Allocation Specialist at L&R Distributors – Brooklyn, New York

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

The Allocation Specialist supports the Allocation Team within the Category Development team. They help plan and distribute products for seasonal updates in stores. They work with different teams to ensure everything runs smoothly and meets goals. This role reports to the Director of Allocations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in planning and managing product distributions for seasonal updates in stores, including items like cosmetics, toys, kitchenware, and office supplies.
• Help with purchasing tasks, such as identifying needs, placing orders, tracking orders, and releasing sales orders.
• Enter, link, and allocate merchandise in planograms to ensure proper product placement and organization in stores.
• Share project updates and potential issues with other team members to ensure smooth onboarding.
• Work on improving allocation processes with other teams.
• Build good relationships with different teams and departments.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

REQUIREMENTS

• 2-5 years of allocation experience within the retail environment. Including familiarity with the intersection between assortment planning, planogramming and allocations. (preferred)
• Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and basic formulas
• Strong critical thinking abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiarity with Asana, Outlook, and Teams
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills with Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong sense of ownership, proactive, can-do attitude
• Curiosity and vigor to learn, grow and challenge the status quo.
• Passion for exceeding customer expectations

WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS: Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

PAY RANGE: $60,000 - $65,000 per year

BENEFITS

• Fully remote
• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off