Allocation Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Receipt Management Analyst (Planning) is responsible for the creation, planning, and execution of Allocation receipt targets. Receipt targets are agreed-upon volumes of product that are sent to stores and achieved through a combination of product that is shipped directly from the vendor and product that is allocated from the hotel area of the Distribution Center (DC). Hotel refers to items that are stored in the Distribution Center for release in a specified month.  The Analyst makes recommendations and implements the optimal volumes and assortment of releases to support the treasure hunt in stores.

The Analyst will review historical strategies, receipt placement by product and/or DC, and input from cross-functional partners to develop, refine, and execute strategies that support desired product mix, in-store events, assortment, and Distribution Center Workloads.

Analysts work on projects and tasks where analysis of situations or data requires a review of diverse factors. Analysts must exercise judgment to determine appropriate action(s) to resolve a variety of issues and builds productive internal/external working relationships. In this role Analysts are developing their professional knowledge and expertise.

The base salary range for this role is $70,310 - $101,400. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Allocation Release Strategies, Targets, & Goals

• Create weekly allocation targets, develop daily goals, and/or select SKUs to achieve goals
• Communicate strategies through Director and establish/follow processes that support target achievement
• Independently creating solutions, provide recommendations, and escalate roadblocks to leadership including Sr. Manager and Director
• Support events by establishing product levels, recommending/following release strategies, and ensuring adherence strategies

Strategy Management  & Analysis

• Assess impacts and feasibility of desired allocation receipt targets and strategies, make recommendations to address concerns
• Monitor, track, and resolve roadblocks to Allocation receipt targets from beginning to end
• Hindsight Allocation receipt targets seasonally/monthly/by event by summarizing notable learnings, wins, and opportunities, present findings and make recommendations through Sr. Manager
• Complete ad hoc analytics to support business needs; independently research and respond to callouts

Communication

• Drive timely and effective communication with internal and external business partners to inform/recommend allocation strategies and results 

• Provide weekly communication to Allocation leadership of results and receipt opportunities/risks, providing recommended action needed to support changing trends

• Communicate conclusions and recommendations in a clear, straightforward, and concise format to business partners

COMPETENCIES

People

• Collaboration    

Self

• Leading by Example
• Communicates Effectively
• Ensures Accountability and Execution
• Manages Conflict    

Business

• Business Acumen
• Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes
• Organizational Agility
• Functional/Technical

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred
• 1-2 years equivalent work experience
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Efficient verbal and written communication skills
• Retail Math
• Retail software experience, a plus (JDA or Other Allocation Software)
• Ability to independently analyze data sets to solve problems and summarize recommendations 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA

• Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer
• Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc. 
• Consistent timeliness and regular attendance
• Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically
• This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
N/A

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position.  It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities.  Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

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