Distribution Forecasting & Allocation Analyst

Madewell; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being benefits

Associate discount across Madewell

Summer Fridays

Community impact

Winter break

Job summary

Madewell is seeking a driven planning professional to forecast and manage allocations across departments and stores. The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, accuracy in receipts, and in-season adjustments to support in-stock performance.

Responsibilities include driving packing and pre-packs, coordinating with partners, and using Excel-based analytics to inform department plans. A Bachelor’s degree and strong organizational skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and aptitude to learn technical applications quickly.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights with retail math.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide data and recommendations to influence department/class level plans.
• Assist in developing department/class level allocation strategies.
• Develop and execute strategies for packing, pre-packs, size balancing and inventory balancing.
• Support in-season management of department/class level plans including ongoing assessments and updates.
• Execute initial inventory releases.
• Ensure receipt accuracy to support in-season allocation strategies.
• Forecast inbound/outbound inventory to drive in-stock and payroll management.

Skills

Retail math

Data interpretation

Organizational skills

Time management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Madewell is seeking a driven planning professional to forecast and manage allocations across departments and stores. The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, accuracy in receipts, and in-season adjustments to support in-stock performance.

Responsibilities include driving packing and pre-packs, coordinating with partners, and using Excel-based analytics to inform department plans. A Bachelor’s degree and strong organizational skills are required.