MP&A Specialist

World Market•Alameda, CA

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

You won’t find a store and team like this anywhere else! We're passionate about our mission to delight customers with a unique, ever-changing marketplace of products from around the world. Our assortment is curated with stylish home décor, quality furniture, thoughtful gifts, time-honored handicrafts, and international food and beverage favorites. From handpicked finds to heartfelt teamwork, World Market is where uniqueness isn’t just celebrated—it’s what sets us apart. Our team means the world to us! We value authenticity, empowerment and respect and we take pride in what we do. If you’re looking for a collaborative, fast-moving environment where your contributions are valued, growth is supported and you can have a little fun—you’ve found it!

Requirements

BS or BA degree required.
Minimum 1 year Retail/Catalog/Internet Planning and Distribution experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high level of initiative in fast paced environment.
Strong organizational and problem solving skills with the ability to multi task and consistently meet deadlines.
Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy and ability to detect inconsistencies in data.
Strong computer skills and experience using MS Windows; Excel & Word, with the ability to master available resources and technical applications.
Strong math skills.
Able to build and maintain productive relationships with cross-functional teams.
Able to organize and prioritize, demonstrates logical analysis and problem solving skills.
Able to understand Inventory Management strategies and how to execute them.
Able to collaborate with peers to ensure consistency of information, share best practices and develop systems knowledge.
Demonstrates good listening, written and oral communication skills.
Effectively and clearly communicates, reflecting an appropriate sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

Managing the placement and tracking of purchase orders to ensure on time delivery of merchandise to Distribution Centers in support of Department Inventory Management strategies.
Manage the purchase order process; write, maintain, edit and track PO's to achieve target in DC dates in accordance with Open to Buy.
Support Analyst as needed in DC to store and DC to E-Commerce allocation process.
Work with Analyst and Merchandising to ensure appropriate inventory levels are available for ad merchandise.
Track and provide in-stock reporting for core items, shops, guidelines, promotional events, etc.
Review department sales trends, work with Planners and Analysts to ensure in-stock and flow of merchandise.
Secure vendor/agent acknowledgement of orders via web forms.
Support inventory management team with ad hoc reporting needs.
Manage vendor compliance log in partnership with inventory Planner and Merchants.
Key point of contact with vendors/agents regarding purchase orders.
Review and manage locked sku reports.
Participate in company initiatives as appropriate.
Participate in cross-functional meetings, contributing input on Inventory Management strategies.
Partners with Inventory Management team to balance workloads and priorities; solicits decision support when needed.