Merchandise Allocator Fashion Industry

Position Summary

Tharanco Group is looking for a Merchandise Allocator to join a golf apparel team, who will be responsible for the merchandise allocation of all product categories for outlet stores with the objective of meeting financial and merchandising goals. Duties include initial purchase order allocation, maintenance of warehouse back stock, managing transfers and reorders and partnering with buying team to ensure proper merchandise assortment by door. The successful candidate needs to demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills, have an eye for detail, be highly organized, eager to learn, and be able to manage and prioritize a busy workload.

The candidate must work independently; communicate effectively within a wider team, both internally and externally.

Major Responsibilities

· Manage purchase orders from initial allocation through end of life cycle of merchandise, including replenishment and consolidation of goods to other stores or channels.

· Manage overall store inventory levels based on store capacity, attributes, seasonality and selling curves. Monitor flow of initial assortments as well as reorders to stores by classification, delivery/group and by style whenever necessary.

· Identify and communicate sales opportunities and stock liabilities by door on a regular basis. Ensure that buy quantities and stock levels meet current sales trends and maximize readiness for key selling time periods.

· Ensure strong stock position by door on core, seasonal basics and item programs. Partner with the Buying team to maximize sales and profit by monitoring sales and stock penetrations on key programs as well as clearance and aging by door.

· Work closely with production team and customer service team (delivery extensions, shortages, coordination between departments, etc.)

· Analyze and recap business at by door level and create best seller/hindsight reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to allow for a thorough analysis of the business.

· Establish strong relationships with stores managers in order to better understand merchandising strategies and needs of the business.

· Recommend changes and/or enhancements to the current procedures and systems for the allocation and replenishment functions.

· Other duties as required.

Required Skills/Knowledge

· Excellent computer skills with high proficiency in excel & retail math concepts, applications and statistical analysis

· Strong verbal and written communication & interpersonal skills to partner with cross-functional team members

· Detail oriented with excellent follow-through

· Ability to organize & prioritize and to develop realistic work plans, goals and schedules

· Demonstrate strong analytical & problem solving skills

· Capable of working in a demanding environment with the ability to react quickly to department’s needs.

· Sense of urgency, flexibility as well as ability to multi-task

· Results driven; strategic, conceptual and innovative thinker

Experience Needed
· 1 to 2 years of Allocation experience

· KWI experience a plus

Educational Background Required
Bachelor’s degree or related equivalent

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• KWI Software: 1 year (Preferred)
• Merchandise Allocation: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location