MINISO USA · 2 hours ago
Senior Merchandise Allocator
West Covina, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$79K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expMINISO USA is seeking a Senior Merchandise Allocator to lead allocation and replenishment strategy across assigned categories, driving full-price sales and inventory efficiency. This role involves managing in-season replenishment, collaborating with various teams, and providing detailed analyses to support financial goals and product strategies.
Retail
Responsibilities
Manage in-season replenishment and inventory for 350+ stores by Category, rebalancing to maximize sell-through, considering sales trends, store capacity, and visual merchandising requirements
Partner with our planning team to keep the product pipeline flowing smoothly
Fine-tune and adjust allocations to meet demand while minimizing overstock and out-of-stock situations
Collaborate with the warehouse team to ensure products reach the right places at the right time
Weekly reporting and analysis to monitor the business and communicate weekly product performance and shifts in the business and react accordingly
Oversee stock flow to ensure timely store fulfillment and correct SKU placement by Tier/Grade, while identifying and mitigating stock liabilities such as constrained inventory in top-performing categories and slow-moving product requiring promotional or markdown action
Perform detailed analyses to identify actionable opportunities at the store level
Develop and maintain weekly reporting on sales trends, shipping status, and allocation execution by store and category
Monitor stock-to-sales ratios and provide visibility to in-season inventory performance
Support in-season inventory adjustments and maximize sales potential across all doors and channels
Dive into sales forecasts, historical data, and upcoming events to ensure our products are where they need to be
Provide post-season analysis to inform future allocation strategies and buying decisions
Identify underperforming stores or product categories and recommend corrective actions
Deliver insights and strategic recommendations to cross-functional partners
Function as a subject matter expert in allocation systems, tools, and best practices
Analytical genius with the power to uncover trends and patterns from large amounts of data
Strategic thinker who relishes making decisions that drive success
Obsessively detail-oriented to ensure flawless execution
Advance Excell skills and familiarity with inventory management systems
Excellent communicator who thrives in a cross-functional environment
Demonstrates exceptional time management, effectively prioritizing and balancing multiple tasks
Adaptability and flexibility
In-depth understanding of supply chain processes, including demand forecasting and inventory optimization
Qualification
Required
Manage in-season replenishment and inventory for 350+ stores by Category, rebalancing to maximize sell-through, considering sales trends, store capacity, and visual merchandising requirements
Partner with our planning team to keep the product pipeline flowing smoothly
Fine-tune and adjust allocations to meet demand while minimizing overstock and out-of-stock situations
Collaborate with the warehouse team to ensure products reach the right places at the right time
Weekly reporting and analysis to monitor the business and communicate weekly product performance and shifts in the business and react accordingly
Oversee stock flow to ensure timely store fulfillment and correct SKU placement by Tier/Grade, while identifying and mitigating stock liabilities such as constrained inventory in top-performing categories and slow-moving product requiring promotional or markdown action
Perform detailed analyses to identify actionable opportunities at the store level
Develop and maintain weekly reporting on sales trends, shipping status, and allocation execution by store and category
Monitor stock-to-sales ratios and provide visibility to in-season inventory performance
Support in-season inventory adjustments and maximize sales potential across all doors and channels
Dive into sales forecasts, historical data, and upcoming events to ensure our products are where they need to be
Provide post-season analysis to inform future allocation strategies and buying decisions
Identify underperforming stores or product categories and recommend corrective actions
Deliver insights and strategic recommendations to cross-functional partners
Function as a subject matter expert in allocation systems, tools, and best practices
Analytical genius with the power to uncover trends and patterns from large amounts of data
Strategic thinker who relishes making decisions that drive success
Obsessively detail-oriented to ensure flawless execution
Advance Excel skills and familiarity with inventory management systems
Excellent communicator who thrives in a cross-functional environment
Demonstrates exceptional time management, effectively prioritizing and balancing multiple tasks
Adaptability and flexibility
In-depth understanding of supply chain processes, including demand forecasting and inventory optimization
Bachelor's degree in business, preferably with a specialization in Supply Chain Management
Additionally, a minimum of 3 years or more substantial work experience in owning allocation strategy for multiple categories/regions
Company
MINISO USA
MINISO is a globally recognized retail brand, offering high-quality, affordable products with innovative designs. Since entering the U.S.
1001-5000 employees
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