Planning & Allocation Analyst

Planning & Allocation Analyst

Tandy Leather is looking for a detail-oriented and analytically driven Allocation Analyst to join our growing Allocations team. In this individual contributor role, you will be responsible for executing day-to-day inventory allocation decisions that keep our 100+ stores stocked with the right products at the right time. Working closely with Planning, Merchandising, and Retail Operations, you will help translate data and strategy into actionable inventory movements that support sales performance and customer satisfaction.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their retail career who is eager to build expertise in inventory management, retail analytics, and cross-functional collaboration within a specialty retail environment.

Reports To: Planning & Allocation Manager

Location: Fort Worth, Texas (In office)

This is a primarily in-office role. Future flexibility to work from home 12 days per week may be considered based on individual performance and management discretion.

Main Responsibilities

Inventory Allocation Execution

• Execute daily and weekly product allocations to stores, including replenishment, new product launches, promotional sets, and end-of-lifecycle product
• Monitor store inventory levels and sell-through rates to identify replenishment needs and reallocation opportunities
• Maintain accurate allocation records and support the development of scalable allocation processes

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Pull and analyze inventory and sales data to support allocation decisions
• Track key performance metrics including sell-through rates, sales-to-stock ratios, and store-level inventory performance
• Prepare regular reporting on product and store performance, flagging trends and anomalies to the Planning & Allocation Manager

Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with Retail Operations and Store teams to understand regional needs, store capacity, and inventory concerns
• Support Planning and Merchandising teams with ad hoc analysis and data requests
• Participate in product performance reviews and contribute analytical insights

Essential Qualifications

• 13 years of experience in retail allocation, planning, inventory management, or a related analytical role
• Strong aptitude for numerical analysis with high attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required; experience with Power BI, SQL, or other analytics tools is a plus
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to learn retail systems, processes, and omnichannel operations

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Tandy, our diversity is our strength, and we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace for all employees regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Tandy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

About Tandy

Tandy Leather Factory, Inc., headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, and in business since 1919, is a specialty retailer of a broad product line including leather, leatherworking tools, buckles and adornments, leather dyes and finishes, saddle and tack hardware, and do-it-yourself kits. Tandy Leather distributes its products through its 100+ stores located in 40 US states, 6 Canadian provinces, and Spain.