Allocator II

KnitWell Group•Fort Myers, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Allocator II is responsible for merchandise allocation for assigned categories, including initial sizing of purchase orders, purchase order allocation, weekly replenishment, and cross-functional partnership to ensure the appropriate merchandise assortment for stores and online. The role develops allocation strategies with its direct leader to maximize sales and minimize markdowns, and manages purchase orders from initial allocation through the end-of-life cycle of merchandise. The role owns sizing analysis for assigned categories, monitors inbound purchase orders, manages basic stock replenishment programs, and analyzes weekly business results to identify and communicate actions. It also supports new store allocations, participates in Product Life Cycle meetings, improves allocation procedures and systems, develops queries and Excel-based reporting tools, coordinates business priorities, and partners with planning, merchandising, and store planning teams to adjust allocation or replenishment based on business trends. The position is based at Corporate FAS Retail Services in Fort Myers, Florida, and is listed as regular, full-time employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, operations, or another related field.
At least 3 years of experience as an Allocator in an apparel specialty retailer, or in a financial or store planning analyst role.
Strong background in data analysis and retail allocation experience.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with an aptitude for numbers.
Ability to manage time and workload effectively and shift focus or priorities at short notice.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as a team player.
PC proficiency, especially in Excel.
Demonstrated ability to create Excel-based reports and templates.

Nice To Haves

Query database experience.

Responsibilities

Develop allocation strategies with the direct leader for each floorset to maximize sales and minimize markdowns.
Manage purchase orders from initial allocation through the end-of-life cycle of merchandise, including replenishment and disposition of slow sellers and markdowns.
Own sizing analysis for assigned categories, monitoring sizing trends, sales, and potential missed opportunities across channels and stores.
Monitor and track inbound purchase orders, partnering with Logistics, Merchants, and Planners to mitigate business risks.
Manage basic stock replenishment programs by developing size-level recommendations; champion the Key Item program and partner with the Planner to maximize sales and profit.
Review and analyze weekly business results, identify solutions, and communicate action points to cross-functional teams.
Allocate merchandise to new stores by analyzing sister stores and considering department depth needs, available merchandise, promotional activity, and floorset placement.
Participate in Product Life Cycle meetings and contribute allocation perspectives and data analysis.
Recommend improvements to allocation procedures and systems; develop information queries, Excel reporting, and analysis templates for cross-functional teams.
Coordinate information flow and priorities across the business.
Partner with Merchandise Planning, Merchandising, and Store Planning to adjust product allocation or replenishment based on business trends.