Store Analyst

Aeropostale; Lyndhurst (NJ); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Store discount

Job summary

Aeropostale in Lyndhurst, NJ is seeking a Store Analyst to support the financial plan through monitoring GMROI, sales, and margin. You will review store opportunities and allocate product to drive department performance, ensuring replenishment and allocations are flawless.

You\'ll collaborate with merchants, planners, DCs, and cross-functional partners to optimize mix, depth, and inventory breadth at the store level, while adapting to a fast-paced retail environment and hybrid in-office work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years in inventory/allocation or related roles.
• Experience with store-level inventory and allocations.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the store-level inventory plan and allocations.
• Execute initial setup, replenishment, and transfers to maximize sales.
• Analyze weeks in stock, weeks of supply, and open-to-ship.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory.
• Present strategies to improve replenishment and future events.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Primary Work Location: Lyndhurst, NJ

General Summary: The Store Analyst will support the execution of the company’s financial plans (GMROI, sales, and margin) by reviewing store opportunities and strategically allocating product to drive business for their departments. Ensure that all initial and replenishment allocations are flawlessly executed to provide a “best in class” experience for our customer. Collaborate with merchants, planners, distribution centers, field organization and other cross-functional partners to guarantee appropriate mix, depth, and breadth of inventory at an individual store level.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the inventory plan at the store level
• Execute initial set-up, replenishment, and transfers of products to maximize sales and optimize inventory
• Achieve turn objectives at a department and/or division level
• Manage individual store inventory analyzing weeks in stock, weeks of supply, open to ship, balance of ownership relative to deliveries and flow
• Manage continuous flow of inventory through distribution centers in collaboration with DC partners
• Review product performance at style and store level (dept/season/store/category/style/size)
• Pull reports and data for departmental use
• Attend regular meetings with multiple cross-functional teams
• Develop strategies relative to product that is underperforming or exceeding expectations
• Ensure stores are clear on replenishment strategies, new flows, and preparation for future events
• Manage allocations to support sales forecast, receipt flows, markdown strategies and future on order
• Collaborate with Senior Store Analyst to understand weekly strategies and execute allocations to reflect these
• Create and analyze seasonal size profiles and size scales to determine orders for future seasons

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience required (4+ years)
• 1-2 years of experience in related role (Inventory Management, Allocation Analyst, Stock, Inventory Analyst etc.)
• Store line sales or stock experience is a plus
• Strategic analysis skills
• Meet and strive to increase productivity standards; look for ways to improve and promote quality
• Basic Math Skills: intermediate Microsoft Windows Applications, specifically Excel
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to present and recommend strategies to build a business case/develop a point of view
• Adapt to a fast-paced ever-changing environment
• Travel may be required, based on business needs
• Adhere to regular in-office presence to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration. Job duties may be performed effectively using the hybrid work program designated by the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor as the company retains the right to change duties to this position.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods
• Ability to reach at or below shoulder level
• Ability to carry equipment, moving boxes/samples, etc.

If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on Catalyst Brands merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com

Pay Range

USD $57,200.00 - USD $104,000.00 /Yr.