Allocation & Inventory Analytics Lead - Hybrid NYC

Foot Locker; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage

401(k) | Roth 401(k)

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Opportunities for Advancement

Education Reimbursement for Qualified\

Strong Company Culture

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Foot Locker, Inc. is seeking a data-driven Allocation Systems & Strategy Analyst to support our Allocation and Inventory Management function for our Foot Locker banner.

This role will be responsible for optimizing inventory flow, supporting allocation strategies, and driving data-backed decisions that improve in-stock position and overall inventory productivity. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, experience working with retail data, and proficiency in data tools such as SQL,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in allocation, inventory management, planning, or a related analytical role.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and analysis.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data modeling).
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform ad hoc analysis and data extracts to support business initiatives and strategic decision-making.
• Leverage SQL and other data tools to extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets.
• Develop prototype dashboards and reports using Power BI; collaborate with Business Insights team for implementation, enhancements, and reporting optimization.
• Translate complex data findings into clear, actionable insights for cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ensure data integrity by validating outputs and reconciling discrepancies across systems/reports.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and automate recurring analyses.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through deep-dive analysis of sales, inventory, and allocation performance.
• Identify gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop KPIs and reporting to support optimization of inventory deployment and demand forecast accuracy.
• Analyze SKU/Size/store-level performance to inform allocation strategies and improve sell-through.
• Evaluate inventory productivity using metrics such as sell-through, weeks of supply, and turn.
• Support the development and execution of allocation strategies to maximize sales and minimize markdown risk.
• Track allocation effectiveness and continuously refine strategies based on performance results.
• Assist in piloting and scaling new allocation methodologies, tools, or systems.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Foot Locker, Inc. is seeking a data-driven Allocation Systems & Strategy Analyst to support our Allocation and Inventory Management function for our Foot Locker banner.

This role will be responsible for optimizing inventory flow, supporting allocation strategies, and driving data-backed decisions that improve in-stock position and overall inventory productivity. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, experience working with retail data, and proficiency in data tools such as SQL,