Position:Merchandise Allocator 239 Department:Planning & Allocation Reports to:Sr.
Merchandise Allocator Direct Reports:No FLSA Status:Non-exempt Location:3880 N Mission Los Angeles, CA 90031 With new owners and strong leadership, Forever 21 is evolving into what can only be described as a well known retail turnaround!
Now owned by SPARC Simon Property Group, and Authentic Brands Group, and led by CEO Daniel Kulle, 2020 was a year of reconstructing the foundation of this popular fashion brand to deliver amazing products that our customers expect to be trendy, relevant and value to them.
We’re implementing new strategic priorities across the company, determined to make Forever 21 a place where top technologists, creatives, and merchandizers will come to make their mark on the future of fast fashion retail with an enhanced commitment to sustainability and community engagement.
We welcome anyone to apply who has big ideas and is willing to roll up their sleeves to make those ideas a reality.
There are no ” Ivory tower” roles at Forever 21.
From the C-Suite to the Brand Associates, we’re making our transformation happen together.
If youre obsessed to serve our customer, if you elevate any team you work on, and if you are passionate about fashion, we want to hear from you!
Job Purpose: The Merchandise Allocator will be tasked with facilitating the allocation and replenishment of a specific product category of Forever 21 merchandise to all stores, using standard processes to maintain optimum stock levels at the distribution center and the retail stores.
Deliverables: Execute merchandise allocations incorporating seasonal strategies, weekly allocation/shipment targets, analysis of sales and market trends, store inventory levels, demographics, store capacity, sell-through rates, buying quantities, and product content Utilize understanding of standard assortment strategies and nuances of supply chains to resolve store and distribution center inquiries regarding allocation and inventory Collaborate with Merchandise Planners and Buying groups to identify growth opportunities and minimize down-trending business.
This includes identifying the best assortment of merchandise for stores, based on past sales performances, emerging trends, and store needs.
Generate sales-to-stock reports to monitor store inventory levels to ensure ideal stock levels are consistently maintained to meet customer demand Determine category unit and replenishment plans for a designated set of Forever 21 brands, based on each stores historical performance and projected trends Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications: Must have a high school diploma; Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Mathematics, or any related discipline strongly preferred Must have 2+ years of relevant work experience in allocation or inventory analysis, preferably in the retail industry Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills required, including v-lookups and pivot tables: Must be comfortable handling and manipulating large data sets Must be highly attentive to detail due to the nature of the job being predominately numbers based Must have an adequate analytical acumen and skill set, including the ability to recognize trends and patterns within a large and complex data setWhat we Expect Customer Obsession: you know whoyourcustomer is and working in service to them is working in service to our end consumer.
Commitment to Top Talent:you are passionate about working with the best possible people.
You know how to attract them, develop them, and teach others to do the same.
Retail is Detail:the details tell the real story!
You are obsessed with quality product, quality experience, quality regardless of the segment of the company that your role occupies.
Even if you find some details challenging, you know who to ask for backup because what is most important is that your customer has the most excellent experience possible.
Entrepreneurial Spirit:your work is not just your job, its your passion.
You haveand act onideas about how to make your role, your department, and the company a better place.
You know why you want to be part of building Forever 21s future, are a highly collaborative and resourceful individual who can function at a high level, and are committed to collaborating every day.
Forever 21 will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance NO.
184652.