Job Summary:
The Merchandise Allocator is responsible for executing product allocation across 300+ MINISO USA stores to maximize sales, manage inventory levels, and meet consumer demand. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to monitor performance, recommend adjustments, and ensure the right products are in the right stores at the right time.
Essential Job Functions:
- Execute merchandise allocation by category for 300+ stores, based on store need and capacity.
- Partner with cross-functional teams including Distribution Center, Operations, Merchandising, and Marketing to support daily business needs.
- Monitor weekly sales and store performance; make recommendations or adjustments in response to business needs and consumer trends.
- Collaborate with the buying and merchandising teams on store-level assortment planning; propose in-season and preseason assortment recommendations to maximize sales and optimize inventory.
- Create and distribute weekly reports analyzing product performance, business trends, and sales shifts; recommend strategic actions as needed.
- Manage weekly replenishment based on sales trends, seasonality, and business priorities.
- Oversee stock management to ensure high-performing products are replenished and available in stores.
- Communicate and manage liabilities, including aging or slow-moving inventory.
Additional Qualifications:
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make business-driven decisions.
- High sense of ownership, accountability, and initiative.
- Curious, passionate, and self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across departments.
- Proficient in data tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, other ERP systems)
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, or a related field.
- 1+ years of experience merchandise allocation experience
- Relevant experience with brick-and-mortar retail operations is a plus.
Pay Range: USD $70,304.00 - USD $71,600.00 /Yr.