Allocation Analyst

The Allocation Analyst provides a compelling assortment of the right product, to the right stores, in the right quantities, with the right sizes, for the right prices, at the right time, to maximize sales. This individual should effectively exhibit JD Finish Line’s core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility in everything they do while performing the following main duties:

• Works with Buyers to determine the best stores to Allocate product to.
• Writes new purchase orders, giving size breaks and recommending quantities to Buyers.
• Ensures every store receives the best possible product assortment.
• Allocates replenishment product based on many metrics, including sales history, WOS, margins and capacity.
• Checks yard lists, picking, and record receipts.
• Performs transfers and consolidations.
• Sets up new store assortments and executes Remodeled Stores Plans.
• Communicates regularly with store management regarding product concerns and opportunities.
• Additional duties and projects as required.

Job Requirements:

Required Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional 3-5 years of previous merchandising/allocation experience required.

Required Computer and/or Technical Skills

Should have at least intermediate knowledge and abilities with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit for more than 6 hours per shift
• Use hands to finger, handle and feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and/or hear
• Stand for up to 4 hours at a time regularly
• Walk or move from one location to another
• Periodically may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for this position.
• The average work week is 40-50 hours, which can vary depending on business needs.
• The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting.

The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per the company policy.

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This job description is not intended to cover all aspects, duties, and/or responsibilities required of employees. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary or permanent basis per company policy. The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice.

EEO Statement:

The Finish Line, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws. The Finish Line, Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other characteristic or class protected by law. The Finish Line, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws, including for disabilities, pregnancy, and religious practices.

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