Allocation Analyst III

Columbia Sportswear Company • Portland, OR

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Allocation Analyst III supports stores through assortment and inventory management with the purpose of maximizing sales, margins, and product turnover. Partners with planning to help develop and manage retail store allocation plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, applicable certification or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of related allocation/planning professional experience preferred.
• Strong competency with MS excel and the various allocation/planning tools, systems, or procedures required to accomplish the job.

Nice To Haves

• Problem Solving: Solves complex problems and develops independent creative solutions based on the evaluation of multiple options.
• Decisions: Independently analyzes issues of a diverse scope and functions with a moderate degree of autonomy. Receives minimal direction, seeks guidance for highly complex issues.
• Knowledge: In depth knowledge of principles, concepts, and theories within own discipline and working knowledge of related disciplines. Applies broader knowledge of industry standards/practices to assignments and others.
• Business Acumen: Understands best practices; is aware of the differences between the company and its competition in the supported function. Understands how their own functional area integrates with others to deliver results.
• Communication & Influence: Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. May provide process and subject matter advice.
• Impact: Work performed will have impact on cross-functional projects beyond the department.

Responsibilities

• Executes assortment by distribution of product according to plan and monitors productivity of inventory according to sales, gross margin, and turnover goals for each store.
• Responsible for overall inventory levels for each store. Manages the number of options and total store capacity, new store openings, and special events.
• Maintains balance by department according to plan or sales trends down to SKU level, including new styles and replenishment of basics.
• Analyzes sales-to-stock ratios to ensure proper distribution and reorder of product.
• Responsible for the management and tracking of key items. Tracks sell through by store, store inventory levels, DC inventory, and future forecasts.
• Responsible for timely and balanced receipt flows into stores.
• Communicates with store management regarding product needs, future on order, and delivery dates.
• Communicates with merchants regarding contract levels to ensure liquidation of product according to plans and identifies product opportunities and liabilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401k plan plus a generous company match
• medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account
• assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services)
• EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services
• extensive wellness benefits
• employee discounts
• generous time off program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level