Retail Allocator
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10089827 Location Anaheim, California, United States Business Consumer Products Games & Publishing Date posted May 09, 2024Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
The Retail Allocator determines the allocation strategy for departments & cross-category programs to increase revenue through product flow, performance, and method of replenishment. You will make 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 insights 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.
If selected for this role, 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 applies 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.
A positive demeanor with an ability to be responsive to feedback and pivot based on changing organizational priorities.
Flexible and adaptable, able to meet timelines in a changing 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
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, CA is $57,900 to $77,500 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About Consumer Products Games & Publishing:
Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Disney Global Product Dev & Creative, which is part of a business we call Consumer Products Games & Publishing.
Disney Global Product Dev & Creative is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.