Inventory Allocator

Position Purpose: Establishes and maintains appropriate SKU/Store inventory levels by effectively employing systems (BlueYonder Fulfillment), tools, process and standardized reporting as well as strategic input from cross functional partners in support of sales forecasts. Successfully manages product lifecycle, achieves designated exit dates, interprets store feedback regarding selling patterns/demographics, and provides analytical insight as the means of supporting the successful implementation of L.L.Bean's and Inventory Management's strategic objectives. Contributes independently, may mentor others.

We offer:

• Extraordinary employee experience

• Flexible schedule

• Working from home

• Fitness subsidy

• Education subsidy

• 3 paid days to enjoy outdoor activities

• 5 Personal/sick days

• L.L.Bean employee discount

• Asociación solidarista

• Life and medical insurance

• Company doctor

About the role:

• Manages part of the business employing approved processes, controls and reporting; assigned product categories with medium to high complexity.

• Demonstrates understanding and appropriate use of BlueYonder Fulfillment Replenishment and Dynamic Allocations; helps drive revision of methodologies pertaining to the optimal use of systems.

• Demonstrates business acumen and cross-functional knowledge in understanding strategic planning across channels. Maintains awareness of Allocations approaches for all categories, as well as the Forecasting/Buying functions as they relate to the end-to-end, omni-channel process.

• Drives and maintains accuracy in Replenishment, New to Floor, and New Store Fit-Up orders.

• Provides insight into the identification of patterns and relationships in data to break through high level of detail. Maintains an objective view of findings, guides others in formulating conclusions from analysis.

• Drives a proactive approach to identifying & managing business trends versus reacting to issues.

• Supports department leadership and collaborates with cross-functional team members to ensure channel deliverables are met.

• Helps monitor, prioritize, and implement the day to day execution of assigned tasks, responsibilities and coordination of team workload; may mentor others.

• Engages in ongoing relationship development and management across a broad range of omni-channel business partners and peer leaders.

• Supports company-wide strategic efforts and quickly adapts to workflow and business impacts

About you:

• Education Level: 4-Year Bachelors Degree

• Years of experience: 3+ years

• Forecasting, Buying or Allocations related experience/knowledge

• Strong analytical skills

• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills

• Strong Excel and systems aptitude - BlueYonder Fulfillment

• Ability to work in a systematic and organized approach

• Strong attention to detail; works in a precise, methodical manner

• Effectively utilizes guidelines, processes, and tools for success

• Delivers quality results within tight timelines

• Strong interpersonal skills, team player, and results-oriented

• Strong Communicator

• Engaged, self-motivated with a positive presence

• Resilient and able to effectively navigate ambiguous situations

• Seeks out diverse thinking and many voices to problem solve

• Strives to continuously learn, grow, and develop, and help others

• Ability to see the bigger picture for objective decision making

• Emerging leadership skills