Inventory Allocation Analyst — Data-Driven, Hybrid NYC

Faherty; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Faherty in New York City is seeking an Inventory Planner for our Allocation team. You will optimize store allocation, replenishment and overall stock efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

You will use data-driven insights to support omni-channel merchandise plans and drive inventory productivity across categories. Collaboration with store teams and urgent response to stock needs are essential.

Hybrid work with three days in the NYC office offers a balance of collaboration and focus.

Qualifications

• Experience and proficiency in Excel, specifically in an allocation capacity.
• 2–4 years experience in retail planning and allocation.
• Analytical and mathematical proficiency.
• Candidate should exhibit analytical thought and enjoy deep diving into data.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with a willingness to flex schedule based on needs of business.
• Experience within a multi-channel apparel and or footwear brand a plus.
• Exhibit quick turnaround time on fast paced business changes.

Responsibilities

• Support omni-channel merchandising plans that deliver company sales, gross margin and inventory productivity goals for specific categories/divisions within Faherty.
• Support execution of omni-channel end-to-end planning & allocation process.
• Support reporting and analysis for seasonal hindsights and pre-season buy plans
• Create and maintain weekly and adhoc reporting to analyze and react to store inventory needs.
• Allocate merchandise strategically and intelligently to maximize sales, considering store volume, store capacity, regional and geographical factors, and other unique selling characteristics specific to stores and store clusters (e.g., SKU plans, model targets, etc.)
• Recommend and execute weekly replenishment strategies to stores to achieve optimal inventory turns and sell-thrus.

Skills

Excel allocation

Retail planning

Data analytics

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Multi-channel retail

Fast-paced environment

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Faherty in New York City is seeking an Inventory Planner for our Allocation team. You will optimize store allocation, replenishment and overall stock efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

You will use data-driven insights to support omni-channel merchandise plans and drive inventory productivity across categories. Collaboration with store teams and urgent response to stock needs are essential.

Hybrid work with three days in the NYC office offers a balance of collaboration and focus.