The Allocator is responsible for planning and analyzing the company’s inventory to ensure the proper allocation of merchandise as well as forecasting sales in order to complete the proper flow of merchandise to the correct stores at the correct time. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Analyze trends, store performance and customer profiles in order to distribute merchandise appropriately.

• Maximize stock levels while maintaining inventory flow and store stock position to improve sales performance.

• Maintain proper category assortment by store.

• Ensure sufficient quantities of advertised product are in stock on a per store basis.

• Set up and maintain min/ max parameters for specific store inventories.

• Maximize inventory productivity by properly allocating merchandise in terms of quantity and timing to the correct stores.

• Work closely with the Allocation Manager to understand product mix and assortment.

• Communicate with stores and operations in order to learn and understand specific requirements and opportunities.

• Utilize understanding of standard assortment strategies and nuances of supply chains to resolve store and distribution center inquiries regarding allocation and inventory.

• Collaborate with Buying groups to identify growth opportunities and minimize down-trending business. This includes identifying the best assortment of merchandise for stores, based on past sales performances, emerging trends, and store needs.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Work requires a solid knowledge of business and an excellent command of the English language to effectively communicate with management, associates and customers.

• Must have strong merchandising, product and analytical skills.

• Must demonstrate an ability to think strategically, plan and organize effectively.

• Must be able to maintain an exemplary degree of professionalism in all situations.

• General knowledge of retail math literacy and application of concepts to daily operations.

• Results driven with demonstrated critical and creative thinking skills.

• Proven ability to plan, organize, multi-task, set priorities effectively and efficiently to proactively respond to changing demands, from multiple sources.

• Able to develop and maintain effective cross-functional relationships.

• Ability to compile and analyze statistics

• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team or independent environment

• Knowledge of distribution and replenishment systems a plus

• Solid Microsoft Excel and Word skills

Education and Experience:

• Must have a high school diploma

• 2+ years retail experience in merchandise allocations/ distributions preferred, or equal value of in store experience.

Physical Requirements: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk; or hear.  

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. 

• The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. 

General Information:  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. DTLR, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

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