Role: Allocation Analyst and Outlet Lead, North America
Team: NA Allocation and Fulfillment

Scope: Individual Contributor, P3

Years of Experience:  4+

Location: Ventura, CA

As the Allocation Analyst and Outlet Lead, you are an integral part of the DTC business, responsible for NA outlet allocation planning, inventory management, sales creation/tracking and forecasting for this channel of the company’s off-price business. You are also a key contributor to the greater NA DTC team helping to orchestrate fulfillment efforts with responsibility for the exposure planning and reporting of the NA Distributed Order Management (DOM) system.

This is a key and dynamic role for North America DTC and in this role, you will be able to directly impact our pursuit to Save Our Home Planet by using data to drive business decisions to meet stakeholder needs, to factor the right product to the right place at the right time.

What You’ll Do

• Build outlet off price strategies to hit sales targets while also maximizing margins and optimizing stock to sales ratios
• Plan and execute weekly distribution flows to outlet stores based on current inventory/in transit and sales trends aligned to meet/exceed weekly/monthly/annual financial targets
• Maintain ongoing cross-functional partnerships with the merchandise/planning teams aiding in company allocation strategies that support DTC financial objectives
• Work closely with the warehouse logistics, retail operations and accounting teams to align efforts and communication to drive operational efficiency and minimize costs
• Manage reporting for NA retail allocations – Including dept KPI’s such as In-stock and Stockout
• Align and execute discounts in the ERP system across the DTC channels
• Maintain clear DTC rule creation and orchestration for DOM exposure tracking, prioritizing ship complete in-region while work to minimizing out of stock scenarios  
• Aid in addressing needed error corrections for system transfer orders and pricing discrepancies

Who You Are

• Adaptable: Able to work in a dynamic environment
• Self-motivated: Driven to achieve your goals and overcome challenges
• Strategic: Able to think big picture and drive work accordingly
• Detail Orientated: Value time management and work to quickly identify mistakes and finds ways to rectify them
• Collaborative: Works effectively with others to achieve shared goals
• Resilient: Comfortable and confident through change management
• Influential: Able to bring complex material solutions to the table and get buy in for execution

Experience You Bring

• 4+ years of experience in an analytics role, preferably for a retail company
• Experience in buying/merchandising, allocation and or item planning
• Aptitude to evaluate financial acumen and translate information into actionable recommendations
• BA/BS or equivalent additional work experience preferred
• Able to deliver strong and thorough presentations, identifying business issues and proposing solutions
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel experience) and possess aptitude to learn technical applications quickly
• Experience in ERP, system replenishment and forecasting systems
• Experience in report creation in Tableau and/or Power BI

Hiring range: $87,000 - $97,000

Pay range: $72,000 - $108,000

At Patagonia, pay ranges are assigned to a job based on the location specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget.

Benefits

Patagonia offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement and leave of absence plans. Benefit plans may vary slightly depending on the nature of your employment. 

Employee Conduct
It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers and vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.