Allocator

DTLR, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Job summary

DTLR, Inc. is seeking an Allocator to plan and analyze inventory, forecast sales, and ensure merchandise moves to the right stores at the right times. You will work with Allocation Managers and Buying groups to optimize assortment and region performance.

You will require strong Excel and analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced retail environment while maintaining professionalism and strategic focus.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess strong merchandising and analytical abilities.
• Excellent English communication with management, associates and customers.
• Must plan, organize and adapt to changing business needs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze trends, store performance and customer profiles to allocate merchandise by store.
• Maximize stock levels and maintain inventory flow to improve sales.
• Maintain proper category assortment by store and ensure advertised products are in stock.
• Set up min/max parameters for store inventories.
• Collaborate with Allocation Manager to understand product mix and assortment.

Skills

Merchandising

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Strategic thinking

Organization

Microsoft Excel

Team collaboration

Inventory knowledge

Distribution knowledge

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Come work for us!

We are looking for dedicated employees to join our team to help our customers have the best experience possible every time they enter a DTLR store.

Our employees are key to our success.

The Allocator is responsible for planning and analyzing the company’s inventory to ensure the proper allocation of merchandise as well as forecasting sales in order to complete the proper flow of merchandise to the correct stores at the correct time.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Analyze trends, store performance and customer profiles in order to distribute merchandise appropriately.
• Maximize stock levels while maintaining inventory flow and store stock position to improve sales performance.
• Maintain proper category assortment by store.
• Ensure sufficient quantities of advertised product are in stock on a per store basis.
• Set up and maintain min/ max parameters for specific store inventories.
• Maximize inventory productivity by properly allocating merchandise in terms of quantity and timing to the correct stores.
• Work closely with the Allocation Manager to understand product mix and assortment.
• Communicate with stores and operations in order to learn and understand specific requirements and opportunities.
• Utilize understanding of standard assortment strategies and nuances of supply chains to resolve store and distribution center inquiries regarding allocation and inventory.
• Collaborate with Buying groups to identify growth opportunities and minimize down-trending business. This includes identifying the best assortment of merchandise for stores, based on past sales performances, emerging trends, and store needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Work requires a solid knowledge of business and an excellent command of the English language to effectively communicate with management, associates and customers.
• Must have strong merchandising, product and analytical skills.
• Must demonstrate an ability to think strategically, plan and organize effectively.
• Must be able to maintain an exemplary degree of professionalism in all situations.
• General knowledge of retail math literacy and application of concepts to daily operations.
• Results driven with demonstrated critical and creative thinking skills.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, multi-task, set priorities effectively and efficiently to proactively respond to changing demands, from multiple sources.
• Able to develop and maintain effective cross-functional relationships.
• Ability to compile and analyze statistics
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team or independent environment
• Knowledge of distribution and replenishment systems a plus
• Solid Microsoft Excel and Word skills

Education and Experience:

• Must have a high school diploma
• 2+ years retail experience in merchandise allocations/ distributions preferred, or equal value of in store experience.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk; or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
• The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

General Information:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. DTLR, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Compensation: Allocator pay range: $48,000 - $52,000 annually. This role will be eligible for the company 401K plan.

General Information:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. DTLR, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.