Allocation Analyst

Gap Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company seeks a Distribution Analyst to support stores through analysis and strategic planning. The role encompasses daily replenishment management, allocation execution, and critical reporting tasks. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills, alongside proficiency in Excel, to analyze qualitative and quantitative data for effective distribution.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to interpret data objectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and learns quickly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly reports with insights and actions.
• Execute replenishment allocations.
• Collaborate with business partners.

Skills

Analytical Capability

Problem-solving

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Data Interpretation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

In this role, you are in direct service to stores and field organization, and most importantly, to our customer. As a part of this team, you will help set the plan that gets our product where it needs to go and when it needs to be there. You will translate qualitative and quantitative data into actionable strategies to decide what to put in stores to delight our customers. As a Distribution Analyst, you will manage the tactical day-to-day work, including daily replenishment, supporting the new flow process, and troubleshooting variances and discrepancies. You will also provide critical backup to the team on reporting and analysis of product performance and inventory levels.

What You'll Do

• Deliver weekly reports, incorporating insights and recommended actions.

• Execute initial and replenishment allocations.

• Collaborate with the team and business partners to execute plans and strategies.

• Provide ad hoc allocation analysis and support hind sighting as required.

• Participate in projects and assignments of diverse scope.

Who You Are

• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data objectively.

• Use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions.

• Possess strong organizational and time management skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and an aptitude to learn technical applications quickly.