Analyst - Merchandise Allocation (Distribution Analyst)

Analyst - Merchandise Allocation (Distribution Analyst)

At maurices, we're all about feel-good fashion for real life. We're committed to our service with style promise and to offering affordable fashion that takes women from workday to weekend—and all of life's adventures in between. With inclusive sizing from 0–24, maurices is known for versatile styles across key categories like denim, dresses, tops, and more. We've been doing this since 1931, and today you'll find us in over 800 communities across North America and online at maurices.com. At maurices, it's more than clothes - it's where fun, friendship and fashion come together! We believe in putting People First — and that starts with you. We're a collaborative team that leads with kindness, values authenticity, stays curious, and moves with agility. We work smart, have fun, and support one another in a generously flexible environment that empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. We're headquartered in the heart of Duluth, Minnesota overlooking the beautiful shores of Lake Superior. Our original hometown offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, four-season adventure, and a vibrant college town atmosphere.

Ready to apply? We currently have an opportunity for a Analyst - Merchandise Allocation (Distribution Analyst) to join our team located at our Corporate Office-maurices-Duluth, MN 55802.

Position Overview:

Role Purpose:

The Distribution/Allocation Analyst is responsible for creating allocation strategies which result in maximized product, digital and store potential. With one direct-report, they are responsible for identifying and building strategies for location-based opportunities to deliver improved margin and a better customer experience. They are responsible for building sizing and packing strategies that support company goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Functions:

Development of allocation strategies along with identifying and communicating product/location opportunities.

• Determine the best allocation strategy to distribute inventory across stores and channels to maximize sales and margin.
• Support analysis on store clustering by product category for assortment planning and allocation purposes.
• Weekly monitor classification/style performance at store/channel/size level and adjust allocation strategy to maximize sales opportunities and minimize markdown liability.
• Attend and participate in on-going meetings with cross functional team to understand product and planning strategy for each category.
• Develop proficiency in JDA/Blue Yonder allocation to manage and execute all allocation strategies from initial to replenishment allocations.
• Ensure real estate activity as stores open and maintain an appropriate assortment and inventory level.

Business Analysis (recommend localization strategies, identify potential sizing and packing opportunities):

• Identify and communicate sales opportunities and stock liabilities by store on a regular basis.
• Identify localization opportunities (region, climate, location, volume) and present recommendations to the cross-functional team.
• Perform in-season and post-season analysis to identify future opportunities.
• Participate in key milestone meetings and bring appropriate analysis and recommendations.
• Assist in analysis to develop and execute strategies for size and pack.
• Think strategically by asking good questions and gathering thorough information.
• Support brand and product initiatives.

Coaching/Developing:

• Provide ongoing direction to Allocator/Distributor on product and allocation strategy. Including warehouse/new receipts flow and management.

Create and maintain strong partnerships:

• Approachable and receptive to ideas from others
• Challenge ideas, theories and processes as needed
• Provide continuous feedback
• Deliver on commitment and hold others accountable for the same
• Share issues/information regarding business to buying and planning teams

Education/Skills and Experience Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required

Experience:

• 1-3+ years -related work experience preferred
• Two years of merchandise planning/distribution experience preferred
• Some experience in leading others, and influencing with data

Skills:

• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software technology.
• Ability to use MS office suite (excel, word, PowerPoint, outlook).
• Effective analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Strong leadership abilities
• Ability to train and develop others (one direct-report)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, meet deadlines and remain flexible
• Attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Location:

Corporate Office-maurices-Duluth, MN 55802

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Pay Range:

Annual Salary: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00

This position is eligible for an annual incentive compensation based on company performance.

How We Work: Our Smart Work program pairs the best of in‑person collaboration with the flexibility to work remotely, guided by business needs and the nature of each role. Corporate associates work at least three days a week in our offices, with teams setting core days to brainstorm, build relationships, and move work forward. The goal is simple: help you do your best work, stay connected to your team, and maintain healthy work‑life balance.

What We Offer: We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Full-time associates are eligible for a suite of benefits. Choice of three medical plans, including a PPO plan or High-Deductible plans. High-Deductible plans offer the option of a Health Savings Account, with employer contribution.

Additional benefits include Dental, and Vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage, Voluntary Life, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability coverage. maurices provides, at no cost to our associates, Basic Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability coverage, access to our Wellbeing platform with Personify Health, and an Employee Assistance Program available for associates and their families. After 6 months of employment, you may be eligible for our 401(k), which offers an immediately vested Safe Harbor matching contribution. maurices supports continued education with our Tuition Assistance program, available after 1 year of employment.

Associates also have access to PTO benefits, including vacation (with accrual or flexible options based on role), annual sick time awards, holiday pay, and two weeks of New Parent Leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement. We offer continuous opportunities for learning, connection building through Associate Resource Groups and for our Duluth based associates, free access to a state-of-the-art onsite Fitness Facility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all personnel actions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.