Planning & Allocation Analyst

Tandy Leather Factory • Fort Worth, TX

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Tandy Leather is looking for a detail-oriented and analytically driven Allocation Analyst to join our growing Allocations team. In this individual contributor role, you will be responsible for executing day-to-day inventory allocation decisions that keep our 100+ stores stocked with the right products at the right time. Working closely with Planning, Merchandising, and Retail Operations, you will help translate data and strategy into actionable inventory movements that support sales performance and customer satisfaction.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their retail career who is eager to build expertise in inventory management, retail analytics, and cross-functional collaboration within a specialty retail environment.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in retail allocation, planning, inventory management, or a related analytical role
• Strong aptitude for numerical analysis with high attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required; experience with Power BI, SQL, or other analytics tools is a plus
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to learn retail systems, processes, and omnichannel operations

Responsibilities

• Execute daily and weekly product allocations to stores, including replenishment, new product launches, promotional sets, and end-of-lifecycle product
• Monitor store inventory levels and sell-through rates to identify replenishment needs and reallocation opportunities
• Maintain accurate allocation records and support the development of scalable allocation processes
• Pull and analyze inventory and sales data to support allocation decisions
• Track key performance metrics including sell-through rates, sales-to-stock ratios, and store-level inventory performance
• Prepare regular reporting on product and store performance, flagging trends and anomalies to the Planning & Allocation Manager
• Collaborate with Retail Operations and Store teams to understand regional needs, store capacity, and inventory concerns
• Support Planning and Merchandising teams with ad hoc analysis and data requests
• Participate in product performance reviews and contribute analytical insights

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees