Allocation Analyst

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. is seeking an experienced allocation professional to drive inventory planning and replenishment across departments. You will analyze performance, optimize stock levels, and collaborate with Buying, Planning, and Store teams to balance product flow.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and BI tools, and the ability to present strategic allocation plans to leadership. A Bachelor's degree and retail experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of retail allocation, planning, or merchandising experience.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data (APS, Weeks of Supply).
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute initial purchase order allocations and manage replenishment to ensure timely inventory flow.
• Monitor and optimize store inventory levels to achieve goals.
• Maintain and optimize replenishment programs (min/max levels).
• Identify opportunities to maximize sales through allocation and balance across locations.
• Analyze business performance using BI tools and Excel to derive insights.
• Track inbound purchase orders and coordinate with cross-functional teams to mitigate issues.
• Prepare allocation strategies using retail metrics (APS, Weeks of Supply).
• Partner with Buying, Planning, and Store teams on assortment needs and product flow.
• Participate in business reviews and cross-functional meetings to drive decisions.
• Demonstrate commitment to Kirkland's Values.

Skills

Retail allocation

Planning

Merchandising

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Business Intelligence software

Oracle Retail

Microsoft Office

Job description

We Go Beyond

At Bed Bath & Beyond, we believe that everyone should “Be You!”. Bed Bath & Beyond is a community that upholds a culture of understanding, acceptance, and respect. We believe a person’s individuality, traits, beliefs, and characteristics should be valued and embraced. Living by this ethos is essential to the success of our business. Our goal is to foster a more inclusive environment where every employee visibly demonstrates inclusive behaviors and respect for individuals.

We Go Beyond

At Bed Bath & Beyond, we believe that everyone should “Be You!”. Bed Bath & Beyond is a community that upholds a culture of understanding, acceptance, and respect. We believe a person’s individuality, traits, beliefs, and characteristics should be valued and embraced. Living by this ethos is essential to the success of our business. Our goal is to foster a more inclusive environment where every employee visibly demonstrates inclusive behaviors and respect for individuals.

Job Duties

• Execute initial purchase order allocations and manage replenishment to ensure timely, accurate inventory flow and strong in-stock performance for assigned departments or categories.
• Monitor and optimize store inventory levels to achieve sales, service, and in-stock goals.
• Maintain and optimize replenishment programs, including key inventory parameters such as min/max levels, to support store demand.
• Identify opportunities to maximize sales through improved allocation, size optimization, and inventory balancing across store locations.
• Analyze business performance and develop actionable insights using Business Intelligence tools and Microsoft Excel.
• Track inbound purchase orders, communicate risks, and partner cross-functionally to mitigate inventory and supply chain issues.
• Prepare and present allocation strategies using key retail metrics such as APS (Average Per Store) and Weeks of Supply (WOS).
• Partner with the Buying, Planning, and Store teams on assortment needs, allocation strategies, and product flow.
• Participate in business reviews and cross-functional meetings to contribute insights and drive decision-making.
• Demonstrates a commitment to Kirkland's Values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2+ years of retail allocation, planning, or merchandising experience.
• Highly motivated and results oriented with a demonstrated ability to deliver against inventory and service-level targets.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional partners including Buying, Planning, and Store teams.
• Ability to present allocation strategies and action plans to leadership.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw meaningful conclusions, including a solid understanding of retail math concepts such as APS, Weeks of Supply, and replenishment.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must have strong technical skills; specifically Microsoft Excel and Business Intelligence software.
• Experience with allocation systems and Planning and Allocation tools preferred; Oracle Retail a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Who We Are

We’re a passionate group of collaborative problem solvers and creative innovators, working on cutting-edge technology. From building award-winning retail applications (with amazing AR functionality) to creating leading blockchain and machine learning technologies, each of us embodies a unique value and contributes a diverse perspective to the team.

What We Offer

• 401k (6% match)
• Flexible Schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement, Leadership Development Program, & Mentorship Program
• Employee Resource Groups (LatinX, Black Employee Network, LGBTQIA+, Women’s Network, Women In Tech)
• And More...
• Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election

Physical Requirements

This position requires you to sit, stand and perform general office functions. You may also be required to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally. Bending, stooping and reaching are also frequently required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and associates. This policy includes our commitment to ensure that all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status (including Vietnam era veterans), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other non-job-related characteristic protected by law.