Allocation Analyst

Beyond • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We Go Beyond: At Bed Bath & Beyond, we believe that everyone should “Be You!”. Bed Bath & Beyond is a community that upholds a culture of understanding, acceptance, and respect. We believe a person’s individuality, traits, beliefs, and characteristics should be valued and embraced. Living by this ethos is essential to the success of our business. Our goal is to foster a more inclusive environment where every employee visibly demonstrates inclusive behaviors and respect for individuals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2+ years of retail allocation, planning, or merchandising experience.
• Highly motivated and results oriented with a demonstrated ability to deliver against inventory and service-level targets.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional partners including Buying, Planning, and Store teams.
• Ability to present allocation strategies and action plans to leadership.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw meaningful conclusions, including a solid understanding of retail math concepts such as APS, Weeks of Supply, and replenishment.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must have strong technical skills; specifically Microsoft Excel and Business Intelligence software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with allocation systems and Planning and Allocation tools preferred; Oracle Retail a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute initial purchase order allocations and manage replenishment to ensure timely, accurate inventory flow and strong in-stock performance for assigned departments or categories.
• Monitor and optimize store inventory levels to achieve sales, service, and in-stock goals.
• Maintain and optimize replenishment programs, including key inventory parameters such as min/max levels, to support store demand.
• Identify opportunities to maximize sales through improved allocation, size optimization, and inventory balancing across store locations.
• Analyze business performance and develop actionable insights using Business Intelligence tools and Microsoft Excel.
• Track inbound purchase orders, communicate risks, and partner cross-functionally to mitigate inventory and supply chain issues.
• Prepare and present allocation strategies using key retail metrics such as APS (Average Per Store) and Weeks of Supply (WOS).
• Partner with the Buying, Planning, and Store teams on assortment needs, allocation strategies, and product flow.
• Participate in business reviews and cross-functional meetings to contribute insights and drive decision-making.
• Demonstrates a commitment to Kirkland's Values.

Benefits

• 401k (6% match)
• Flexible Schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Leadership Development Program
• Mentorship Program
• Employee Resource Groups (LatinX, Black Employee Network, LGBTQIA+, Women’s Network, Women In Tech)

What This Job Offers

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