Allocation Analyst

Company: Ross Stores, Inc.
Location: Dublin
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Welcome to Ross Stores, Inc., where our differences make us stronger--- At Ross and dd's, inclusion is a way of life. We care about our Associates and the communities we serve and we value their differences. We are committed to building diverse teams and an inclusive culture. We respect and celebrate the diversity of backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us. Come join us as we continue our diversity, equality and inclusion journey!

Position Overview

Ross Stores, Inc. is the fast-growing off-price retailer that can't be missed. We're taking the off-price retail industry by storm by delivering the best branded bargains to our customers across the nation, the District of Colombia and Guam. You will be a part of making that happen. Your role will be comprised of two main functions: Ensuring assortment strategies are executed and all store volumes are supported each season. In a typical week, you may participate in meetings with merchants and planners in our Buying Offices or help resolve inventory challenges through data analytics and problem solving. Your collaboration with cross functional partners will drive the best products to our stores, and your creative agility will play an integral role in making Ross Stores the most efficient off-price retailer in the industry.

Responsibilities And Performance Profile

• Execute the Merchant Vision. Intuitively understand and drive data analysis to support the execution of buyer assortment strategies. Facilitate the analysis to ensure all store volumes are appropriately inventoried each season.
• Flex Your Excel Skills. Take large amounts of raw data, consolidate, and create allocation strategies and solutions.
• Roll with the Punches. Move seamlessly between projects, adapting quickly to sudden changes in priorities.
• Translate Ideas: You work well cross-functionally and can clearly communicate the points between data and decisions. You're comfortable presenting your unique ideas to others.
• Be Creative. Define allocation approaches and assess assortment needs across diverse store demographics, to deliver the right products to the right stores at the right time.
• Know Your Business. Identify issues impacting breadth of assortment within your business unit, such as Men Shoes or Cosmetics by participating in store visits, communicating findings, and sharing your recommendations.
  
  About Our Team
  
  We're a team of highly-motivated and data driven individuals with a commitment to growth and excellence. When you join our team, you're joining a family that emphasizes career development and advancement. We offer robust training to every new member, provide you with new opportunities to share your knowledge with others, and we work hard to build and maintain an inclusive environment for Associates entering Ross at any stage of their career.
  
  If this sounds like the place for you, we encourage you to apply!
  
  Qualifications
  
  • Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience conducting data analysis, preferably in retail.
  • Associates or Bachelors degree preferred, but not required.
  • Expert skillset in MS Excel
  • Ability to work cross functionally with high attention to detail.
  • Strong written and spoken communication skills to socialize performance.
    
    DISCLAIMER
    
    This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.
    
    Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

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