Provide observations, conclusions and recommendations to the buyer, planner, and director, based on comparing actual results to the forecast, for the purpose of improving future allocation strategies.
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Provide observations, conclusions and recommendations to the buyer, planner, and director, based on comparing actual results to the forecast, for the purpose of improving future allocation strategies.
Provide observations, conclusions and recommendations to the buyer, planner, and director, based on comparing actual results to the forecast, for the purpose of improving future allocation strategies.
Provide observations, conclusions and recommendations to the buyer, planner, and director, based on comparing actual results to the forecast, for the purpose of improving future allocation strategies.
Merchandise Planning & Allocation Analyst
Reynoldsburg, OH · On-site
$31.41 - $34.90/hr
Execute inventory deployment and allocation strategies across various channels and store formats. * Analyze sales, demand, and inventory trends to optimize stock levels and maximize performance.
Merchandise Planning & Allocation Analyst
Reynoldsburg, OH · On-site
$31.41 - $34.90/hr
Execute inventory deployment and allocation strategies across various channels and store formats. * Analyze sales, demand, and inventory trends to optimize stock levels and maximize performance.
Provide observations, conclusions and recommendations to the buyer, planner, and director, based on comparing actual results to the forecast, for the purpose of improving future allocation strategies.
Provide observations, conclusions and recommendations to the buyer, planner, and director, based on comparing actual results to the forecast, for the purpose of improving future allocation strategies.
PM (Resource Planning & Allocation)
$40 - $50/hr
Key Responsibilities Resource Planning & Allocation • Support resource planning activities for approved projects following intake and requirements discovery. • Review project staffing ...
PM (Resource Planning & Allocation)
$40 - $50/hr
Key Responsibilities Resource Planning & Allocation • Support resource planning activities for approved projects following intake and requirements discovery. • Review project staffing ...
Store Analyst
Columbus, OH · On-site
Allocate merchandise utilizing the pre-determined allocation strategy. * Review, analyze and make recommendations to adjust allocation plans incorporating sales trends. * Monitor and react to store ...
Store Analyst
Columbus, OH · On-site
Allocate merchandise utilizing the pre-determined allocation strategy. * Review, analyze and make recommendations to adjust allocation plans incorporating sales trends. * Monitor and react to store ...
Store Analyst
Columbus, OH · On-site
Allocate merchandise utilizing the pre-determined allocation strategy. * Review, analyze and make recommendations to adjust allocation plans incorporating sales trends. * Monitor and react to store ...
Store Analyst
Columbus, OH · On-site
Allocate merchandise utilizing the pre-determined allocation strategy. * Review, analyze and make recommendations to adjust allocation plans incorporating sales trends. * Monitor and react to store ...
Merchandise Planner
Columbus, OH · On-site
Work closely with the Allocation team to ensure merchandise is planned and positioned appropriately across the store base to maximize sales and productivity. * Build and maintain dashboards and ...
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Merchandise Planner
Columbus, OH · On-site
Work closely with the Allocation team to ensure merchandise is planned and positioned appropriately across the store base to maximize sales and productivity. * Build and maintain dashboards and ...
Merchandise Planner
Columbus, OH · On-site
Work closely with the Allocation team to ensure merchandise is planned and positioned appropriately across the store base to maximize sales and productivity. * Build and maintain dashboards and ...
Merchandise Planner
Columbus, OH · On-site
Work closely with the Allocation team to ensure merchandise is planned and positioned appropriately across the store base to maximize sales and productivity. * Build and maintain dashboards and ...
Merchandise Planner
Columbus, OH · On-site
Work closely with the Allocation team to ensure merchandise is planned and positioned appropriately across the store base to maximize sales and productivity. * Build and maintain dashboards and ...
Merchandise Planner
Columbus, OH · On-site
Work closely with the Allocation team to ensure merchandise is planned and positioned appropriately across the store base to maximize sales and productivity. * Build and maintain dashboards and ...
Store Analyst
Columbus, OH · On-site
Review, analyze and make recommendations to adjust allocation plans incorporating sales trends. Monitor and react to store and region selling by class, style, size, etc. and escalate variances in ...
Store Analyst
Columbus, OH · On-site
Review, analyze and make recommendations to adjust allocation plans incorporating sales trends. Monitor and react to store and region selling by class, style, size, etc. and escalate variances in ...
Store Analyst
Columbus, OH · On-site
Allocate merchandise utilizing the pre-determined allocation strategy. * Review, analyze and make recommendations to adjust allocation plans incorporating sales trends. * Monitor and react to store ...
Store Analyst
Columbus, OH · On-site
Allocate merchandise utilizing the pre-determined allocation strategy. * Review, analyze and make recommendations to adjust allocation plans incorporating sales trends. * Monitor and react to store ...
Precision and accuracy in allocation, reporting, and inventory analysis. * Effective collaboration with Merchandise Planning, Buying, Distribution, and Store Operations. * Ability to prioritize ...
Precision and accuracy in allocation, reporting, and inventory analysis. * Effective collaboration with Merchandise Planning, Buying, Distribution, and Store Operations. * Ability to prioritize ...
Inventory Allocation & Supply Optimization * Own ML-driven inventory allocation logic: routing, pacing, and matching supply to demand across partner segments, deal types, and campaign objectives.
Inventory Allocation & Supply Optimization * Own ML-driven inventory allocation logic: routing, pacing, and matching supply to demand across partner segments, deal types, and campaign objectives.
Inventory Allocation & Supply Optimization * Own ML-driven inventory allocation logic: routing, pacing, and matching supply to demand across partner segments, deal types, and campaign objectives.
Inventory Allocation & Supply Optimization * Own ML-driven inventory allocation logic: routing, pacing, and matching supply to demand across partner segments, deal types, and campaign objectives.
Store Inventory Planner Allocator
Columbus, OH · On-site
$70K/yr
Precision and accuracy in allocation, reporting, and inventory analysis. * Effective collaboration with Merchandise Planning, Buying, Distribution, and Store Operations. * Ability to prioritize ...
Store Inventory Planner Allocator
Columbus, OH · On-site
$70K/yr
Precision and accuracy in allocation, reporting, and inventory analysis. * Effective collaboration with Merchandise Planning, Buying, Distribution, and Store Operations. * Ability to prioritize ...
Inventory Allocation & Supply Optimization * Own ML-driven inventory allocation logic: routing, pacing, and matching supply to demand across partner segments, deal types, and campaign objectives.
Inventory Allocation & Supply Optimization * Own ML-driven inventory allocation logic: routing, pacing, and matching supply to demand across partner segments, deal types, and campaign objectives.
Store Inventory Planner Allocator
Columbus, OH · On-site
$70K/yr
Precision and accuracy in allocation, reporting, and inventory analysis. * Effective collaboration with Merchandise Planning, Buying, Distribution, and Store Operations. * Ability to prioritize ...
Store Inventory Planner Allocator
Columbus, OH · On-site
$70K/yr
Precision and accuracy in allocation, reporting, and inventory analysis. * Effective collaboration with Merchandise Planning, Buying, Distribution, and Store Operations. * Ability to prioritize ...
They are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to design and deploy machine learning models that optimize yield, pricing, and inventory allocation at scale within their Programmatic Experience Group.
They are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to design and deploy machine learning models that optimize yield, pricing, and inventory allocation at scale within their Programmatic Experience Group.
The Senior Data Scientist will design and deploy machine learning models to optimize yield, pricing, and inventory allocation, directly impacting the effectiveness of Impact's programmatic ...
The Senior Data Scientist will design and deploy machine learning models to optimize yield, pricing, and inventory allocation, directly impacting the effectiveness of Impact's programmatic ...
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$35K - $43.7K
2% of jobs
$43.7K - $52.5K
17% of jobs
$54.7K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$52.5K - $61.2K
23% of jobs
The median wage is $65.9K / yr.
$61.2K - $69.9K
15% of jobs
$69.9K - $78.6K
13% of jobs
$83.7K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$78.6K - $87.4K
9% of jobs
$87.4K - $96.1K
7% of jobs
$96.1K - $104.8K
4% of jobs
$104.8K - $113.5K
3% of jobs
$113.5K - $122.3K
4% of jobs
$122.3K - $131K
2% of jobs
$35K
$75.5K
$131K
How much do allocation jobs pay per year?
As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for allocation in the United States is $75,517.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $89,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Variety Wholesalers rating
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Based on 47 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
714th of 738 rated retailers
Job description
Description:
- Allocate inbound merchandise and DC inventory based upon sales performance, trends, lost sales opportunities, and specific merchant category strategies. Maintain inventory balance by store across the chain.
- Coordinate with buyer and planner to ensure stores have appropriate minimum quantities to both present the product correctly and support advertising.
- Ensure new stores are allocated the correct assortment and inventory levels to support the category sales plan and any unique store characteristics.
- Provide observations, conclusions and recommendations to the buyer, planner, and director, based on comparing actual results to the forecast, for the purpose of improving future allocation strategies.
- Achieve annual sales dollar and inventory turn targets for assigned product areas at chain level.
- Actively collaborate and communicate with the cross-functional team to meet goals, complete tasks and solve problems. Demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to recognize trends and prioritize workload.
- Support buyers and planners with any requested ad hoc analysis, with a focus on providing data-driven observations, conclusions and recommendations.
Qualifications:
- College degree, preferred.
- One to two years of retail, business analysis or business planning experience.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Strong analytical and evaluative skills, including the ability to prioritize, recognize trends and problem solve.
- System capable in spreadsheet, word processing, analytical and data warehouse tools.
- Capable of learning new processes and tools quickly.
- Capable of achieving business results through cross-functional team-work.
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