Allocation Analyst

Lids • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel across the US and abroad. Operating out of Indianapolis, IN, our retail stores offer officially licensed headwear, apparel, and hard goods from collegiate and professional sports teams, plus top brands like New Era, 47’ Brand, Nike, and Mitchell & Ness. In addition, to our wide assortment, we are the industry leader in on demand customization.
We currently operate 1,300+ brick and mortar locations, including specialty concept stores for the NBA, NHL, and the two largest MLB franchises, via our Yankees & Dodgers Clubhouse. Here at Lid’s, we foster culture and community where fans, fashion, and culture collide.General Position SummaryThe Allocation Analyst develops and executes in-season allocation and replenishment strategies from distribution centers to stores across assigned categories. This role ensures optimal inventory levels by store to maximize sales, margin, and inventory productivity while minimizing markdowns. The Analyst delivers timely and accurate allocation execution to support store performance and overall business objectives.

Requirements

• Consistently demonstrate strong analytical skills and curiosity with the ability to communicate to drive actions
• Ability to balance conflicting & competing priorities. Delivering a set of options, detailing impacts for each, while driving to a single recommendation.
• Work collaboratively across multiple functions and departments within the organization on business decisions and able to troubleshoot issues for best possible resolution.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization
• Results-oriented, willingness to follow through, make informed decisions, complete responsibilities and problem-solve.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel including functions, pivot tables and lookups; proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree in business-related discipline, fashion merchandising, supply chain and/or 1-3 years of prior allocation experience is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Allocate inventory by store across the assigned categories for new programs, core replenishment items, promotional product, launch programs, and seasonal merchandise.
• Analyze business results using Excel, Business Intelligence tools and reports to identify opportunities at department, team, vendor, item and location level; identify and action changes in allocation strategy to capitalize on sales trends.
• Collaborate with Buyers and Merchandise planners to recommend and align on allocation flow strategy and inventory needs to support Merchandising strategies.
• Develop and apply knowledge of geographic and store-attribute performance and trends through analysis and drive results by transferring knowledge into allocation strategies.
• New Stores: Ensure allocation of new store inventory meets assortment plan and inventory targets in support of Grand Opening and ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained based on sales performance
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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