Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Prepare in-season Allocation and Trading for the Factory Outlet channel. Actively contribute to the initial allocations and in-season replenishments, quickly and effectively implementing the allocation strategy to react to fast changing market environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the allocation process for a specific division to distribute inventory to Factory Outlet stores for all seasonal and core product
• Leads up to 2 Allocators through clear goal setting and supports in resolving exceptions to meet their responsibilities
• Establish strong relationships cross functionally to resolve allocation exceptions that are escalated due to sales performance or supply changes
• Owns analysis of inventory opportunities and recommending actions to optimize inventory throughout the product life cycle
• Drives consistent communication with key stakeholders around allocation strategies and results inclusive of risk and opportunity
• Assist with driving improvements in allocation process to leverage new tools and enhancements.
• Ensures that new store openings run accordingly to the business timelines set out by the Operations team and that allocations are planned effectively between Merchandising and Allocation teams.

People Management

• Create a supportive work environment in which employees are coached, trained and provided with career opportunities through development.
• Provide team members/direct reports with clear direction and targets that are aligned with business needs and objectives.

Key Relationships:

• Retail Operations
• Retail Fleet
• Buying and Planning
• Supply Chain & Logistics
• Visual Merchandising

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Relevant job experience in an Allocation & Trading function
• Team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment that requires continual multi-tasking, prioritization and the ability to pivot
• Ability to build and manage a team.
• Strategic and adaptive approach to building new processes and bringing forth change
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in order to effectively communicate to all stakeholders
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office with an intermediate to advanced skill level in Excel
• Experience with SAP and Power BI.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in business or related field, or experience in lieu of education
• 5 years of Allocation, Planning or Inventory Management experience
• Leadership experience is preferred