Designer Brands · 1 week ago
Allocation Analyst-HYBRID
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expDesigner Brands is a leading footwear company operating nearly 675 stores across North America. As an Allocation Analyst, you will execute allocation strategies to ensure the right inventory reaches the right stores at the right time, while collaborating with various teams to improve product flow and store performance.
Consumer GoodsFashionManufacturingProduct DesignRetailShoes
Responsibilities
Execute allocations for an assigned product category, aligned to assortment strategy and store capacity
Ensure inventory levels support store needs while balancing productivity and availability
Analyze product performance at both store and item levels
Identify risks and opportunities that affect in-stocks and overall productivity
Translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations
Collaborate closely with Merchants and Planning partners to understand assortment strategies and product life cycles
Participate in weekly cross‑functional meetings, hindsight reviews, and pre‑season discussions to inform allocation decisions
Develop and maintain ad hoc reporting to track performance and support allocation strategies
Communicate findings clearly and effectively to cross‑functional teams, using data to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities
Contribute to process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and automation within allocation systems
Qualification
Required
1–2 years of experience in allocation, planning, analytics, or retail inventory management
BA or BS required, preferably in a business‑related field
Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in retail math
Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and draw actionable insights
Excel knowledge and skills are required
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner across teams and levels
Ability to clearly share insights, recommendations, and rationale behind decisions
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
Comfortable making judgment‑based decisions and solving problems independently
Able to adapt quickly in a fast‑paced, evolving retail environment
Team‑oriented, with a shared focus on achieving common goals
Preferred
Experience working with retail allocation systems preferred (Blue Yonder/JDA, Oracle, or similar)
Benefits
Free virtual health care
Robust family/fertility benefits
401(k) w/ match
Training programs
Professional development
Education assistance
30% off at DSW & com
Discounts across our family of brands
Company
Designer Brands
Designer Brands is a retail company that designs and produces a variety of footwear and accessories.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0M2022-06-01Angel· $0M
Leadership Team
Doug Howe
Chief Executive Officer
Roger Rawlins
Chief Executive Officer
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