At The 99 Store you’ll find a career that is more than just a job. We promise to provide you with the opportunity, and we will empower you to make it your own and run with it.You’re invited to Start your career at the 99, Stay to make big impacts, and continue to Grow with us! #StartStayGrowOur StoryThe 99 Stores is a leading premium value retail chain that exists to provide the communities we serve an exciting primary shopping destination for our price savvy enthusiasts. We have over 386 retail stores in CA, NV, AZ, and TX and counting! Our categories grow day by day, and we are a one-stop destination for fresh produce, grocery, home goods, electronics, toys, home decor, party supplies, stationary, and so much more!Our Core Values:* Customer First* Win as a team* Treat everyone with dignity and respect* Every penny Counts* Celebrate and inspire the Magic of 99 in all you doThe Manager of Central Allocation will be responsible for total company analysis of product flow from DC to stores & DC to DC transfers, and all the related sales and inventory analytics and reporting to better understand company performance. In collaboration with the planning and allocation partners, ad hoc requests will be supported on an on-going basis, with this position reporting into the Sr Director of Allocation.Responsibilities:* Lead total company DC to Store flow planning, advanced analytics and reporting.* Develop analytic tools to evaluate and manage sales and product performance* Perform analysis of SKU and historical product performance to influence optimal store assortments* Analyze actual business performance relative to forecast and trends, reporting variances to demand forecast.* Provide item level store clustering, ensuring alignment to assortment and space goals.* Propose action plans to capitalize on opportunities and mitigate risks* Run weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reporting to evaluate product and category performance* Monitor total inventory levels and coordinate with Sr Director of Allocation to adjust targets and address issues.* Monitor shifts in demand on key global projects to identify risks and opportunities for current stock, incoming product flow, and future buys* Coordinate with Planning team to place purchase orders, confirm delivery dates, and manage inventory flow to stores for key global merchandising initiatives* Collaborate with cross functional teams inclusive of but not limited to, space planning, marketing, and logistics, in support of allocation for key global merchandise initiatives.* Support Store Renovation and new Store Openings* Lead the Market Intensification initiative for the allocation team* Manage the Transfer of good between distribution centers* Maintain system settings in support of global merchandise initiatives such as MAP and Seasonal sets.* Act as systems expert for data reporting (SQL, Power BI, SAP Analysis, and Excel based reports) Abide to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy.* Ensure compliance with internal controls as applicable to your function within the organization.Requirements:* BA/BS college degree or commensurate work experience* Prior experience in merchandising, planning and analysis* 3+ years of analytical/planning experience in a wholesale or retail environment* Proficient with Microsoft Access, Excel and PowerPoint* Strong analytical skills including demonstrated aptitude with financial analysis and ability to generate insight from large and complex data sets* Strong communication skills including the ability to effectively articulate viewpoint to executive leadership and ability to write compelling executive level presentations* Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.* Strong financial acumen including experience with the retail and cost methods of accounting* Ability to get results despite a large workload, competing demands and working in a fast-paced environment* Ability to effectively prioritize multiple demands, adjust to change quickly and work constructively under pressure* Ability to structure nebulous projects and to work constructively under tight deadlines* Strong and above average Excel skills. (Index Functions, Pivot Tables, Etc)* Proficient understanding of the stores need, system capability and company directives* Ability to work in fast paced environment