Merchandise Allocator

Gabe*s is seeking Allocators to support the Planning and Allocation department in our Morgantown, WV Corporate Office. This individual will work closely with Senior Allocators and Planners, as well as our Merchant and Distribution Center Teams, to execute accurate and efficient inventory strategies and drive sales, turnover and profit goals.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Oversee the replenishment of store inventory levels based upon shipments received in the necessary time frame and maintain a well-balanced inventory in direct proportion to sales.
• Create ad-hoc analysis to react to current and future business trends and present findings to Allocation Manager, Planner, and Buyer.
• Recommend purchases and/or markdowns as needed.
• Analyze unit performance for area of responsibility; review all aspects of sales performance / trends by store type, market area, or region and adjust allocation strategy to maximize sales.
• Manage new / renovation store shipping to ensure inventory targets are reached by the GO date, with the best assortment of seasonally appropriate product.
• Develop general allocation strategies using historical and projected performance.
• Collaborate with the Planner, Buyer, and Distribution Centers to identify opportunities to develop and execute an allocation strategy that supports delivery of the teams’ financial goals.
• Facilitate meetings with Buyers and Merchandise Planners on item flow based on ladder plans, replenishment forecasts, Open To Buy (OTB), and advertising schedule. Determine next steps from these outcomes.
• Participate in weekly cross-functional meetings, pre-season planning, hindsight, and merchandise plan review meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field, or equivalent experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Multi-unit retail experience (store level or corporate merchandising); off-price industry preferred
• Computer proficiency with strong Microsoft Excel experience, and an aptitude for learning new software programs and applications
• Strong analytical skills; statistics training preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Understands allocation concepts including store clusters, volume groups, and indexing vs. average

To apply directly to this position on our career site visit www.gabesstores.com/careers or copy and paste the link below into your browser:

https://prd01-hcm01.prd.mykronos.com/ta/6013352.careers?ShowJob=1912891888

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Morgantown, WV 26508

Salary : $45,000 - $0