Allocator

Responsible for identifying opportunities to maximize sales and profit – location analysts

Needs to ensure capacity plans align with allocation by store

Adjust allocation strategies to capture trend

Actively participate in weekly meetings with planning and buying team

Setup and maintain basic stock models or auto replenishment where applicable

Preallocate receipts to better aid in time management

Support in model and allocation strategies

Manage stock allocation within agreed upon weekly targets

Handle assortment planning; assist in the execution of forwarding remix of merchandise to maximize sales and profit

Prioritize styles based on selling performance

Allocate to new stores based on opening inventory plans and follow percent fill guidelines throughout the holding

process

Provide accurate store and inventory analysis to merchandising, planning and executive partners in a timely manner

Maintain collaborative partnership and work effectively with internal colleagues

Maintain week covers of store level and enough stock in the supply pipeline

Coordinate with the merchandise planning team to ensure the aging stock is liquidated at store level and supply

pipeline