Allocation Analyst

This is a Full Time Job

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Quick Summary (full description below):
Three Ten, part of the Sony Music Entertainment Group, is hiring an Allocator to manage inventory planning and allocation processes, ensuring timely product distribution to retail locations and maximizing sales and profitability.

• Years of Experience Required: 3+ years (36+ Months) in data analysis within retail or the music space.
• Salary: Not mentioned.
• Required Experience: Expertise in data analysis, inventory planning, and allocation; proficiency in Excel; strong analytical and communication skills.
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Experience in cross-functional collaboration and process optimization; adaptive to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Workplace Requirements: Location: Los Angeles, CA. In-office.
• Education Requirements: Not mentioned.
• Hard Skills Required: Data analysis, inventory planning, Excel proficiency, and process/system improvements.
• Soft Skills Required: Creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, adaptability, and organizational skills.
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage; 401(k) employer matching; resources for mental health and family care; tuition and student loan reimbursement; winter recess.

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Three Ten
Allocator
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Three Ten, a merchandising company and part of the Sony Music Entertainment Group, is seeking an Allocator to support its retail growth. The Allocator will manage the inventory planning and allocation process to ensure timely delivery of goods to retail locations and distribution centers, maximizing sales and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with the OSR team on pre-planning to build location planning forecasts.
• Adjust in-season sales trends to influence store allocations aligned with customer demand.
• Allocate merchandise based on location plans to optimize inventory placement.
• Support pre-season allocation strategies, including inventory parameters and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Merchandise Planning, DC Operations, and Merchandising.
• Track forecast accuracy and create benchmarks to improve performance.
• Identify risks and opportunities through reporting and analytics.
• Drive process and system improvements to optimize inventory and profitability.

Qualifications:
• Minimum 3 years of experience in data analysis within retail or the music space.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills to identify trends and create actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Excel with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits Include:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) employer matching.
• Mental health resources, fertility coverage, and family care programs.
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, and adoption/surrogacy support.
• Paid time off, including a winter recess.