Job Details

24 Seven is partnering with a top global sportswear client to help them find an Allocation Planner for this hybrid position in Portland, OR. This is an 8 month contract with potential to extend working 4 days a week onsite. While on contract, you'd be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, sick hours and more.

Ideal Candidate: will have 2+ years of allocation planning experience, strong retail knowledge, and is skilled in using data and systems to manage inventory.

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

You'll work cross-functionally with teams including Assortment Planning, Merchandising Planning, Commercial Planning, Location Planning, Merchandising, Marketplace Operations, and Brand, while directly collaborating with a team of about 8 within a larger allocation team of around 50.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an Allocation Planner to deliver Consumer x FOP driven plans to achieve channel financial targets including Revenue, Margin, Inventory, and Profitability through optimizing seasonal, monthly and weekly flow to maximize in-stock rates and mitigate lost demand.

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON:

· Set seasonal flow plan and allocation plan based on seasonal initiatives, key consumer priorities, door level strategy, and revenue drivers

· Develop style/color/size level load-in and replenishment for all doors. Monitor store performance weekly and adjust allocation units as needed performance vs plan variance

· Partner w/ x-functional partners to identify opportunities and execute in-season x-channel trade activities to maximize full-price sales

· Maintain and balance healthy inventory levels w/ optimal Weeks of Supply (WOS) for key consumer x FOP x channel across the fleet

· Influence Assortment Planning team on size curve opportunities during pre-season order entry

· Supports timely and accurate execution in support of New Store Openings

· Partner with the Merchandise Planner and Merchandising to prioritize allocation of essential and seasonal product across channels

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Business, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training

· A minimum of 2 years directly relevant work experience

· Ability to concisely present complex information/recommendations in meaningful terms to various audiences

· A deep understanding of how to use data to drive decisions and communicate business needs effectively

· Demonstrated experience in allocation planning and understanding of financial, product and inventory planning

· Strong understanding of merchandise, consumer, and FOP