Planning & Allocation Analyst

Must be eligible for hire without work authorization sponsorship Must be local to Newark, NJ Required experience SAP Experience in Retail Replenishment and Allocation, Planning or other relevant function. What you'll do Prepare and maintain master data in Excel or other agreed formats to facilitate upload into SAP/Fusion systems. Map data from existing sources (Fusion, Excel files, legacy systems) to the new hierarchy and attribute structure. Preferred experience Advanced skills in MS Office applications, particularly MS Excel Planning tool/system experience considered an asset (Relex preferred) Experience with SAP and Warehouse Management Systems and Asset Overview This pivotal role leads the execution of item level analysis, planning & replenishment strategies across Global Retail business. This individual will determine how to most effectively secure and utilize our inventory to ensure we delight our guests through availability and deliver our financial objectives. This individual provides a business-critical role for Retail and will be a significant contributor in the company’s success. Responsibilities Drive the financial success of multiple departments (within the Apparel Division) through the creation and execution of effective replenishment strategies that align with sales, margin and inventory goals. Support the retail channel by analyzing merchandise assortments and promotional activity and replenishing inventory to meet with consumer demands and market trends. Analyze historical and current sales trend data to develop Apparel item level ladder plans and identify opportunities by location/region, department, and SKU. Effectively manage in-season replenishment needs to ensure flawless availability at the store level. Work with Category Planning Manager to align on order and shipment forecast to reconcile to OTB. Draft and recommend purchase orders for items to proactively manage store inventory levels, business needs and vendor constraints. Communicate regional and store level sales performance, inventory productivity and action plans in weekly business review meetings. In partnership with the Vendor Liaison, provide visibility to inbound inventory issues, and work collaboratively with the Planning and Merchant teams to offset potential sales risks. Partner with Category Planning Manager to ensure core businesses are in stock to meet and/or exceed sales plan. Partner with Allocation Analysts to communicate and align on item level replenishment plans/timing, in an effort to mitigate out of stock risks. Challenge and seek to improve existing Forecasting, Replenishment and Allocation processes to continually improve our processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr neteffects