Title: ALLOCATOR (MERCHANDISING) - SOFTLINES Location: United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach Job Number: 2400036B Job Summary : The Allocator role is responsible for the daily decisions that contribute to and influence the decision making process regarding sales and profitability in NEX stores by allocating the right product to the right store in the right quantity at the right time. The Allocator analyzes market trends and conditions store inventory levels product content and assortment demographic requirements to make sound decisions that deliver sales and margin and turnover goals for assigned categories. This role requires strong analytical skills articulate communication and the ability to work in a team environment and establish a positive influence upon other team members. Duties and Responsibilities: Per assigned area of business responsible for allocating the right product to the right stores in the right quantity at the right time to maximize sales and profitability assuring all stores are assorted with the correct product mix and depth. - Works within a team environment collaborating with buyers Inventory planners and Financial Planners to achieve sales margin and turn goals. - Uses system tools to analyze business trends and sell through rates along with market trends to communicate with team regarding merchandise reorders and recommendations to achieve sales goals and identification of risks. - Participates in projections meetings and provide category specific analysis and recommendations. - Understands store planograms and fixture capacity to help with allocation of goods - Attends vendor meetings with team as needed. - Partners with Forecast Analyst to review and adjust forecast parameters for seasonal and or advertised items. - Ensures featured product is allocated accurately to locations participating in advertising events. - Analyzes size selling reports to accurately create size scales and accurate size allocation. - Conducts store visits as appropriate to evaluate merchandise presentation stock assortments and inventory levels. - As a model team member always be willing to participate and assist when the team is in need including but not limited to being an active participant training peers and new team members and exhibiting flexibility. - Demonstrates excellent verbal communication and presentation skills attention to details and follow-up strong analytical skills and is a model team player with strong collaboration skills and ability to work independently in a high paced environment. Performs other related duties as assigned. Works under the supervision of a Senior Inventory Planner or Divisional Merchandise Manager of Planning. Works independently within the framework of NEXCOM policies procedures and regulations. Exercises independent judgment and approach in routine and non-routine situations. Consults with supervisor on such issues as policy matters that deviate from normal procedures or unusual circumstances. Performance is evaluated on operational performance skills evaluations customer service collaboration and teamwork leadership work quality and established individual performance metrics. The incumbent of this position must file a Financial Disclosure Report OGE Form 450 as required Qualifications: A Total of 4 years of experience consisting of the following: GENERAL EXPERIENCE Three years of experience which was gained in professional technical or other responsible work which enabled the applicant to gain knowledge of retail practices demonstrated skill in dealing with others and the ability to analyze problems and recommend practical solutions using sound judgment. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE 1 year of academic study above the high school level may be substituted for nine months of experience up to a maximum of a four-year bachelor s degree for three years of general experience. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE One year of responsible experience which provided background in database spreadsheet software applications merchandising systems or similar responsible work within one or more operational or merchandising areas of a non-appropriated fund or private sector retail work that demonstrated the knowledge and ability to perform the work of the position.
