Outlet Allocation Analyst — Data-Driven Inventory Growth

BoF Careers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry is seeking an Allocation Analyst in New York to analyze and report business performance at channel, region and category levels. You will partner with Merchandising, Operations, Visual Merchandising, Regional Finance and Central Planning to implement outlet-made strategies, manage inventory, and optimize allocation by store and door.

Requirements include 1–2 years allocation experience, strong retail math and Excel skills, and the ability to present insights to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years Allocation experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Clear knowledge and understanding of retail math and Microsoft Office.
• Strong Excel skills including complex formula applications.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt quickly in fast-paced environment.
• Experience in presenting reporting and analysis to others.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to partner and strategize with cross-functional partners.
• SAP knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for analysis and reporting of the business at channel, region, and category level to provide a consolidated and consistent view of regional performance.
• Fully align, partner and collaborate with the Merchandising, Operations, Visual Merchandising, Regional Finance and Central Planning teams in relation to made for Outlet strategy, product focus areas, delivery and capacity constraints with vendors and stores.
• Evaluate and analyze business at the store, style, and size level to create appropriate distribution strategies, optimize inventory levels, and drive productivity.
• Utilize A&R to manage made for Outlet products replenishment and create manual pushes when needed.
• Optimize allocations by door based on customer profile and inventory strategies including but not limited to managing the ageing profile of inventory assortment.
• Communicate with field team and stores on current business trends as well as opportunities to proactively drive future business, fulfill special orders, and requests.
• Support with special orders, reviewing stock offers, entering in SAP, and tracking.
• Assist with merchandising responsibilities including but not limited to building buy books and executing consolidations

Skills

Allocation experience

Retail math

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Burberry is seeking an Allocation Analyst in New York to analyze and report business performance at channel, region and category levels. You will partner with Merchandising, Operations, Visual Merchandising, Regional Finance and Central Planning to implement outlet-made strategies, manage inventory, and optimize allocation by store and door.

Requirements include 1–2 years allocation experience, strong retail math and Excel skills, and the ability to present insights to cross-functional teams.