Retail Allocator- Disney Cruise Line

Job Posting Title:

Retail Allocator- Disney Cruise Line

Req ID:

10082712

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

The Retail Allocator determines the allocation strategy for departments & cross-category programs to maximize revenue through product flow, performance, and method of replenishment. This individual makes decisions based on business insights and analytics, pricing, promotion, and event strategies. The Allocator, will evaluate the assortment and react to in-season performance, trends, and learnings to inform & adjust future inventory flow and replenishment. The Allocator demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of all financial key performance indicators and can balance across channels to achieve intended business results.

The Retail Allocator will report to the Manager, Allocation

This is a Full-Time role

What You Will Do

• In partnership with the leader, develop the allocation strategies for departments & cross-category programs for all channels to achieve growth and profitability that align with core objectives.

• Serve as an active partner to ensure inventory levels support channel needs.

• Establish initial presentation quantities.

• Ensure floor sets and item inventory are positioned to meet critical product launches.

• Leverage weekly business insights to understand item level performance to increase in-season opportunities and minimize liability.

• Determine the appropriate methods of replenishment.

• Identify/recommend backfill strategies for all brick-and-mortar locations.

• Understand item product lifecycle and manage target exit dates through effective coordination, consolidation, and promotional recommendations.

• Identify data integrity concerns and request appropriate courses of action to solve them.

• Understands and utilizes tools available to purchase, analyze, and react to trends in the business to achieve growth and profitability objectives.

• Proactively provide communication on stock availability.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of merchandise planning experience.

• Proficient in Microsoft tools & Business Objects

• Strong financial and analytical skills.

• Strong communication skills, including comfort with executive-level presentations.

• Detailed orientation with strong organizational skills.

• Demonstrated a positive attitude with an ability to be responsive to feedback and pivot based on changing organizational priorities.

• Flexible and adaptable with demonstrated ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines in a fast paced environment.

• Resourceful with the ability to prioritize, problem solve, and make decisions.

• Strong ability to collaborate with peers and partners.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or equivalent work experience

Additional Information

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Job Posting Segment:

NA - Global Retail

Job Posting Primary Business:

Parks (NA)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Retail Allocation

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Kissimmee, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-03-15