Allocation Analyst

JD Finish Line; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Finish Line is seeking an Allocation Analyst to ensure the right product mix reaches the right stores in the right quantities. You will collaborate with Buyers, write purchase orders with size breaks, and optimize store assortments to maximize sales.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in merchandising/allocation, plus solid MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint skills. You will analyze sales data, manage replenishments, and support store management with product opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Additional 3-5 years of previous merchandising/allocation experience required.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Works with Buyers to determine the best stores to Allocate product to.
• Writes new purchase orders, giving size breaks and recommending quantities to Buyers.
• Ensures every store receives the best possible product assortment.
• Allocates replenishment product based on metrics like sales history, weeks of supply, margins and capacity.
• Checks yard lists, picking, and record receipts.
• Performs transfers and consolidations.
• Sets up new store assortments and executes Remodeled Stores Plans.
• Communicates regularly with store management regarding product concerns and opportunities.
• Additional duties and projects as required.

Skills

Merchandising

Allocation

Purchase orders

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Allocation Analyst provides a compelling assortment of the right product, to the right stores, in the right quantities, with the right sizes, for the right prices, at the right time, to maximize sales. This individual should effectively exhibit JD Finish Line’s core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility in everything they do while performing the following main duties:

• Works with Buyers to determine the best stores to Allocate product to.
• Writes new purchase orders, giving size breaks and recommending quantities to Buyers.
• Ensures every store receives the best possible product assortment.
• Allocates replenishment product based on many metrics, including sales history, WOS, margins and capacity.
• Checks yard lists, picking, and record receipts.
• Performs transfers and consolidations.
• Sets up new store assortments and executes Remodeled Stores Plans.
• Communicates regularly with store management regarding product concerns and opportunities.
• Additional duties and projects as required.

Job Requirements:

Required Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional 3-5 years of previous merchandising/allocation experience required.

Required Computer and/or Technical Skills

Should have at least intermediate knowledge and abilities with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit for more than 6 hours per shift
• Use hands to finger, handle and feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and/or hear
• Stand for up to 4 hours at a time regularly
• Walk or move from one location to another
• Periodically may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for this position.
• The average work week is 40-50 hours, which can vary depending on business needs.
• The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting.

The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per the company policy.