise in accordance with guidelines established by Allocation Supervisor based on monthly allocation strategy, assortment plans, buyer grid meetings and store performance
• Implement any special attention allocation store needs based on information/lists from Allocation Supervisor or Manager of Allocation. These might include e-commerce, hit lists, all tags, all store buys (ASB), trend lists, store ops initiatives, etc
• Allocate replenishment styles weekly based on approved guidelines
• Maintain accurate records of hold stores or new store development store inventory position. Allocate as appropriate to hit specified targets by department/class, ensuring appropriate opening inventory levels
• Using available information in JDA Allocation and OBIEE, provide all necessary business information to the teams
• Use all available reports to better understand and analyze store performance
• Maintain ongoing communication with store and field personnel, relay feedback to merchandising staff, answer store merchandising questions whenever appropriate, etc
• Visit stores in general vicinity of corporate office
• Attend weekly and monthly touch base meetings with Allocation Supervisor or Manager of Allocation
• Attend grid meetings monthly with buyers for area of business to see assortment for next month’s receipts; note specific allocation instructions in JDA comments after grid meeting/product review meetings
• Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor degree required. Fashion Retailing or Business degree a plus

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 1 year retail experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Mathematical aptitude
• Working knowledge of Excel and Word
• Strong communication and organizational skills

REQUIRED PRE-EMPLOYMENT/SKILLS TESTING:

• Drug Test/Criminal Background screen
• Orion Survey
• Office Math Skills