Allocation Analyst
Join our Support Center and be a pivotal resource to our field and distribution teams —where innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and career growth come together in an exciting environment!
About Us
WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Company’s international store estate, with a collection of attractive, successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.
The Allocation Analyst is responsible for effectively allocating merchandise and balancing inventory levels by store by style for their assigned division. This includes creating detailed analyses and reports to accurately assess each store’s performance, adjusting the width and depth of assortment in order to maximize sales and margin.
Location: Support Center, 6600 S Bermuda Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Schedule: Monday – Friday, Weekends as needed, 40 - 50 hours per week
Pay: Up to $50,000 annually
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
- Employee Discount
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Flex Time Off
- Disability Insurance
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) with company match
Job Responsibilities
- Collaboratively work with warehouse leads and buying team to problem solve and communicate solutions for allocation issues
- Utilize Aptos Allocation & Replenishment to effectively allocate merchandise and balance inventory levels by store by style for all merchandise categories in the assigned division.
- Build and maintain A&R forecast models, seasonality curves, lead times, pick schedules, dynamic min/max, and vendor review schedules to effectively manage vendor on order, backstock inventory, and daily store replenishment for both local vendors and major accounts
- Analyze productivity of individual store assortments and planograms (e.g., # of facings per SKU) in all categories and make detailed modifications to maximize sales and margin potential.
- Develop allocation and replenishment strategies to support stores with unique space, assortment, and timing needs.
- Provide analytical support to the overall team by conducting analyses of historical and current trends.
- Fully utilize analytical tools including Aptos Merchandising Analytics to prepare standard and ad hoc reports for the team.
- Ensure that all communication with the warehouse, stores, and vendors is timely, positive, and supportive
- Visit stores regularly to gain a full understanding of our customers and their needs
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with coursework in math or statistics preferred
- 1+ years relevant work experience in a retail corporate office or stores
- Experience with merchandising, planning, and/or allocation systems preferred
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail, ability to manage varying priorities in accordance with business demands
- Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel. Power Point, Publisher)
- Experience with merchandise analytics
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Desire to work as a team with a results driven approach
- Ability to multitask and problem solve
- Satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing May be required depending upon location
We can’t wait to meet you so apply today!
EEO/ADA/DFWP
Marshall Retail Group/InMotion is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law. At Marshall Retail Group/InMotion, it’s about each person bringing passion and skills to a dynamic and inclusive workplace!