Designer Brands-posted 8 months ago
Remote • Columbus, OH
Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

At Designer Brands, we are the proud parent company of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Company, and Rubino, operating nearly 675 stores across North America and a billion-dollar digital commerce business. We lead the footwear industry with a diverse portfolio of iconic brands, including Topo Athletic, Keds, Vince Camuto, Kelly & Katie, Jessica Simpson, Lucky Brand, Mix No. 6, Crown Vintage, and others. With expertise in design, production, and sourcing, we create on-trend footwear and accessories, delivered through a robust omni-channel infrastructure and national wholesale distribution. At Designer Brands, we are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, where each employee's unique perspective contributes to our success. Anchored by our core values of “We Love What We Do,” “We Own What We Do,” “We Do What's Right,” and “We Belong,” we continuously drive forward together, building a future where everyone can put their best foot forward.

  • Allocate specific product categories, ensuring alignment with the assortment plan and store capacity.
  • Analyze business performance at the store/item level to determine allocations, based on capacity and aligned with the assortment plan.
  • Develop and manage reporting to support the allocation strategy, including monthly in-store inventory projections and recommending receipt shifts to keep stores stocked.
  • Create ad-hoc reports and analyses, clearly communicating opportunities and risks at the style/color level, or by store and region.
  • Participate in weekly cross-functional meetings, pre-season planning, hindsight reviews, and Monthly Merchandise Plan Review meetings.
  • Visit local stores quarterly to identify assortment opportunities and gather insights.
  • Strong proficiency in retail math and the ability to analyze data effectively.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with peers, cross-functional partners, and executive-level associates.
  • Strong organizational skills and self-motivation to solve problems independently.
  • Advanced Excel knowledge and skills.
  • Ability to partner with a team to achieve common goals.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing retail dynamics.
  • 1-2 years of experience in retail environment.
  • Allocation experience (preferably using the JDA/ Arthur allocation system).
  • BA or BS in a business-related field is preferred.
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