Allocator II

Knitwell Group • Fort Myers, FL

4d

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 merchandise from initial allocation through the end of its life cycle.

The position analyzes sizing trends, monitors inbound purchase orders, manages stock replenishment recommendations, and reviews weekly business results to identify solutions and communicate action points. It also supports new-store allocations, participates in Product Life Cycle meetings, recommends improvements to allocation procedures and systems, develops queries and Excel-based reports and templates, coordinates business priorities, and partners with Merchandise Planning, Merchandising, and Store Planning to adjust allocations and replenishment based on business trends. The role is based at Corporate FAS Retail Services in Fort Myers, Florida.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, operations, or a 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.
• Team-oriented approach and strong teamwork abilities.
• PC proficiency, especially in Excel, including the 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 the merchandise life cycle, including replenishment and disposition of slow sellers and markdowns.
• Own sizing analysis for assigned categories, monitoring sizing trends, sales, and potential missed opportunities by channel and store.
• Monitor and track inbound purchase orders and work 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 for new stores by analyzing sister stores and determining department depth needs in light of available merchandise, promotional activity, and floorset placement.
• Participate in Product Life Cycle meetings, contributing the Allocation perspective and data analysis to drive business results.
• Recommend changes or enhancements to allocation procedures and systems; develop information queries, Excel reporting, and analysis templates for cross-functional allocation teams.
• Coordinate the flow of information and priorities within the business.
• Partner with Merchandise Planning, Merchandising, and Store Planning to adjust product allocation or replenishment based on business trends.

What This Job Offers

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