Merchandise Allocator - Windsor Fashions

Windsor is currently seeking a Merchandise Allocator to join our Windsor Family at our Corporate Headquarters in Santa Fe Springs, CA. This person will be a member within the Allocation Department. Like any member of the family, the Allocator is expected to represent Windsor and its mission statement with integrity. The Merchandise Allocator will be tasked with facilitating the allocation and replenishment of a specific product category to all stores, using standard processes to maintain optimum stock levels at the distribution center and the retail stores. The Allocator should be energetic, organized, determined and overall, fashionable.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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

Qualifications and Requirements:

• At least one year of merchandise allocations experience required or experience in related areas such as assistant buyer, assistant planner, replenishment analyst, etc
• Advance level working in Microsoft Office Excel
• Positive, respectful and self-motivated attitude
• Passionate about fashion and knowledgeable/up-to-date on latest trends
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
• Outstanding organizational/time-management skills
• Degree in Fashion, Management or related fields desired (design, logistics, textiles, supply chain, merchandising, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to pick up new skills-sets quickly and efficiently

Physical/Environmental Demands and Overtime & Availability:

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances. Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a small amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Adequate movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Team members are required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

*Job descriptions are merely a summary of the position. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change and may include any other that management finds necessary to successfully maintain business operations.

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