Allocations Analyst - Vancouver, Canada - Arc'teryx

Arc'teryx

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Your Opportunity at ARC'TERYX:

As an Allocations Analyst, you are responsible for the execution of in-season allocation and replenishment strategies, including sales and inventory analysis for brand stores and/or our ecommerce.

You oversee inventory levels to ensure that stores have the right amount of relevant product available to customers at the appropriate time.

Meet Your Future Team:

The Merchandise Planning & Allocations team is a cross functional group whose focus is to continuously drive sales and margin, while mitigating inventory risks by finding the balance between the right product at the right quantity in the right place at the right time.

If you were the Allocations Analyst now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

Managing the overall replenishment process for a subset of brand stores and/or factory outlets
from implementation to exit, ensuring the right inventory for new stores
Analyzing store level inventory and sales to determine trends and maximize sales opportunities on a weekly basis
Making recommendations on store levels and products based on sales data and store feedback
Identifying and highlighting any concerns in inventory levels and immediately investigating into options to solve the problem
Working closely with the stores/outlets to ensure they are aware of product flow, replenishment flow, and any deviation or changes to the plan
Working collaboratively with crossfunctional teams and the brand stores/outlets to provide insight into retail functions and processes
Helping to identify regional shortages and overages for the Open To Buy process
Creating stock transfers and/or return authorizations in season to maximize sales and at season's end, to send product back to the distribution centers or to outlet locations
Liaising with the warehouse, stores, and merchandising teams to help coordinate smooth integration of replenishment and seasonal product drops
Identifying issues and gaps in process and supporting the team to help find resolutions
Assisting with preparation of management reports and historical recaps to analyze and communicate business performance
Partnering with Merchants, Visual Merchandise Planners, and the Store Design team to ensure new store opening timing is aligned and a work back plan is in place for inventory
Supporting the team with additional tasks as required to help achieve company objectives
Traveling as required for store visits

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

Collaborating with new store opening teams to facilitate smooth stock reservation, reporting and delivery for an increasing number of brand stores
Collaborating with New Store Opening teams to facilitate smooth stock reservation, reporting and delivery for an increasing number of brand stores
Managing the flow of inventory to an increasing regional portfolio
Providing weekly product category and store performance insights to merchandising and commercial partners
Balancing the seasonal assortment vision of the merchant team, the needs of individual stores, and our available inventory

Are you our next Allocations Analyst?:

You have 2+ years in a planning, allocations, or merchandising environment
You thrive in a fastpast, ever changing retail environment
You can identify and communicate key business insights to management and team
You have strong data analysis skills and a good understanding of Microsoft Excel
You have a love of retail and an ability to always stay consumer focused
You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
You seek and execute the best (but sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
You drive breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement of all merchandising analysis processes
Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

Equal Opportunity

Arc'teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected.

We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better.

We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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