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Sonsoft Inc

JDA Allocation

New York, NY · On-site

JDA Allocation. * Experience working on MLDC (Multi Level Data Collect) Concepts. * UNIX, PL/SQL ... Quality Planning. * Risk Planning.. * Requirements Gathering.. * Design.. * Architecture.

Sonsoft Inc

JDA Allocation

New York, NY · On-site

JDA Allocation * Experience working on MLDC (Multi Level Data Collect) Concepts * UNIX, PL/SQL ... Risk Planning * Requirements Gathering * Design * Architecture * Development/Build * Testing

Five Below

Allocation Analyst

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

Seasonal Allocation and Planning: * Oversee businesses with 500-1,000+SKUs, driving up to $200M annually * Develop andmaintaindemand forecasts by analyzing historical sales trends, seasonal patterns ...

Sonsoft Inc

JDA Allocation

New York, NY

JDA Allocation. * Experience working on MLDC (Multi Level Data Collect) Concepts. * UNIX, PL/SQL ... Quality Planning. * Risk Planning. * Requirements Gathering. * Design. * Architecture.

Sonsoft Inc

JDA Allocation

New York, NY · On-site

JDA Allocation * Experience working on MLDC (Multi Level Data Collect) Concepts * UNIX, PL/SQL ... Risk Planning * Requirements Gathering * Design * Architecture * Development/Build * Testing

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What does an Allocation Planner do?

An Allocation Planner is responsible for distributing inventory across stores, regions, or online channels to maximize sales and minimize stock imbalances. They analyze sales data, forecast demand, and collaborate with buyers and merchandising teams to ensure the right products are in the right locations at the right time. Their role helps optimize inventory levels, reduce markdowns, and improve overall profitability.

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To excel as an Allocation Planner, you need strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a background in supply chain, logistics, or business-related fields. Familiarity with inventory management software, advanced Excel functions, and ERP systems like SAP is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills help set top performers apart. These competencies ensure optimal product allocation, efficient inventory management, and effective coordination across departments.

What are some common challenges faced by Allocation Planners and how do they overcome them?

Allocation Planners often face challenges such as managing fluctuating demand, balancing inventory levels, and responding to supply chain disruptions. To overcome these hurdles, they analyze sales data, collaborate closely with merchandising, operations, and supply chain teams, and use forecasting tools to make data-driven decisions. Adaptability and proactive communication are key in addressing unexpected changes or shortages. Many professionals also participate in ongoing training and cross-functional meetings to stay informed on best practices and market trends.
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Strategy Consultant - Allocation & Replenishment

Strategy Consultant - Allocation & Replenishment

Tiger Analytics Inc.

New York, NY • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted yesterday

Job description

Tiger Analytics is an advanced analytics consulting firm. We are the trusted analytics partner for several Fortune 100 companies, enabling them to generate business value from data. Our consultants bring deep expertise in Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI. Our business value and leadership have been recognized by various market research firms, including Forrester and Gartner.
We are looking for a Value Strategy Consultant owning the business relationship with brand planning teams and serving as the strategic voice of allocation performance. You will not manage the allocation engine or build dashboards; your role is to interpret what the numbers mean, why outcomes occur, and what should change, using automated diagnostic tools to translate insights into clear recommendations for vendors, internal partners, and leadership.
This role is part strategist, part diagnostician, and part trusted advisor, acting as a fiduciary advocate for brands by proactively identifying issues, driving solutions, and communicating with transparency.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Business Performance Ownership
    • Lead bi-weekly allocation performance reviews with brand planning teams, covering service level, sales, GM$, GM%, GMROI, sell-through, and allocation accuracy.
    • Present KPI diagnostics with root-cause analysis: not just "what happened" but "why it happened" and "what we're doing about it."
    • Produce quarterly business reviews for executive leadership that synthesize allocation performance trends and strategic recommendations.
  • Diagnostic Analysis & Issue Identification
    • Leverage existing dashboards and alerting tools to monitor allocation outcomes across all brands at the store-SKU level.
    • Where tools are lacking, work with technical team to get the artifact built or enhanced.
    • Identify emerging issues before they become problems: sell-through falling behind pace, inventory building in the wrong stores, stockout patterns that signal a model or grading issue.
    • Decompose KPI misses into demand-side drivers (forecast accuracy, trend shifts) and supply-side drivers (misallocation, replenishment lag, pack constraints) to pinpoint actionable root causes.
    • Analyze outcomes across product lifecycle types (basics, seasonal basics, fashion) and tailor diagnostic frameworks to each.
  • Action & Accountability
    • Translate diagnostic findings into specific vendor improvement tickets with clear success criteria - push the vendor to improve their model where the data warrants it.
    • Define requirements for in-house diagnostic tools and work with the technical team to prioritize development.
    • Advise brand planning teams on allocation strategy decisions: store eligibility, DC holdback levels, size curve adjustments, replenishment throttling for end-of-season.
    • Own the vendor accountability framework: maintain the RACI, track vendor action rates, and escalate when commitments are not met.
  • Communication & Stakeholder Management
    • Operate on a proactive communication cadence: reach out to stakeholders with findings and recommendations, don't wait for them to ask.
    • Build trust as a fiduciary partner - the brands should believe you are watching their business and will advocate for their outcomes.
    • Manage the narrative during the transition from the prior consulting model: demonstrate early wins, set realistic expectations, and build confidence in the new capability.

Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience in strategy consulting role, preferably serving retail clients.
  • Deep understanding of fashion retail allocation and replenishment processes, including how strategies differ for basics, seasonal basics, and fashion/trend products.
  • Fluency in retail KPIs: service level, sell-through, WOS, GMROI, allocation accuracy, markdown rate, and how allocation decisions drive each.
  • Strong analytical intuition. You can look at a performance dashboard and quickly identify which numbers don't make sense and where to dig deeper.
  • Exceptional communication and executive presence: you are equally comfortable presenting to a VP of Merchandising and coaching a junior team member.
  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree, or equivalent depth of experience in strategy and analytics.

Preferred
  • Direct experience at a multi-brand fashion retailer (specialty, department store, or fast fashion).
  • Background that combines both operator experience (retailer-side) and advisory experience (consulting or vendor-side).
  • Familiarity with statistical concepts used in allocation diagnostics: forecast accuracy metrics (MAPE, bias), variance decomposition, demand signal analysis.
  • Experience building or managing a small team and working with contingent/contract technical resources.
  • Comfort with ambiguity and building a function from scratch - this is not a role where you inherit a playbook; you write the playbook.
  • Experience working with third-party allocation/planning vendors and managing vendor performance.

Benefits
Significant career development opportunities exist as the company grows. The position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a small, fast-growing, challenging and entrepreneurial environment, with a high degree of individual responsibility.
Tiger Analytics provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

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