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Organization
Job Title
ALLOCATOR
Location
New York, New York
Country
United States
Region
NY Metro
Reference Number
102831
Position type
Permanent
Category
Apparel
Retail
Job Function
Planning / Allocations
Experience level
Entry Level

ALLOCATOR

INTRODUCTION

Founded in 1856, Burberry today remains quintessentially British, with outerwear at its core.  Digital luxury positioning and intensive focus on design innovation, quality and heritage icons ensure continued brand purity and relevance globally across genders and generations. Burberry believes that in order to be a great brand it must also be a great company and constantly leverages the energy of its compassionate and creative thinking culture to continually innovate and drive the brand forward. Headquartered in London, Burberry is a design, marketing and retail led business with a global reputation for innovative product design, digital marketing initiatives and dynamic retail strategies.

 

JOB PURPOSE

In partnership with Merchandising and Planning teams, the Allocator maximizes the potential of the business at the store and style level through strategic management of merchandise, inventory optimization, and actionable reporting and analysis.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Compile data and generate standard as well as ad hoc reporting, on a daily, weekly, monthly basis
  • Responsible for creation, analysis, tracking and communication of monthly floorsets launches in Brazil, as well as Childrenswear and Beauty
  • Evaluate and Analyze businesses at the store and style level to identify opportunities and drive productivity on a consistent basis
  • Work with cross-functional teams, specifically Merchandising, Planning and Operations to ensure product and inventory strategies are carried out at a 360 level
  • Communicate with field team and stores on current business trends as well as opportunities to proactively drive future business.
  • Analyze stock levels across both Retail and Digital channels to optimize inventory levels in an effort to drive higher inventory turns
  • Partner with Merchandising and Planning teams to drive solid transfer and consolidation strategies
  • Analyze size and style selling to create appropriate distribution strategies to optimize inventory levels
  • Review distribution center available inventory to ensure stock is available   

 

PERSONAL PROFILE

  • 1-2 years Allocation/Planning experience (internships accepted)
  • 2 to 4 year College degree required
  • Clear knowledge and understanding of Retail Math
  • Strong analytical skills with Excel spreadsheet application
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask a high-volume workload
  • Comfortable working within a team-oriented environment
  • Excellent communication skills including the ability to partner and strategize with cross-functional partners
  • SAP knowledge is a plus

 

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.