Planning Allocation Analyst

• Monitor distribution center flow and store-level inventory to proactively address potential stockouts or excess inventory
• Support new item launches, modular transitions, and seasonal programs
• Manage the on-order file and customer allocations to ensure accurate and timely shipments
• Achieve inventory in-stock goals through monitoring both account and corporate stock positions
• Communicate risks and opportunities related to demand shifts, supply disruptions, or promotional lift
• Generate performance reports and provide actionable insights to Sales and Supply Chain teams
• Collaborate with forecasting, production planning, and logistics teams to ensure alignment between supply and demand
• Assist in resolving allocation discrepancies or fulfillment issues
• Update and enhance reporting to best support inventory planning and allocations
• report on metrics such as sell-thru, productivity, weeks/months of supply, and fill rates to internal/external customers
• Conduct store analysis on sales performance and inventory quality, identifying store needs by sku for sell-through improvement
• Provide ad hoc business reports and analysis as needed supporting leadership
• Participate and present in key business meetings
• Continually strive to improve quality of information, analytical techniques, processes and systems

• 1-2 years’ experience in retail/wholesale planning, allocation and business analysis
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookup functions, data analysis)
• Familiarity with retail reporting systems and supply chain tools
• Ability to translate data into strategic allocation decisions
• Strong communication and relationship skills for cross-functional and retailer-facing collaboration
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

BS or BA degree preferred

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