Allocation Analyst

Summary: Guess?, LLC. is seeking an Allocation Analyst to manage and optimize in-store inventory that drives sales and store performance. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and execute effective allocation strategies and analyze store performance data. Responsibilities: - Develop, allocate and monitor store opening assortment and unit plans for both new stores and remodel stores that ensure appropriate opening stock levels - Plan and allocate monthly Floor set initial allocations through Store/Product Volume Ranking Indexes and Allocation Plan analysis - Allocate and manage weekly Fashion replenishment based on analysis of store performance, trend and product performance, and promotional, event, visual and marketing needs - Allocate and manage Basic Replenishment based on models and stock balancing ensuring store in-stock position - Work closely with Merchants and Planners to collaborate and execute allocation strategies, understand and incorporate Retail strategies (Visual, Product, Marketing, Promotional) ensuring alignment with cross-functional partners - Analyze and update size profiles by store by product category that are integrated into allocations both initial and replenishment - Develop and provide appropriate ad-hoc analysis and recommendations to influence buy plan and assortment strategies - Develop thorough knowledge of store, district, and regional level performance, variances, trends and attributes (store and product) through extensive data analysis and communication with the field and applying knowledge to allocation strategies Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree - 0-2 Years of experience Required Skills: Inventory Management, Allocation Strategies, Data Analysis, Assortment Planning, Sales Performance Analysis, Retail Operations Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, Tuition reimbursement, PTO, On-site gym, Employee discounts