Merchandise Planning & Allocation Analyst [AQ-12998]

Aquent is partnering with a leading global retail brand renowned for its iconic presence and commitment to customer satisfaction. This organization thrives on innovation, delivering high-quality products, and optimizing its operational excellence to meet dynamic market demands. Join a team where your contributions directly influence the flow of products to customers, ensuring an exceptional shopping experience and driving significant business growth.

Responsibilities

• Execute inventory deployment and allocation strategies across various channels and store formats.
• Analyze sales, demand, and inventory trends to optimize stock levels and maximize performance.
• Partner closely with merchandising, planning, and operations teams to support floorset planning and assortment strategies.
• Perform detailed store-level and size-level analysis to identify opportunities and correct inventory imbalances.
• Generate recurring and ad-hoc reporting to support critical inventory and planning decisions.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve assortment productivity and allocation efficiency.
• Support international and domestic partners, including franchise relationships, to align inventory strategies globally.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements in reporting, analytics, and deployment workflows.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in merchandise planning, allocation, or inventory deployment within retail or consumer goods.
• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including working with large datasets, building models, and creating pivot tables.
• Experience with store-level, SKU-level, or size-level performance analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
• Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience in apparel, fashion, or size-intensive retail environments.
• Exposure to international markets or franchise operations.
• Familiarity with planning, forecasting, or allocation systems (any equivalent tools).
• Understanding of retail financial metrics such as sales, margin, sell-through, and inventory turns.
• Experience supporting floorset planning or assortment optimization.

Benefits

• Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans.
• Paid sick leave.
• Retirement plans with a company match.
• Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.