A merchandise allocator is responsible for analyzing merchandise sales and planning store inventory by utilizing targets. Allocators will work with the Store Planner and Buying team to ensure we have the proper flow of product to maximize sales and profitability.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS

Manage styles from initial allocation through end of life cycle, including replenishment and consolidation of goods to other stores or channels.Ship to open-to-ship targets within +/-5% by store, following the weekly priority list and weekly targets.Manage overall store inventory levels based on store capacity, attributes, seasonality and selling curves. Monitor flow of initial assortments as well as replenishment to stores by categoryUtilize weekly Top 24 to review and adjust models using model matrix. Model adjustments over 20% require management approval. A recap of all model adjustments is due each week.Ensure strong stock position by store on core, seasonal and new styles. Partner with the Buying/ Planning team to maximize sales and profit

Establish strong relationships with buying/planning team in order to better understand merchandising strategies and needs of the business.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES-

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

 

•Strong aptitude with numbers

•Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines

•Excels in a team environment and in developing strong interpersonal relationships, while maintaining an individual determintation to accomplish goals

•Driven to excel and succeed, taking full ownership of his or her success

•Problem Solving

•Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

•Computer proficient with Advanced computer skills in Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc)

The pay range for this role is $25-$28/hr USD

About Skechers
Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500® brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 4,700 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily.  The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.