Merchandise Allocator Resume
Summary : As a Merchandise Allocator, resolve delivery and receiving issues by working with the buyers, distribution centers and stores to ensure proper inventory is allocated to stores.
Skills : Inventory Management, Analytical Skills.
Description :
- Developed knowledge of store attributes performance and trends through data analysis and field communication.
- Worked closely with all departments in planning and maintaining optimum stock levels.
- Set up and maintained products on in-house systems in the past.
- Helped maintain stock accuracy across systems and channels in the past.
- Proposed and implemented inter-store transfers and movement of stock to achieve optimal stock balances.
- Monitored and ensured recommended size ratios were maintained across styles.
- Worked on re-allocating stock between business channels depending on business needs.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
BBA
Merchandise Allocator Resume
Objective : As a Merchandise Allocator, prepare, recommend and communicate weekly product performance from BIS merchandise selling reports to understand any shifts in business and react accordingly.
Skills : Attention to Detail and Numerical Proficiency.
Description :
- Inputted and managed pricing and price updates on retail systems in the past.
- Collaborated with Buyers or Planners on the plan of action to maximize business opportunities.
- Distributed merchandise to stores at the style of color size fit price level based on business trends, reporting analysis, and management objectives.
- Supported the line manager in building an effective team environment.
- Participated in all team and inter-department meetings where Merchandising needed to be involved.
- Prepared and distributed Monday Packs (Sales by line) for management.
- Conducted analysis on store category performance and proposed changes to stock levels/ranges in the past.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
BSCM
Merchandise Allocator Resume
Summary : As a Merchandise Allocator, managing the initial allocation and replenishment flow of receipts for the appropriate balance of sales and inventory levels along with in-season inventory management and understanding the relationship between merchandise assortment planning and allocation needed to meet target financial plans and profitability.
Skills : Communication Skills, Problem-Solving.
Description :
- Reallocated products as necessary based on shifting business trends related to business objectives in the past.
- Created and maintained weekly reports on allocation status and open order tracking by collection seasonally.
- Understood the full product life cycle for timely execution of initial delivery, replenishment, and exit strategies.
- Responsible for approval and management of fashion replenishment parameters and manual pushes to stores.
- Monitored sales and recommended to management replenishment strategy for all seasonal and key item programs.
- Monitored exceptions to merchandise inventory stock levels and recommended necessary adjustments.
- Produced daily, Weekly, and ad hoc sales reports.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Management
Education
BRM
Merchandise Allocator Resume
Objective : As a Merchandise Allocator, manages, recommends, and executes in-season product category and style level markdowns, and store-to-store merchandise consolidations based on sales performance. Suggest and communicate proposals to management.
Skills : Time Management, Negotiation Skills.
Description :
- Conducted in-depth style, color, size, fit and price level selling analysis regularly for optimum product performance.
- Collaborated with various resources to conduct daily responsibilities (AG, Buyers, Planners, Wholesale, Distribution Center and Retail Store Managers).
- Provided mentorship to the Allocators on the team.
- Analyzed and allocated inventory across all sales channels including e-commerce, Retail, and Wholesale.
- Reviewed weekly sales and inventory reports to ensure appropriate allocations.
- Communicated findings to Channel Leads and made recommendations based on your analysis.
- Communicated directly with stores regarding consumer needs, special orders, and stock inquiries.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Fresher
Education
BM
Merchandise Allocator Resume
Summary : As a Merchandise Allocator, create and enter purchase orders for direct-to-store deliveries. Execute plans by store and work with logistics teams to ensure vendor and delivery compliance by location.
Skills : Inventory management, Market Knowledge.
Description :
- Analyzed and updated size profiles for all sales channels, incorporating both initial and replenishment into allocations.
- Developed and provided ad-hoc analysis and recommendations to influence buy plan and assortment strategies.
- Developed thorough knowledge of store performance, variances, trends, and attributes (store and product) through data analysis and communication with the field and applying knowledge to allocation strategies.
- Ensured both Available-To-Sell (ATS) and Future Receipt Quantities (FRQ) were up to date and provided to our commercial teams.
- Collaborated with the Planning Team to execute pre-season and in-season strategies in the past.
- Partnered with Operations to manage all back orders/ partial fulfillments across all sales channels.
- Took ownership of assigned projects and completed them with a high attention to detail.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Senior
Education
BBA
Merchandise Allocator Resume
Objective : As a Merchandise Allocator, leads coordinates, and manages the in season initiatives. This includes Markdown Summary, recommending consolidations and rolling up for the planning leadership team, and initiating and communicating seasonal buyback.
Skills : Allocation Strategies, Retail Math.
Description :
- Monitored and analyzed merchandise sales, historical performance, and forecasting to plan a store’s inventory accordingly.
- Assessed and planned merchandise allocation for each store.
- Managed replenishment to maximize merchandise sales and trends within stores.
- Collaborated with warehouses, stores, and internal departments to ensure operating efficiencies and inventory levels.
- Coordinated items to order and display, actively considering size, color, and store space.
- Ensured the flow of age, end-of-the-line, and discontinued products were managed.
- Able to analyze current sales trends and implement allocation strategies at a store and style/size level for both boutiques and e-commerce businesses.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BBA
Merchandise Allocator Resume
Objective : As a Merchandise Allocator, responsible for allocating inventory across E-commerce, Retail, and Wholesale sales channels and will work closely with Merchandise Planning to ensure the Allocation strategy maximizes sales, margin, and sell-through.
Skills : Software Proficiency, Flexibility and Adaptability.
Description :
- Developed and executed seasonal allocation strategies based on sales, store, and product performance.
- Monitored in-season stock models at a door, style and size level.
- Allocated merchandise to stores according to warehouse and store inventory levels. Will assist stores with merchandise transfers to fulfill stock needs.
- Communicated with stores regarding product needs and inventory levels.
- Recommend transfers and consolidation based on inventory levels.
- Generated weekly selling, shipping, and replenishment reports.
- Analyzed sales unit performance reports, and incorporated the results into future allocation strategies.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Freelancer
Education
BSCM
Merchandise Allocator Resume
Objective : As a Merchandise Allocator, must be highly analytical, inquisitive and continually seeking opportunities to place the right inventory in the right place at the right time.
Skills : Customer Focus, Performance Analysis.
Description :
- Analyzed store-level inventory productivity (WOS, T/O) and recommended transfers and consolidations as appropriate.
- Reviewed builds weekly to ensure we have the appropriate stock levels by door style and size.
- Tracked inbound-to-warehouse receipts and communicated with cross-functional partners for timely decision-making.
- Read and reacted to store feedback daily / weekly as appropriate.
- Analyzed historical promotional selling and recommended inventory strategy while aligning with sales forecast during the SAS period.
- Conducted size selling analysis, and integrated results into size planning for allocation.
- Partnered with the buying team to incorporate store feedback into size planning as appropriate.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BBA
Merchandise Allocator Resume
Objective : As a Merchandise Allocator, works closely with key business partners throughout retail stores, Buying, the Distribution Center, as well as Merchandising.
Skills : Cross-Functional Collaboration, Retail Industry Knowledge.
Description :
- Reviewed stock replenishment at style and size levels daily to maximize stock availability.
- Worked with the warehouse and production team to ensure stock deliveries are within agreed time frames into store.
- Managed the order raising and allocation process to ensure Myer and supplier lead times are achieved.
- Ensured optimal store allocation of orders based on detailed analysis.
- Understood all aspects of the supply chain and conducted reporting and analysis on in-season sales performance.
- Supported the Analysis and Planning Manager and Buyer in preparing assortment plans, post-season analysis, stock transfers and markdowns.
- Ensured that assigned merchandise categories are in stock within the stores and met or exceeded store-level in-stock goals at all times.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BSCM
Merchandise Allocator Resume
Summary : As a Merchandise Allocator, responsible for forecasting merchandise sales by retail store location as well as for allocating quantities of merchandise by store.
Skills : Understanding of Excel and Mathematics, and Knowledge of the Fashion Industry.
Description :
- Ensured that proper inventory levels are allocated to supply new store openings.
- Executed the release of merchandise inventory from the distribution centers to supply stores for retail sales.
- Developed allocation strategies for specific plan levels and executed physical allocations.
- Completed any additional responsibilities and duties as assigned.
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels based on sales trend forecast and store size.
- Collaborated with the buying team and distribution centers on incoming and outgoing merchandise deals.
- Built strong relationships with DC inbound, DC outbound, stores and District Team Leaders.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Senior
Education
BBA
