Hot Topic

Retailer of music-inspired fashion and collectibles

Allocation Analyst

Inventory ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCity of Industry, CA, USA$65k - $70k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Arts degree is required.
A thorough understanding of Microsoft Excel is required.
Retail allocation experience is preferred but not required.
The candidate must have strong analytical and mathematical skills.
The candidate must be able to work independently and collaboratively.
The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The candidate must be able to balance competing priorities.
The candidate must have a positive outlook and be able to adapt to change.
The candidate must be eligible to work in the United States, as employment eligibility is verified through E-Verify.

Responsibilities

Develop a thorough understanding of assigned categories' businesses through frequent analysis.
Create omnichannel allocation strategies, including initial allocations, reorders, and replenishment from backstock.
Regularly analyze in-stock positions for company-defined never-outs.
Provide assortment recommendations to buyers to ensure appropriate depth and all-store-to-layer ratios.
Develop seasonal allocation strategies to support inventory flow during peak periods, maintain optimal inventory placement across channels, identify potential in-season inventory gluts, and partner with cross-functional teams to reduce post-peak inventory liabilities.
Provide test-style performance and rollout recommendations to the cross-functional team.
Identify reorder opportunities and provide bottom-up recommendations.
Create and maintain size scales and grades, which are volume indices that determine store assortment depth and breadth.
Perform ad hoc analysis as needed.

Desired Qualifications

Retail allocation experience is preferred but not required.

Salary Range: 65000 to 70000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Do you love numbers and being analytical? We are looking for an Omni-Channel Allocation Analyst to join our team! In this role you will perform data analysis to anticipate customer demand, locate assortment opportunities, and accurately position the inventory. Here at Hot Topic we are open to fresh perspectives, and this role provides the opportunity to get creative when it comes to problem-solving.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Develop a thorough understanding of your categories’ business through frequent analysis
Applying your learnings, you will create omni-channel allocation strategies. These strategies include initial allocations, re-orders, and replenishment from backstock
Analyze in-stock position regularly for company defined “never-outs”
Provide assortment recommendations to buyers to ensure appropriate depth and all-store to layer ratios
Develop seasonal allocation strategies to support the flow of seasonal inventory during peak periods. Maintain optimal inventory placement across channels and identify potential inventory gluts in-season. Partner with cross-functional team to reduce inventory liabilities post-peak
Provide test style performance and roll-out recommendations to the cross-functional team
Identify re-order opportunities and provide recommendations from a bottoms-up perspective
Create and maintain size scales and grades (volume indices that determine a store’s depth and breadth of assortment) for your areas.
Ad-hoc analysis as needed

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

BA degree
A thorough understanding of Microsoft Excel
Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
Ability to flex between working independently and within a team
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to balance competing priorities
A positive outlook and the ability to adapt to change
Retail allocation experience preferred but not required

Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

About the Company

Hot Topic

Retailer of music-inspired fashion and collectibles

Hot Topic sells music and pop culture–inspired fashion and accessories to teens and young adults through online and physical stores. Its product lineup includes clothing, body jewelry, backpacks, home decor, and collectibles such as exclusive Funko Pop! figures, updated frequently with new arrivals and limited releases. Customers shop online or in stores and can choose direct delivery or free in-store pickup, with promotions and sales events to attract buyers. The company differentiates itself by offering exclusive items tied to music and media and maintaining an omnichannel presence to engage a young, trend-focused audience.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: United States
Founded: 1989

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Hot Topic

See more jobs