Allocation Analyst
Burlington is a major off-price retailer selling items such as clothing, accessories, home items, beauty products, toys, and more. The company, with over 1100 stores, is based in Burlington, NJ, and holds a spot on the Fortune 500 list. I will be working in the Planning & Allocations department of the business, which deals with how product gets distributed to the stores.
As an Allocation Analyst, I will be responsible for managing incoming allocations daily and allocating product to stores based on criteria such as store performance, product sales history, seasonal data, and more to ensure that product is being distributed to stores in a way that will maximize profit. My role will also include analyzing historical data to forecast trends for certain product and make decisions when allocating.
This job integrates knowledge of market trends, sales forecasting, and data analysis with the business of retail merchandising and planning. It will also incorporate the use of software like Microsoft Office, Power BI, Oracle, and other Burlington platforms.