Allocator Analyst, Collection

Tapestry•New York, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Collection Allocation Analyst manages inventory levels to support Coach’s overall North America sales and inventory plans. The role is the sole owner of allocations for Collection Small Leather Goods and Specialty, managing store and ecommerce inventory splits, balancing allocations across multiple distribution centers, and creating back-in-stock strategies for high-profile styles. The analyst works collaboratively with the Allocation team and cross-functional partners. The role analyzes inventory across distribution and store levels for more than 500 seasonal SKUs and develops allocation strategies to support financial performance in the Women’s Small Leather Goods and Specialty departments. It also owns allocation and hindsight analysis for specialty initiatives, including Coach Create and customization, and works with the Center of Excellence team on store inventory, capacity, and product flow.

Requirements

Strong strategic thinking and analytical/quantitative skills, including the ability to manage large amounts of data.
Excellent listening, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with team members, cross-functional partners, and field partners at all levels.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic business environment.
Excellent time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
Detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects and adhere to deadlines.
Bachelor’s degree.
One to two years of previous allocation experience preferred.
Two years of advanced working knowledge of MS Excel preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience with allocation and reporting systems and databases, such as MicroStrategy, Tableau, Alteryx, Apollo, AllocateSmart, and SAP.
One to two years of previous allocation experience.
Two years of advanced working knowledge of MS Excel.

Responsibilities

Analyze and manage inventory levels at distribution and store levels across more than 500 seasonal SKUs.
Create and use allocation strategies to support the financial performance of Women’s Small Leather Goods and Specialty departments, partnering with the Buying team.
Collaborate with peers to ensure consistency and accuracy of information, share best practices, and maximize systems knowledge.
Own allocation and hindsight analysis for specialty initiatives, including Coach Create and customization, and use learnings to evolve strategies and improve results.
Work with the Center of Excellence team to understand and manage store inventory, capacity, and product flow.
Manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and use critical thinking to identify and resolve problems.
Communicate effectively with the core team and cross-functional partners.