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Merchandise Allocator - ENTRY LEVEL
ON-SITE - Charlotte, NC 28273
The Cato Corporation is seeking a Junior Allocator to join our Planning & Allocation Team!
JOB SUMMARY:
As an Allocator, you will be trained to evaluate store performance and analyze sales trends by location to maximize sales and profitability. The Allocator creates monthly allocation strategies, identifies and responds to risks and opportunities by store, and is responsible for ensuring that stores have the proper assortment to achieve sales plan. This position works closely with buying, planning and store operations making it a vital role to the company’s success.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Allocate all merchandise in accordance with guidelines established by Allocation Supervisor based on monthly allocation strategy, assortment plans, buyer grid meetings and store performance
- Implement any special attention allocation store needs based on information/lists from Allocation Supervisor or Manager of Allocation. These might include e-commerce, hit lists, all tags, all store buys (ASB), trend lists, store ops initiatives, etc
- Allocate replenishment styles weekly based on approved guidelines
- Maintain accurate records of hold stores or new store development store inventory position. Allocate as appropriate to hit specified targets by department/class, ensuring appropriate opening inventory levels
- Using available information in JDA Allocation and OBIEE, provide all necessary business information to the teams
- Use all available reports to better understand and analyze store performance
- Maintain ongoing communication with store and field personnel, relay feedback to merchandising staff, answer store merchandising questions whenever appropriate, etc
- Visit stores in general vicinity of corporate office
- Attend weekly and monthly touch base meetings with Allocation Supervisor or Manager of Allocation
- Attend grid meetings monthly with buyers for area of business to see assortment for next month’s receipts; note specific allocation instructions in JDA comments after grid meeting/product review meetings
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Mathematical aptitude
- Working knowledge of Excel and Word
- Strong communication and organizational skills
The Cato Corporation offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including Medical/Dental/Life Insurance package, 401(K) Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Plan, Stock Purchase Plan and more!
The Cato Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.