ALLOCATOR – ACCESSORIES, SHOES, U-CURVE, Fragrance

ALLOCATOR – ACCESSORIES, SHOES, U-CURVE

For more than 30 years, K&G Fashion Superstore (K&G) has provided value-conscious customers with the latest fashions and styles at the best possible prices. Offering a wide selection of designer brands discounted up to 60% off department store prices at our 81 stores, K&G is a leading shopping destination for brand-name apparel, footwear, and accessories for the entire family.

About the Job

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Allocator to join our Allocation and Merchandising Systems team. This position will report to a Senior Planner and is focused on achieving one or more product categories and support the Planner in achieving company goals through inventory management for their assigned product categories. Candidate should be excited about learning the allocation tools and building new skills. Some retail experience and a strong math acumen preferred.

What You’ll Do | Key Accountabilities

• Execute accurate and timely allocations to support inventory plans and store service levels
• Work with Planners and Buyers to develop allocation strategies
• Work with stores and DC to ensure product availability
• Monitor purchase orders
• Monitor allocation effectiveness
• Manage DC inventory to determine business needs
• Make recommendations to plan continuous improvement
• Support cross functional teams by providing reports and ad hoc analysis

What You’ll Bring | Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• 2 years’ retail experience preferred
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong ability in Microsoft Excel and database applications; including building spreadsheets ad hoc and creating macros
• MicroStrategy reporting ability a plus
• Extremely detail oriented and willing to analyze down to the lowest level
• Ability to work closely with a diverse group of people

Please note that you do not need to qualify for all requirements to be considered. We encourage you to apply if you can meet most of the requirements and are comfortable opening a dialog to be considered.

Work Environment, Physical & Mental Demands

• Ability to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach daily
• Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Must utilize visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment
• Hours regularly 40 hours per week, as work dictates, from Atlanta Georgia office.

Benefits

This role is eligible for health, dental and vision insurance, prescription drug, retirement savings (401k, employer-funded retirement plans, deferred compensation, and other defined-benefit or defined-contribution), life insurance, accident and disability, paid time off for sick leave, vacation (80 hours per year), bereavement, jury duty, holidays (8 days per year), wellbeing program, commuter, adoption assistance, legal services, and employee merchandise discounts.

Work-Life Balance

We understand the demands of work, school, family, and personal responsibilities. Through our work-life resources and programs we offer services for every stage of life to help you manage the day-to-day needs. We offer programs such as:

· Meeting-Free Fridays (encouraged) | so you can catch up on work and self-development

· Summer Fridays | from Memorial Day to Labor Day so you can enjoy a head start to the weekend

· Holiday Early Departure | close out early the business day before a company observed holiday

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.