What are the responsibilities and job description for the Store Analyst position at Aeropostale?
Overview
The Store Analyst is responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels in our stores. They are responsible for initial allocations as well as replenishment of all goods. Allocators work closely with their cross-functional partners to identify and react to business needs.
Responsibilities
• Manage the financial success of one or more divisions/departments by meeting sales, gross margin and inventory productivity goals. • Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by division/department/class/style, store, and size. • Devise executable strategies to achieve financial goals. Be able to clearly communicate to cross-functional teams.• Collaborate with Merchandising and Planning to replenish product levels in stores to support current forecast.• Ensure accurate and on-time initial allocation of new floorsets. • Manage inventory for all carry-forward styles at size to meet financial plan.• Analyze size selling at store level. Make recommendations to improve size ownership going forward.• Executing sizing and packing strategies to optimize size selling and operational efficiencies at the stores and distribution center.• Track all inbounding receipts and communicate to cross-functional teams of any possibility of late receipts.
Qualifications
• At least one year of experience in Allocations and/or a few years of retail store experience• Bachelor's Degree in related field• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel • Has strong sense of organization, priority, and time management skills• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal• Proven analytical skills and attention to detail• Ability to build, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with cross-functional team
• Travel may be required, based on business needs.• Adhere to regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration. Job duties may be performed effectively using the hybrid work program designated by the company.• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor as the company retains the right to change duties to this position.• Must have authorization to work in the United States.
Physical Requirements:• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards and Company’s policy.• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day • Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day • Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods• Ability to position self to reach at or below shoulder level• Ability to carry equipment, move boxes/samples, etc.
Requirements & EEO Statement
SPARC Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce, and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship and any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to the full inclusion of qualified individuals in the job application and interview process. Employees are expected to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), and applicable state disability laws, it is the policy of SPARC to provide a reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is required to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources department.
