Assistant, Allocation Analyst

WHAT IS THE BRAND?

Mashburn is an Atlanta-based apparel and lifestyle brand launched in 2007 with a singular passion: taking care of people. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a nationally-recognized assortment of menswear (Sid Mashburn) and womenswear (Ann Mashburn) alongside other high-quality, iconic brands. We want to be the world's go-to lifestyle shop - a place that embodies service and style, accessibility and luxury, and, for us, the very best of everything. Most excitingly, our story is still unfolding, and incredible growth opportunities lie ahead...

WHAT IS THE JOB?

The Assistant, Allocation Analyst drives operational excellence through the strategic execution of initial and replenishment inventory allocations across both retail stores and e-commerce channels. This role is responsible for analyzing sales performance, monitoring stock levels, and evaluating inventory strategies to ensure optimal product availability and efficiency. The Analyst proactively identifies trends and responds with data-driven adjustments to support business objectives. This position reports to the Director of Planning, is classified as a full-time, exempt role and is onsite in Atlanta, GA.

WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES?

• Inventory Distribution: Execute initial product allocations to stores based on regional demand, store capacity, and sales forecasts.


• Data Analysis: Monitor and analyze sales data, sell-through rates, and stock-to-sales ratios to make data-driven allocation decisions.


• Planning: Forecast/plan inbound and outbound receipts flows


• Focus on in-season management of inventory levels in each store location to maximize sales


• Plan store-level stock optimization with execution of initial allocations, store replenishment and maintenance of ideal model stock


• Conduct monthly and seasonal inventory consolidations based on performance and demand


• Manage basic stock & evergreen replenishment and allocations adjusting parameters to prevent overstock or out-of-stock situation


• Manage end-of-season pull-backs


• Participate in weekly Merch team calls with all stores and react and execute accordingly


• Support store requests with localized inventory needs


• Support seasonal hindsight with focus on store performance and opportunities to optimize inventory

WHAT ARE THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS?

• Analytical Thinking: Strong numerical skills with the ability to interpret sales reports and metrics.


• Microsoft Office Proficiency: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.


• Attention to Detail: Excellent organizational skills to track thousands of SKUs and logistical movements.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with buyers, merchandise planners, and warehouse teams to ensure the right product mix arrives at the right time.


• Driven, resourceful problem solver and team player with a "no task is too small" attitude


• Hard-working, energetic, gracious, sincere, patient, flexible and adaptable


• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines with high quality results


• Cross functional collaboration and clear communication with Merchandising, Planning, Warehouse, Store Operations and Marketing


• Superior written and verbal communication skills for clear communication to warehouse, logistics and stores teams.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using same to translate into actionable insights


• Ability to work in fast paced environment


• Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel


• Reflects our core values of Hopeful, Helpful, Humble, Hard Work, Nimble, Honest and Hospitable

This position is onsite at our Atlanta, GA headquarters.

Compensation will be based on relevant experience and required skills for the role.