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As a leading talent solutions partner, Aquent is thrilled to connect you with an innovative global enterprise that stands at the forefront of the consumer goods industry. This company is renowned for its unwavering commitment to excellence, groundbreaking products, and a powerful mission to inspire and empower individuals worldwide. Join a team that thrives on strategic thinking, data-driven decisions, and a passion for optimizing supply chains to deliver unparalleled consumer experiences. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring products reach their destination seamlessly, directly shaping product availability and market success, and ultimately delighting consumers globally.

Unleash Your Strategic Vision in Supply Chain Optimization

Are you a master of logistics with a keen eye for detail and a passion for ensuring products reach their destination seamlessly? We are searching for a highly motivated individual to step into a pivotal role where your strategic insights will directly shape product availability and market success. This is your chance to make a tangible impact, driving optimal inventory flow, maximizing sales, and mitigating risks to achieve ambitious financial targets. Your work will directly contribute to delighting consumers and advancing the company's global reach, playing a key role in bringing innovative products to market efficiently and effectively.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement seasonal flow plans and allocation strategies, aligning with key consumer priorities and revenue drivers.
• Manage the precise load-in and replenishment of products at the style, color, and size level for all retail locations.
• Continuously monitor store performance, adjusting allocation units in-season based on performance variances against plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify and execute in-season inventory trade activities across channels to maximize full-price sales.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels and Weeks of Supply (WOS) across various consumer segments and channels.
• Provide critical insights to assortment planning teams regarding size curve opportunities during the pre-season order entry process.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of product allocation in support of new store openings.
• Partner with merchandising and assortment planning teams to prioritize the allocation of essential and seasonal products across channels.

What You'll Bring

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of directly relevant experience in allocation or demand planning.
• Demonstrated experience in retail field or store operations.
• Proficiency in data analysis, spreadsheet management, and advanced Excel skills.
• Proven ability to present complex information and recommendations concisely to diverse audiences.
• A deep understanding of how to leverage data for decision-making and effectively communicate business needs.
• Solid understanding of financial, product, and inventory planning principles.
• Strong comprehension of merchandise, consumer trends, and strategic retail planning.
• Solid knowledge of MS Windows applications.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• An understanding of store operations, including how freight is received and processed.
• Familiarity with the Just Enough allocation system.
• Previous experience within the consumer goods or apparel industry.