Allocation Analyst

Overview:

Responsible for merchandise allocation across the store base for assigned departments. Duties include allocation of new receipts, replenishment of warehouse back stock, and overall management of store level inventories.

• Perform the sales allocation operations efficiently in order to ensure financial success by achieving sales and inventory targets and service levels
• Coordinate with store personnel, merchandising and inventory planner for assortment needs, selection and allocation
• Act as the subject matter expert for inventory movement and flow through the Kirklands supply chain
• Provide sound decision making on outbound priorities and be the steward of store inventory levels for areas of responsibility
• Perform sales reviews and assortment plans for seasons and coordinate with inventory planning and merchandising teams to perform initial release and subsequent replenishments and maintain size grading and flow sheets
• Create and analyze reporting, size selling data in order to identify improvement opportunities and implement allocation strategies to maximize business
• Perform the allocations on time in order to maintain the flow of merchandise and meet logistic requirements
• Maintain good relationship with different departments in order to contribute on strategies, share best practices and improve the business knowledge.
• Partner with store teams on specific merchandise needs.
• Assertively take on special projects when needed.
• Performs other duties as necessary.
• Demonstrates a commitment to Kirklands Values

• Bachelors Degree.
• 2 or more years of experience.
• Analytical Experience, understanding of retail math, problem solving skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and an aptitude to learn technical applications quickly.
• Retail store experience a plus.
• Highly motivated and results oriented.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.