Allocation Analyst

Work Location DetailsLocation: Home Office - Coppell, TXWeekly Work Schedule: HybridOnsite: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, ThursdaysWork-From Home: Mondays, FridaysJOB SUMMARYThis is an exciting opportunity to be part of an allocation organization and implement new tools and systems for a growing home décor business. The Allocation Analyst is responsible for controlling inventories at the store and cluster level by department/class/SKU to ensure the department meets and exceeds sales and margin plans. Provide analysis to the buying and planning team on product categories and make recommendations on assortments and allocation processes.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSCollaborate with buyers and planners to develop and communicate a comprehensive assortment planning and allocation strategy that aligns financial and product goals by department/classManage the pre-receiving review of styles to ensure allocations to the stores are in line with the assortment and allocation planProvide in-season analysis to make allocation adjustments based on individual store and cluster performance to maximize sales and inventory productivityHindsight post-season performance of sales, sell through, and profitability by store and cluster to assist merchant, planning, and sourcing partners on buy quantification and case pack guardrails for future seasonsReview basket analysis and rate of sale by product type to determine store minimum allocation quantitiesSupport the successful implementation of new systems and processesEstablish volume groups by class and product category for assortment planning and allocation purposesBuild store attributes to understand specific market/store needs utilizing data to drive market segment purchases and allocationsReview inventory levels and store rankings by department/class, and develop strategies to optimize inventory with new receipts and replenishmentBuild opening assortments for new stores based on sales and inventory goalsTrack and prioritize receipts and inventory flow through the DC to the storesExecute all system requirements to allocate product and report recommendations to maximize sales and inventory opportunitiesParticipate in local store visits to monitor the impact of allocations and gain field feedbackCollaborate with peers to ensure consistency of information, share best practices and develop systems knowledge.Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of cross-functional teamPartner with Store Operations to review store notes and communication. Provide action-oriented feedback to support individual store issues. Coordinate with the Store Field Team, Supply Chain, and Accounting to perform store-to-store transfers as neededMaintain and communicate weekly reporting on store performance and in-stock rates. Review future receipt flow and provide proactive recommendations to maintain baseline in-stock expectations across all store clusters. Provide ad-hoc analysis as requiredQUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree or equivalent, relevant experience required Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make actionable recommendations Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel; demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and technical applications Working knowledge of retail key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Sales, Inventory, Receipts, Sell-Through, Store Productivity/Index, and Gross Margin preferred Experience with retail planning or allocation systems (e.g., JDA, Oracle Retail Planning Optimization) preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present insights and recommendations Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with cross-functional partners Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, changing environment Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks High sense of urgency, accuracy, and attention to detailWhen you’re a part of our team, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit team in our stores. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. At Home is committed to knitting diversity and inclusion into the fabric of our culture; we respect, appreciate and celebrate the experiences and qualities that differentiate everyone on the At Home team.Full timePosting Date: 2026-09-02