The Allocation Analyst is the entry level into the Allocation Team. The analyst manages the inventory levels across the store base for one or more departments. It is their responsibility with the guidance of Allocation leadership to ensure proper execution of the Brand’s merchandising strategies. Allocation Analyst reports to a Planner or Divisional Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that in-season product/store inventory levels reflect the Merchandising strategies and are allocated properly to meet or exceed sales, gross margin, and inventory goals
• Develop department/class/style level allocation strategies for in-season execution
• Own initial inventory releases
• Support Allocation Planners and Associate Planners
• Track receipts to support in-season allocation strategies
• Manage inventory to support regional opportunities
• Partner with team leaders to perform in-season and post-season analysis to identify future opportunities
• Provide ad hoc analysis
• Build relationships with DC business partners and product cross-functional team
• Manage Basic inventory levels to support in stock levels, as necessary by department

Skills Required:

• Keep pace with a fast moving and constantly changing work environment
• Have an aptitude to learn technical applications quickly
• Understands basic retail math
• Capable to solve problems with effective solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Particularly Excel)
• Able to build effective relationships with all business partners
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrate proficient listening, written and oral communication skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 1 years of work experience, retail field experience is preferred
• Available to work some Saturdays

• Full Benefits
• Employee Discount

Named after the delicious French dessert, Charlotte Russe began its sweet journey in 1975 with the first store opening in Carlsbad, California. Putting a spotlight on women in their teens and early twenties, our store offered access to major fashion trends at value-oriented prices. And over a few exciting decades, the mall-based chain went from 35 stores in Southern California to 500+ stores across the United States and Puerto Rico.

Us Today:

True to our California roots, Charlotte Russe is headquartered in San Francisco with operational offices just down the coast in San Diego. Among fab, fashion-forward merchandise, we also serve up proprietary Charlotte Russe and Refuge brands that our clientele loves. Check us out online or pop into one of our retail locations to see where all the fabulosity happens.

Live. Work. Laugh. In style. We love what we do at Charlotte Russe, and it shows in our employees—amazing, dedicated people with an eye for style. We work together seamlessly—like a great outfit—but we're always on the lookout for superstar additions. If you love fashion and an exciting, innovative workplace, then come join us!