• Support merchandise financial plans, inventory turn objectives, regional variances and store attributes across merchandise categories.
• Direct the activities of your allocation team, partnering with the merchants and planners to develop and execute consistent strategies.
• Direct and manage the process for store ranking and attributing for the major buys, assessing volume rank and capacities.
• Manage store and store category inventory to appropriate levels, and initiate adjustments as needed to support sales and minimize unproductive excess.
• Monitor stores and styles to ensure that all appropriate model levels are maintained, fulfilled, and adjusted as needed for key items, out of stock, and fashion.
• Lead, develop, and motivate the allocation team. Train associates on all aspects of allocation and replenishment (process, models, ranks, systems, etc.), and ensure consistent application and use of best practices.
• Support Information Systems for allocation, collaborating with the IT team as necessary. Evaluate and recommend enhancements to systems and tools to drive accurate allocation.
• Work closely with cross functional partners in Store Operations, Merchandising, and Planning to identify business opportunities and minimize risks.
• Build strong collaborative partnerships to meet our shared goals.

What You’ll Need:  

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or Business, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5+ years of retail experience in allocating and analyzing data required.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Prior experience with retail allocation systems including JDA / Blue Yonder, Oracle, SAS, Tools Group or other large-scale systems is preferred.

• A culture where people are accepted and encouraged to be who they are. 
• Competitive compensation, 401k with company matching contribution, plus potential to earn company performance-based bonuses. 
• Comprehensive wellness package including, medical, dental, vision, and Flexible Spending Account 
• Generous 50% employee discount and access to employee-only sales. 
• Support the causes you’re passionate about. We pay you up to 32 hours annually for volunteering your time in the community. 
• Child Care Discount at participating locations. 
• Tuition reimbursement program 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Aimed at helping employees address a variety of personal and family issues including legal financial consultations, mental health services and more. 
• Discounts on cell phones, and computer purchases, entertainment tickets and more. 
• Pet insurance for your fur babies. 
• Work and learn alongside industry-leading executives while making huge strides in impacting the lives of women. 
• You’ll be challenged and grow. Opportunity for upward mobility is available at all levels of the organization.