Inventory Analyst

Job Number: 21520

Position Title: Inventory Analyst

External Description:

The Inventory Analyst makes an immediate and daily impact on the Cross Functional Team and lives the values of the Talbots organization. They will contribute to the success of omni-channel inventory management activities by ensuring the flow of inventory to stores/direct/outlet is aligned with global strategies to maximize the company’s sales, inventory, and margin goals. They will collaborate on strategies with their Inventory Manager, Merchandising, and Planning partners.

What You’ll Do:

• Accountable for executing inventory management strategies to maximize channel performance by achieving sales and margin goals, as well as inventory productivity.

• Establish allocation strategies by volume group both preseason and in-season that support merchandising and financial objectives, utilizing breadth and depth targets that support unit sales, inventory, turns and margin expectations.
• Analyze omni-channel selling by size and recommend optimum size and pack purchase strategies based on store/item/classification and key item level need.

• Collaborate with Merchandising and Merchandise Planning preseason and in season, acting as the store expert and provide recommendations regarding store needs or attributing opportunities, as well as distribution concerns such as flow, breaks, sizing.

• Responsible for analyzing your business and presenting strategies & conclusions during the hindsight process that that will help develop next season’s product strategies.

 Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-3 years work experience in retail stores, allocation, or planning.
• Strong analytical skills: ability to analyze and understand quantitative data.
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Excel, JDA Allocation, Data Warehouse Tools.
• Problem-solving skills: Ability to work independently to logically solve problems and clearly present findings to a diverse group of business partners.
• Self-Starter with strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong sense of work ethic and responsibility
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage commitments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment.

 What We Offer:

• Growth! Here at Talbots our goal is to give you the tools to grow beyond this position and into the next.
• Condensed Work Week! If we have no work obligations, our Life-Work balance approach allows for us to start our weekend at 1pm on Fridays.
• Complete Benefit Package! Our benefits kick off the first day of the month after your start date! Discover more about our full benefits package here. We have competitive time off, including paid time to volunteer within the community.
• Merchandise Discounts! You will be eligible for 50% off Talbots and select Haven Well Within merchandise. You will also be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.

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Company Profile:

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, the company is known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and  can enhance an already thriving culture.  With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a  full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

EEO Employer Verbiage:

Talbots is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, or any other category protected by applicable law. Talbots is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process please contact recruiting@talbots.com. Talbots will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business.

PositionType_Description: Full Time

Location_formattedLocationLong: Hingham, Massachusetts US