Retail Merchandise Allocator

POSITION           Associate, Retail Merchandise Allocator 

REPORTS TO      Manager, Retail & DTC Inventory

WHO WE ARE    More than just cookware, Le Creuset has been a colorful companion to meals and memories around the world since 1925. Respect for tradition and authenticity have been Le Creuset’s guiding principal for nearly 100 years – our passion for superior artisanal quality, exceptional design, and European craftsmanship have remained constant.

WHO YOU ARE  As the Retail Merchandise Allocator Associate, you will be responsible for the allocation process of merchandise for all Le Creuset retail channels across the US. You will partner with several departments including merchandising, planning, operations, store leadership, and finance to support the execution of Le Creuset's growth strategy. Through ongoing analysis, the retail merchandise allocator consistently works to maximize sales and increase sell-through for Le Creuset.com, Signature stores, Outlet stores, and Factory to Table events. With continually changing promotions and frequent new product launches, you will be continually working with all team members to ensure the product is where it needs to be when it needs to be there.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY        

Drive and manage the store allocation and replenishment process while working to meet company objectives.

• Replenish sales by skew on a weekly basis to ensure adequate inventory is allocated to stores to support visual standards, achieve promo goals, and overall sales budgets.
• Manage systematic timing and execution of inventory reductions to help achieve sell-through goals.
• Identify potential inventory liabilities and take appropriate action to help reduce inventory.
• Manage min/max of replenishment program for stores to continually drive sales and lessen out of stock scenarios.
• Manage and track allocation for all new product launches ensuring on-time delivery of product to meet launch dates.
• Review visual floor set to ensure appropriate inventory in-stock requirements.
• Proactively work with the Planning and Merchandising teams to suggest actions for markdowns, order cancelations, or revised allocation strategies to maximize sell-through on products and programs.
• Actively participate in the preparation and execution of the Factory to Table events including supporting product allocation.
• Work closely with DTC and Inventory Manager, as well as the Demand/Supply Planning teams to support cross functional communication about inventory needs and observed sales trends of stores.
• Partner with warehouse team members to monitor the timely processing and shipment of store transfer orders.

Perform sales and inventory deep dive analysis to help develop actionable plans that drive sales and reduce inventory liability.

• Update and analyze weekly reporting and tracking sheets to proactively support DTC and Inventory Manager.
• Perform historical business reviews, including sales, gross margin, price, markdowns, turn, etc.
• Continually monitor store inventory levels to ensure established KPIs are being met. Propose and influence additional KPIs that can be used to better monitor the business. Develop recommendations for merchandising based on historical analysis.
• Review and influence departmental financial merchandise plans in conjunction with Merchandising/Finance.
• Develop seasonal and monthly replenishment and inventory plans.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 1 years of prior retail planning or store allocation experience required
• Bachelor's degree in related discipline preferred or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated strong business analytical skills to achieve sales, gross margin, and inventory turn goals
• Ability to work within a rapidly changing environment with attention to detail
• Self-starter attitude with a desire to develop and improve processes
• Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, and demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Aptitude to function within deadlines while working both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to travel to Factory to Table events 3-4 times a year
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 lbs

EXTRA EXTRAS  

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365 or other store allocation software
• Experience with Power BI or other Data Warehouses

WHY JOIN US     Our mission is simple - to inspire and empower people everywhere to make joy through cooking. Our recipe is equal parts passion, hard work and fun with a culture as vibrant as our products. We constantly stretch ourselves and encourage our associates to do the same. When you join Le Creuset, you become part of a dynamic team that focuses on innovation and collaboration. You are part of something bigger…from your first day to every moment thereafter, you’re going to love what you do!

THE PERKS         

• Incredible benefits package
• Tremendous growth opportunities: Growth = Joy and we are all about encouraging both.
• Work/life balance: No need to show off your juggling skills, we offer the flexibility and the resources to balance both
• Generous employee discount: How much space do you have in your kitchen? Seriously.

FLSA STATUS      Exempt

EEO STATEMENT        Le Creuset is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Le Creuset seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.