Allocation Analyst - Headquarters - Edina, MN

Description

Evereve inspires women to move forward in their fashion and in their lives by offering modern, curated pieces-along with expert styling-to ensure women feel confidently put together. Our 100+ stores, booming e-commerce business and a fast-growing subscription box service, Trendsend, reach over one million customers every year.

Living our core values and treating everyone with HEART (humility, empathy, authenticity, relationships, tenacity) creates a shared purpose and collaborative community-and it's also a key part of our success. Join our team to help shape the future of an ever-growing, ever-evolving brand!

Job Classification: Exempt

Position Overview:

Evereve is seeking an analytical, detail oriented, and results-driven Allocation Analyst to join its Merchandising Team. Working closely with Buyers and Planners, the Allocation Analyst specializes in allocation and inventory management initiatives, to ensure the right product is at the right place at the right time.

Location: This position is full-time and is based in Evereve's Edina, MN Home Office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing inventory and order allocation to retail stores and ecomm across multiple product categories

• Utilize allocation and replenishment best practices, including tools and processes, to ensure the right inventory is in the right location at the right time to maximize sales and profitability

• Partner with Buyers and Planners to manage key replenishment programs throughout the product life cycle. Execute replenishment orders and ensure that buy quantities and stock levels meet current sales trends to maximize sales during key selling periods

• Manage inventory flow by prioritizing initial order and reorder allocations based on purchase order due dates, and communicate purchase orders details with vendors to ensure on time product delivery

• Use a combination of data, expertise, and critical thinking to develop allocation strategies and proactively look for opportunities to ensure accurate allocations

• Manage localization strategies by category that ensure product relevancy and profitable sales

• Manage the maintenance of size profiles to ensure accurate allocation of future orders based on historical store performance

• Assist in the execution of new store openings, to ensure each location has optimal inventory levels by category

• Execute product transfers and consolidations, to maximize sales and margin performance

• Work closely with Buyers and Planners on special projects that identify sales and inventory opportunities and use specialized point of view to influence inventory management decisions

• Recommend changes and enhancements to improve current allocation processes and tools and identify ways to increase efficiencies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years merchandising, planning, or allocation experience in the retail industry

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills

• Detail orientated with a focus on maintaining data accuracy and adherence to deadlines

• Organized with an ability to manage time and shifting priorities effectively

• Growth minded and curious team member that is open to new ideas and perspectives and comfortable working in the grey

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, including the ability to impact and influence

Evereve Benefits and Perks:

• Self-Managed PTO: Time off is yours to plan and use as you need it

• Affordable Health Insurance: 80% employer-paid premiums for medical and dental for team members; 50% covered for eligible partners, spouses and dependents

• Parental Leave: Generous paid leave benefits for maternity, paternity and adoption to enjoy time with your growing family

• Flex Spending Accounts: Benefit from pre-tax savings for out-of-pocket healthcare or dependent/daycare costs

• Additional Insurance: Company paid short-term disability and life insurance

• 401k + 5% Match: Contribute to your financial future and receive a 5% company match with immediate vesting upon enrollment

• Fashion Discount: Enjoy a 30% discount on all Evereve product when you shop in our stores

• Flexible Work Model: Offers work from home flexibility with a 4-day in-office presence to build connection with team members

• Culture of Purpose: Experience a culture of purpose rooted in our HEART Values - Humility, Empathy, Authenticity, Relationship and Tenacity