Allocation Analyst- The Disney Store

The Walt Disney Company•Glendale, CA

2d•$59,000 - $79,800•Onsite

About The Position

At Disney Consumer Products, we inspire imagination around the world and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives. From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world. As a Disney Allocation Analyst, you will be responsible for performing routine assignments by using existing procedures to deliver against weekly inventory allocation plans for your assigned department(s), considering business strategies, sales targets and pricing activity to support the Disney Store omni-channel business. This is a full-time role You will report to the Manager, Retail Allocation

Requirements

1+ years of experience in inventory management, retail planning, or related role
Knowledge with specialty retail and/or E-commerce preferred
Detail oriented with strong organizational skill and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
Strong communication skills and ability to effectively work within a cross-functional team
High level of computer literacy with a focus on Excel
Exposure to relevant analytical and data management systems and reporting types a plus
Positive attitude, high motivation, curiosity, and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

Maintain forward looking weekly inventory flow forecast and review with manager, cross functional partners, and broader Allocation team on a weekly basis
Set up and maintain stage set recap tool to confirm initial inventory plans, and align on final item level strategies with cross functional partners
Execute initial stage set allocations to support planned inventory placement by store/channel to meet stage set/launch dates
Analyze data daily/weekly and propose ongoing replenishment allocations to maintain appropriate inventory levels by selling channel throughout product lifecycle to maximize profitability and minimize imbalances
Maintain various department tools/reporting to support inventory decisions/activities
Participate in weekly Allocation and cross functional team meetings to discuss inventory strategies and identify/resolve issues as necessary
Collaborate within the Allocation department to drive efficiencies and best practices
Additional responsibilities related to role as business needs require