Store Allocation Analyst: Merch & Inventory Insights

EXPRESS; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is seeking an Allocation Analyst to allocate merchandise to stores based on an aligned cross-functional allocation strategy and current sales trends. You will monitor product availability and communicate floor sets with Merchandising stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 0–3 years in planning/allocation, and strong Excel and analytical capabilities. Collaborative team environment supporting new stores/remodels is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 0-3 years of business, planning, or allocation experience preferred.

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 escalate 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

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is seeking an Allocation Analyst to allocate merchandise to stores based on an aligned cross-functional allocation strategy and current sales trends. You will monitor product availability and communicate floor sets with Merchandising stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 0–3 years in planning/allocation, and strong Excel and analytical capabilities. Collaborative team environment supporting new stores/remodels is available.