Strategic Retail Allocations Analyst

Michaels; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Michaels Companies Inc. seeks an Allocations Analyst in Irving to ensure product flow and allocations align with company goals.

You will partner with Buyer Teams and coordinate communication across merchandise tracking, distribution centers and stores to place goods efficiently and optimize space productivity. You will participate in weekly Buyer Team meetings, analyze historical sales to shape allocation criteria, adjust wave plans, and support seasonal allocations, including regional

Qualifications

• BS in Retail, Business, or related Field.
• 1-3 years retail experience preferred.
• Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical sales to develop allocation criteria.
• Review sales weekly with buyer and team.
• Collaborate with Category Management Planner to optimize wave plans and space productivity.
• Review prior year sales, inventory and demand before allocations.
• Coordinate with store operations, DMs, and ZVPs to find allocation improvements.
• Plan, manage, and execute all allocations to stores; adjust for special programs or regions.
• Coordinate with DC expediters on allocation issues; manage unscheduled pushes, short ship, and overages.
• Participate in weekly Buyer Team meetings and store visits with Buyer and Planner.
• Support in POG reviews to align with upcoming store seasonal sets.

Education

BS in Retail, Business, or related Field

Job description

The Michaels Companies Inc. seeks an Allocations Analyst in Irving to ensure product flow and allocations align with company goals.

You will partner with Buyer Teams and coordinate communication across merchandise tracking, distribution centers and stores to place goods efficiently and optimize space productivity. You will participate in weekly Buyer Team meetings, analyze historical sales to shape allocation criteria, adjust wave plans, and support seasonal allocations, including regional