Allocation Analyst, Ann Taylor

KnitWell Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Career mobility development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

KnitWell Group is seeking an Allocation Analyst to optimize inventory by store, channel and size. You will connect with merchandising, planning, DC and field teams to align with financial plans and drive sales and margin.

You will analyze location strategies, manage lifecycles, and provide insightful size profiles for future buys. A hybrid work model with NYC office is offered, plus development opportunities and employee support programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, business, finance, statistics, operations or supply chain.
• 1–3 years in allocation or inventory analytics roles.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work with diverse teams to drive results.
• Data-driven approach to profitable outcomes.
• Proven comfort with forecasting and inventory analysis.
• Proficiency in systems like JDA, Oracle, SAP BO, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute allocation strategies by store, channel and size.
• Analyze location level performance to maximize sales, margin and productivity.
• Partner with planning, merchandising, DC/store ops and field teams.
• Provide size analysis and recommendations for future buys.
• Publish hindsight information and identify opportunities to improve outcomes.
• Support cross-functional partners with analytics for business decisions.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, business, finance, statistics, operations, supply chain

Tools

JDA

Arthur Allocation

E3

Oracle

SAP BO

MicroStrategy

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

About The Role

The Allocation Analyst ensures inventory levels are optimally planned and executed by Channel (stores and ecommerce) emphasis by Store and by Size to maximize Sales, Margin, and Inventory Productivity. They will develop and execute a robust allocation strategy that connects with the merchant vision and financial plan for the product categories that they oversee. They will partner cross-functionally to achieve this outcome. Key partners include Merchandise Planning and Merchandising, DC & Store Operations, Location Planning, and the Stores Field Organization.

The impact you can have

• Business analysis in support of location level strategies that drive sales, margin, and inventory productivity - This would include partnering with Location Planning on Store, Tier, Region, and Climate level opportunities.
• In select brands, the Inventory Planner will manage inventory for long lifecycle replenishment programs - This includes conceptualizing, building, and buying to model stock inventory and managing inventory to a sales and receipt plan.
• Leads the review of allocation strategies for each floor set.
• Accountable for providing size analysis and recommendations for future buys and allocation strategies. Owns pre-season size profiling reviews.
• Collaborates with the Merchant and Merchandise Planner to formulate future business strategies.
• Accountable to roll up and publish hindsight information for each business cycle (floor set/quarter/season), identifying opportunities to improve Sales and Margin.
• Provides analytics to support internal business partner’s needs (for Home Office and for the Field Organization).
• Proactively seeks out mentoring and training opportunities that facilitate personal development.

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, business, finance, statistics, operations, supply chain.
• 1-3 years of allocation or inventory analyst experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse team to drive results.
• Problem-solving skills - proactively recommends solutions to various stakeholders; can make decisions with limited information.
• Self-Starter with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Proven track record of using data to influence decisions to drive profitable outcomes.
• High degree of change agility and dynamic thinking.
• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen - ability to analyze and understand quantitative data.
• Strong computer skills and demonstrated ability to learn and apply new software technology. Systems used: JDA, Arthur Allocation, E3, Oracle, SAP Business Objects, MicroStrategy, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, MS Outlook.
• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time off – paid time off & holidays.*
• The target salary range for this role is: $65,500 - $67,000
• Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.
• Hybrid: This position works in a hybrid model, with 3-4 days per week worked in the New York City office.