Boutique Allocator/Store Planner
POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT (defines the major functions/purpose of the position)
The Allocator is responsible for effectively managing inventory levels to support St. John Boutique sales and inventory plans. Including merchandise flow from full price, allocation, transfers, including shipping and inventory control and analysis, reporting to the Planning Manager. The Merchandise Planning team is highly collaborative and partners closely with a variety of cross functional teams. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Works closely with Planning Manager and Buyer to align on strategies and clearly communicate any impact with execution. Provide key analysis to influence investment positioning. Work with cross functional partners to manage inventory and communicate status of floor set launch • Develops thorough knowledge of store, district, and regional level performance through extensive data analysis • Effectively utilize appropriate allocation strategies to impact the financial success of Boutique division • Continuously analyzes and manages inventory levels at both distribution and store levels • Speaks confidently to present business findings and strategies to cross functional team • Analyzes sales and business trends by store and reports on variances by region to buyer • Works with production allocation team to understand estimated receipt flow and recommend adjustments • Performs stock balancing, store by store, to ensure sales and margin goals are met • Understands the company’s business strategies and direction • Work with buyer and planner to develop a buy strategy based on store sales and inventory plans • Collaborates with peers to ensure consistency and accuracy of information, share best practices and maximize systems knowledge • Follows through and accomplishes multiple projects / priorities in a timely manner • Customizes store merchandise mix, based on region or client base • Analyzes sizing by store and adjust scales as needed • Assists with order entry and maintenance ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management • Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance • Adheres to all Company Policies & Procedures and Safety Regulations • Adhere to local, state and federal laws • Additional responsibilities assigned by supervisor related to your position/department • Less than 20% travel may be required as necessary • Ability to be flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES • This position does not have supervisory responsibilities ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS • Interacts with all levels throughout organization including employees and outside vendors MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following are the minimum qualifications, which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. COMPETENCIES: • Adaptability • Business Acumen • Communication • Decision Making • Embraces Change • Honesty and Integrity • Initiative • Optimistic • Organization • Professionalism • Results Oriented • Teamwork • Time Management • Thoroughness Education/Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree Strongly Preferred • Minimum 2-3 years of analytical experience required, focus in retail allocation or store planning desired • Retail buying knowledge including: business analysis, merchandising, inventory control and management • Good computer skills: Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook and POS systems (Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel required) • Working knowledge of Retail Math, as it applies to inventory planning • Strong strategic thinking and outstanding analytical/quantitative skills with ability to manage large amounts of data • Ability to prioritize, multi task, prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced. demanding business environment • Solution oriented • Strong attention to detail PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job. • Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports • Must be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with employees and other customers (Check the box that applies by double clicking on the box.) 0 Sedentary: Limited activity, no lifting, and limited walking 0 Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting 1 Light: Office work, some lifting, bending, stooping or kneeling, walking 0 Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, and climbing WORK ENVIRONMENT: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment. • The work space is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated with the proper safety acknowledgment • Noise levels are considered moderate |