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Demand Planning/Allocation Analyst

About the job

We are Marolina Outdoor. We were founded to bring deep seeded expertise across all outdoor categories to the industry. Our unparalleled knowledge and understanding of the needs surrounding the outdoor world created a corporation like no other. Innovative designs and technologically focused products create the foundation and bring our core focus of authentic outdoor apparel into the industry. Marolina Outdoor currently manufactures and distributes two performance apparel brands (Huk and Nomad) focused on the fishing and hunting industries.

The Analyst is responsible for identifying sales, assortment and inventory improvement opportunities while managing and optimizing online and in-store inventory that drives sales, margin and store performance through the formulation and execution of effective allocation strategies. This position also acts as a liaison between stores, planning, logistics and other cross functional partners.

A great candidate will have outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills, a deep understanding of how to use data to drive decisions, and advanced Excel skills including the ability to work with large data sets. The ideal candidate will also have experience with inventory planning and allocation processes/tools in an apparel business, the ability to collaborate effectively with and manage execution across multiple teams, and experience managing inventory in apparel or another high-SKU category with size or color variations.

How You Will Make a Difference:

· Execute daily/weekly deployment of product to stores to improve inventory levels, maximizing sales plans and trends.

· Formulate preseason assortment strategies, taking into account inventory levels, store clusters, timing of merchandise delivery and minimum presentation.

· Analyze stock to sales performance by Gender, Class, Category and Key/Core Items to maximize store in-stock positions based on capacity constraints, regional seasonality, and sales trends to maximize sales and inventory turn.

· Monitor merchandise availability and proactively communicate issues or opportunities to the planning team and management.

· Develop thorough knowledge of store, district, and regional level performance, variances, trends and attributes (store and product) through extensive data analysis and communication with the field and applying knowledge to allocation strategies.

· Develop, allocate and monitor store opening assortment and unit plans for both new stores that ensure appropriate opening stock levels.

· Analyze and update size profiles by store by product category that are integrated into allocations both initial and replenishment. Develop and provide appropriate ad-hoc analysis and recommendations to influence buy plan and assortment strategies.

· Identify consolidation and transfer opportunities to ensure the most efficient use of inventory across all selling channels.

· Track ETA & allocation of incoming shipments to confirm alignment with demand plans and marketing events, proposing expedited shipping if/when necessary.

· Partner and communicate with the warehouse operations, production and IT teams to improve processes/reporting, investigate issues and manage purchase order priorities.

· Develop a strong and effective field communication routine to capture location-based opportunities as well as minimize or limit liabilities.

· Participate in cross functional meetings – leverage analytics to influence decision making.

· Work collaboratively across multiple functions and departments within the organization.

· Support and execute testing strategies, category specific initiatives and ad-hoc analysis.

· Support inventory management between digital, wholesale and store channels.

· Assist in the production and analysis of statistical performance reports.

· Assist with ad-hoc projects as needed.

What You Will Bring:

· 1-3 years of inventory management and/or store analysis experience; brick & mortar allocation experience preferred.

· 4-year college degree required or equivalent work experience.

· Experience in high volume, fast paced, retail environment or equivalent.

· Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

· A deep understanding of how to use data to drive decisions.

· Advanced Excel skills including the ability to work with large data sets.

· Strong organizational and time management skills; able to effectively manage multiple priorities.

· Ability to collaborate effectively with and manage execution across multiple teams.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Comfort with ambiguity and passion/excitement for building new tools and processes.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Marolina Outdoor Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, or membership in any other protected class under applicable law.

Disability Accommodation

Marolina Outdoor Inc is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or accommodation with the hiring process, please contact us.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Charleston, SC 29492