Allocation analyst vs merchandise planner

Differences between allocation analyst and merchandise planner duties and responsibilities

Allocation analyst example responsibilities.

• Manage sales forecast and inventory at store level using E3.
• Analyze and forecast sales, manage inventory levels and determine distribution strategy to all Marshalls stores.
• Establish and maintain significant cross-functional relationships with buying team, distribution centers, logistics, store operations and other departments.
• Utilize E3 slim to project forecast, sales, and promotional events.
• Partner with the JDA systems administrator on the appropriate set up and maintenance of department SKUs.
• Analyze POS, inventory and shipment data to make inform decisions regarding replenishment of items at the store level.
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Merchandise planner example responsibilities.

• Monitor and analyze planned assortments by door in order to achieve plan turn goals and ROI.
• Manage purchase order logs to ensure plan receipts and IMU requirements are maintained in the department.
• Complete training on the JDA planning and forecasting system to effectively manage the financial aspects of each department.
• Implement and manage the E3 auto-replenishment system to optimize inventory levels of width-size shoes, core shoes and shoe accessories.
• Manage product flow in apparel category; determining order quantities and generating purchase orders for new and replenishment orders.
• Manage and maintain the OTB for specific departments by preparing forecasts, evaluating performance, and maximizing profitability while minimizing liabilities.
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