Allocation Analyst - Woodbridge, Canada - Golf Town Operating Limited Partnership

Golf Town Operating Limited Partnership

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Woodbridge, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Title:

Allocation Analyst**
Reports To: VP, Allocation**:

As the Allocation Analyst, you will be responsible for the execution of the weekly/monthly replenishment, ensuring stores have the right product at the right time.

You will also work closely with the Associate Buyer to ensure tasks are done on time and within the expected budget.

Description of Job Responsibilities:

Inventory Management

Responsible for replenishment & allocation of inventory
Lead weekly review of core skus inventory needs by store
Purchase order maintenance and tracking as well as closing/canceling Po's
Builds bulk inventory breakouts for Associate Buyer to approve
Builds replen PO's for the Associate Buyer to approve
Work with Merchandise Planner as needed to ensure proper instock levels, balancing store sales to inventory ratio's and working within Open to Buy
Use replen tool to help direct PO creation.
Initiate and manage changes to purchase orders with Associate Buyer approval
Identifies unproductive inventory (i.e., discontinued, excess, etc.) and works with merchants and the sales channels to sell through this inventory in a timely manner
Balances inventory required for promotions and seasonal requirements and allocates inventory in advance to ensure inventory is in stock to support sales
Works with vendors on inventory availability, managing purchase orders and ensuring delivery times are met.
Recommends core inventory requirements based on a rolling 12 month sales cycle
Slips inventory over from 500 that is allocated for 513. Follows up with the Merchandise Analyst to ensure new launch product is ready to go live.
Recommends store grade or MPQ adjustments as needed

Business Needs

Partner with Merchant to plan inventory capacity and replenishment by fixture and for Planogram programs
Works with stores to ensure timely receipt of shipments
Assist in the development, coordination and review of merchandise assortments by door
Collaborate with the store, buyer and planning teams on the implementation of assortment, allocation, space and replenishment strategies

New store planning

PO creation and vendor follow up to ensure prompt delivery times
Follow the daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly checklists are being reviewed and managed
Works with the logistics team to ensure GT routing guide is followed.
AP Tool assistance.

Essential Requirements and Qualifications

Postsecondary education (University preferred) with a focus on retail, marketing or finance
13 years' work experience in retail planning, buying or merchandising
Business knowledge of retail inventory management, merchandising concepts and operations
Proven analytical and problem solving abilities
Detailed orientated with a sense of urgency to followup
Ability to multitask and easily adapt to current business trends; ability to work in a fastpaced, team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge and passion for the game of golf