Merch Invent Analyst/Allocator

Davids Bridal • King of Prussia, PA

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About The Position

The Merchandise Allocation Analyst allocates and distributes inventory to stores for designated merchandise categories. The role analyzes store business performance and uses the results to make inventory allocation decisions that maximize sales and inventory productivity. It helps ensure that the product plan and vision are executed effectively.

The analyst develops allocation strategies, monitors store sales and inventory, identifies trends and opportunities, and advises cross-functional retail teams, merchants, and planners. The role also uses and evaluates replenishment and allocation systems to improve allocation tools and effectiveness, manage inventory risks, and support merchandise flow and store needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal, and PC skills.
• 2–4 years of related experience, including store planning and inventory management or buying office experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with E3, Manhattan, or other replenishment software is a strong plus.
• Softline experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cohesive allocation strategies across designated retail businesses.
• Analyze and formulate store inventory placement by monitoring category sales, physical inventory, trends, and seasonal changes.
• Evaluate store sales and inventory levels to identify opportunities.
• Communicate store inventory opportunities to buying, planning, store operations, and field management teams.
• Provide merchants and planners with store inventory insights to support seasonal product strategies.
• Provide guidance on selling patterns, timing of future purchases, and purchasing philosophies.
• Use replenishment systems, allocation systems, Access, and data warehouse applications.
• Evaluate and maximize system capabilities to improve allocation tools and effectiveness.
• Maximize assigned-category profit potential by analyzing inventory risks and opportunities and implementing allocation strategies.
• Streamline merchandise flow through analysis and guidance.
• Determine and standardize allocation best practices.
• Manage assortments for new store openings.
• Analyze store inventory issues and recommend stock balancing.

What This Job Offers

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