Allocation Analyst, Global Commercial Planning

Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high-quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do.

SharkNinja is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Allocation Analyst for its North American business. The Allocation Analyst is responsible for executing a retail-level allocation plan to ensure top-tier customer service and maximize total revenue across the portfolio. The Allocation Analyst will also identify opportunities for process and tool improvement and may lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive business results by monitoring trends, executing allocation plans, and identifying growth opportunities
• Partner with Commercial Sales, Trade Marketing, Brand Marketing, and Finance to gather data on POS trends, market dynamics, category trends, and customer partnerships
• Collaborate with the Supply Planning team to ensure optimal inventory levels, minimize stockouts, and manage excess inventory
• Assess demand risks and opportunities, providing recommendations for mitigating risks
• Partner with leadership to develop and implement supply chain planning processes, enhancing planning maturity and maintaining key supply chain inputs
  
  

Attributes & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field
• 2-5 years of proven experience in demand planning or supply chain roles
• Successful track record of developing reliable forecasts incorporating baseline modeling, event lift, attachment rates, pricing elasticity, new product launches, retailer insights, and competitive activities
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data (KPIs) to achieve targeted results
• Advanced experience with large data sets and Excel
• Ability to identify and predict sales trends and manage inventory levels
• Experience with ERP or demand planning systems is preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to accuracy, and ability to reconcile data elements
• Business and financial acumen with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to risk management
• Capability to partner with and influence across functions, including Commercial Sales, Category Management, and Finance
• Strong work ethic, commitment to follow through, and willingness to learn and lead by example
• Unpretentious confidence, transparent communication, and respect for others
• Entrepreneurial spirit and comfort working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Experience in the consumer products industry and with both B2B and D2C is a plus
  
  

Your Role in Diversifying:

• Support SharkNinja’s DEI strategy and participate in related events and activities
• Engage with Employee Resource Groups and volunteer for diversity-related committees
• Participate in employee engagement surveys and strive to become culturally competent
• Treat colleagues with respect and understanding
  
  

Your Role in Leading Our Success Drivers:

• Strive for continuous improvement and progress over perfection
• Understand that details make the difference and deliver great results
• Embrace teamwork and communicate for impact
  
  

Benefits:

• 4 Global DEI subcommittees, 8 Affinity Groups, 5 Business Resource Groups, Cultural Celebrations, Summer Half Day Fridays, Volunteer Impact Day/Activities, Mentorship & Coaching Programs, and more
• First SharkNinja product provided and discounted products throughout the year
  
  

Join SharkNinja and be part of a company that positively impacts people’s lives and fosters a dynamic, fun, and inclusive work environment.

At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.

YOUR ROLE in leading our SUCCESS DRIVERS & representing our UNIQUE MINDSET

• Lead us to be “RARELY SATISFIED”
• Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”
• Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE”
• Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”
• Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT”
  
  

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