Allocator

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Job Title:
Allocator, Analyst

Primary

Purpose:

The Allocation Analyst is part of the planning team that focuses on supporting the business optimizing stock through accurate allocations based off the needs of the business and stores.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency to…

• Partner with the Product team to develop inventory strategies for initial allocations to stores & ecommerce.
• Analyse store sales performance & inventory to optimize replenishment.
• Carry out all allocation and replenishment activity to ensure prompt and effective distribution of stock and ensure that target store stock levels are maintained.
• Proactive approach to ensure all cross functional queries are dealt with efficiently.
• Develop initial allocation strategies for new product launches and provide fill rate analysis to cross functional teams including Buying and VM.
• Partner with Buying to develop minimum stock holding levels at the SKU level (style/size/color) to ensure sales plans and VM guidelines for the floor.
• Partner with the 3PL & Store Operations teams regarding the planning and execution of allocations & deliveries.
• Review style and category performance and make suggestions for the replenishment and movement of stock.
• Provide Weekly sales & inventory reports to the business & ad hoc reports as required.
• Determine appropriate inventory levels for new stores across Europe.
• Provide clear & accurate inventory reports for all business partners. Partner with the warehouse team regarding the planning & execution of allocations & deliveries.
• Manage communication of newness arrival timing at the distribution centre & stores for business partners.
• Support allocations in absence of other Tapestry team members where relevant.

The accomplished individual will possess…

• Advanced computer skills in Excel Required (v-lookups, pivot tables, complex formulas, etc.)
• Excellent team working skills with the ability to manage cross-functional relationships across multiple levels.
• Enthusiastic in working towards achieving team objectives and goals.
• Previous experience of SAP & Impact Analytics software would be beneficial.

• Hybrid working (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in-office, Monday and Friday remote)
• Option to finish early on a Friday (Flex Fridays)
• 1 Paid Volunteering Day per year and opportunities to volunteer with global projects
• Internal mobility & career progression
• Regular Social Events — Seasonal & Cultural
• Equity Inclusion & Diversity initiatives which include employee resource groups & regional inclusion council

• 25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays
• Annual Incentive Plan (company performance bonus)
• Multi brand discount up to 50% off Coach & Kate Spade New York
• Private Healthcare with health assessment (Bupa)
• Free 24/7 support for family building, fertility and menopause with Maven
• Employee Assistance Program
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme

• Courage
  :
  Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Creativity
  :
  Comes up with a lot of…