Free People Allocation Manager - Movement

Urban Outfitters•Philadelphia, PA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Free People Movement is looking for an Allocation Manager who will creatively lead and manage the allocation team to maximize sales and profit through allocation and business analysis to achieve financial objectives.

Requirements

Superior financial and analytical skills
Results oriented
Creative problem solver/ “outside the box” thinker
Strong communication skills
Works well in teams
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Overseeing the development and execution of effective store plans, analysis, stock to sales levels, size management, in store transfers, and back stock management
Reviewing category performance at the store level and working with planning on recommendations for the financial plans and monthly forecasts.
Balancing units and style counts by store
Analyzing and making constant recommendations on store profiles and selling patterns as they relate to current allocations and future buys
Ensuring timely and accurate execution of new store openings
Standardizing current allocation processes
Managing, coaching, and developing allocation team
Partnering with buying and planning management and the distribution center on the weekly flow of merchandise to ensure that the right product is delivered to stores at the right time
Maintaining successful store communication
Supporting and developing the division through information systems
Utilizing and executing new systems and tools