Allocator

Knitwell Group • Hingham, MA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Allocator is responsible for the accurate and timely execution of store and size level allocations across an omni-channel business in partnership with the cross functional team. They execute omni-channel inventory management strategies by ensuring the flow of inventory to stores/direct/outlet supports the global strategies to maximize the company’s sales, inventory, and margin goals. With a focus on size breaks and allocations, they partner with the Inventory Planning Analyst to ensure that execution aligns with cross functional department goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 1-3 years’ experience
• Ability to think objectively and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data
• Strong sense of work ethic and responsibility
• Able to present ideas and direction clearly to others
• Able to build strong relationships with a diverse group of business partners
• Demonstrates strong listening, written and oral communication skills
• Able to work independently, self prioritize and multi task
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
• Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Execute store and size-level allocations to maximize sell through and profitability in partnership with the Inventory Planning Analyst.
• Manage size breaks, size curves, and pack strategies to ensure the right product is delivered to the right store at the right time.
• Maintain accurate and timely allocation of inventory to stores/direct/outlet in line with global inventory strategies.
• Review omni-channel selling by size and support optimum size and pack purchase recommendations based on store/item/classification and key item level need.
• Partner with the Planning and Merchandising team pre-season to review hindsight’s that will help develop next season’s product strategies.
• Participate in Planning/Inventory Management discussions to optimize inventory through preseason store cluster analysis, initial allocation, DC management and in-season management.
• Partner with the Inventory Planning Analyst on new allocation strategies at the classification and/or key item level, keeping a customer centric inventory strategy.
• Identify business driving opportunities to the Inventory Planning Analyst through analytics and risk management.

Benefits

• Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands
• Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K) retirement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree