Merchandise Allocation Analyst (Retail Analytics)

Express; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

PHOENIX Retail, LLC, operating Express and Bonobos brands, seeks an Allocation Analyst at its Columbus Corporate Headquarters. You will allocate merchandise to stores using a cross-functional strategy, analyze sales trends and communicate floor-set positions to Merchandising teams.

Responsibilities include reviewing allocation plans, monitoring regional selling by class/size, and providing ad-hoc reports to support total store initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or additional years of service considered in lieu of degree.
• 0-3 years of business, planning, or allocation experience preferred.
• Analytical, computer, and Microsoft Office (Excel) skills strongly preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple projects effectively.
• Strong communication skills.
• Sense of urgency and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Allocate merchandise utilizing the pre-determined allocation strategy.
• Review, analyze and make recommendations to adjust allocation plans incorporating sales trends.
• Monitor and react to store and region selling by class, style, size, etc. and elevate variances in actuals compared to plans to Assortment Planning and Merchandising.
• Monitor availability of product and achieve weekly pre-allocation percent targets.
• Develop plans and allocate inventory for new stores/remodel stores.
• Provide accurate information as it relates to total company initiatives; floor sets, New stores, etc.
• Ad-hoc reporting as necessary.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PHOENIX Retail, LLC, operating Express and Bonobos brands, seeks an Allocation Analyst at its Columbus Corporate Headquarters. You will allocate merchandise to stores using a cross-functional strategy, analyze sales trends and communicate floor-set positions to Merchandising teams.

Responsibilities include reviewing allocation plans, monitoring regional selling by class/size, and providing ad-hoc reports to support total store initiatives.