Allocation Analyst

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. Develop a thorough understanding of your categories’ business through frequent analysis .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeCity of Industry • California • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inventory management and allocation strategies, utilizing data analysis to optimize stock levels and enhance assortment recommendations. Proficient in Microsoft Excel for analytical tasks and effective communication within cross-functional teams.

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Inventory ManagementData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelRetail Allocation ExperienceAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisInventory ManagementAllocation StrategiesAssortment RecommendationsSeasonal Inventory FlowSize Scales and GradesRe-order OpportunitiesOmni-channel AllocationMathematical SkillsAd-hoc Analysis

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityPrioritization

Industry Keywords

RetailInventory LiabilitiesCross-functional TeamsCustomer DemandNever-outs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a thorough understanding of your categories’ business through frequent analysis
Create omni-channel allocation strategies, including initial allocations, re-orders, and replenishment from backstock
Analyze in-stock position regularly for company-defined “never-outs”
Provide assortment recommendations to buyers to ensure appropriate depth and all-store to layer ratios
Develop seasonal allocation strategies to support seasonal inventory flow during peak periods
Maintain optimal inventory placement across channels and identify potential in-season inventory gluts
Partner with cross-functional teams to reduce inventory liabilities post-peak
Provide test style performance and roll-out recommendations to the cross-functional team
Identify re-order opportunities and provide bottoms-up recommendations
Create and maintain size scales and grades determining store assortment depth and breadth
Perform ad-hoc analysis as needed
Perform data analysis to anticipate customer demand, locate assortment opportunities, and accurately position inventory

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA degree
A thorough understanding of Microsoft Excel
Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
Ability to flex between working independently and within a team
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to balance competing priorities
A positive outlook and the ability to adapt to change
Retail allocation experience preferred but not required
Eligibility to work in the United States, verified through E-Verify