Store Inventory & Allocation Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with Company match

Paid vacation/holidays

Associate discount

Job summary

JCPenney in Lyndhurst, NJ is seeking a Store Analyst to support financial plans by reviewing store opportunities and allocating product to drive department performance. You will collaborate with merchants, planners and field teams to ensure optimal mix, depth, and breadth of inventory at the store level.

Responsibilities include assisting with store-level inventory plans, executing fashion flows and replenishments, analyzing weeks on hand and turnover, and presenting findings to Allocation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years in related role (Inventory Management, Allocation Analyst, Stock).
• Store line sales or stock experience is a plus.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Ability to present strategies and build a business case.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the inventory plan at the store level.
• Execute initial fashion flows, replenishment, and transfers.
• Manage store inventory: weeks on hand, weeks of supply, open to ship, balance.
• Coordinate with DC to ensure smooth inventory flow.
• Review product performance by style and region.
• Pull reports and data for departmental use.
• Attend weekly meetings with planning, allocation and merchant partners.
• Provide feedback on underperforming or exceeding products.
• Ensure replenishment strategies and new flows are understood.
• Manage allocations to support sales forecast and on-order flow.
• Collaborate with Senior Store Analyst on weekly strategies.
• Create and manage size scales for new deliveries and stores.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

4+ years in related role

Tools

Excel

Job description

JCPenney in Lyndhurst, NJ is seeking a Store Analyst to support financial plans by reviewing store opportunities and allocating product to drive department performance. You will collaborate with merchants, planners and field teams to ensure optimal mix, depth, and breadth of inventory at the store level.

Responsibilities include assisting with store-level inventory plans, executing fashion flows and replenishments, analyzing weeks on hand and turnover, and presenting findings to Allocation