Sr Allocation Planner

This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company.

ABOUT:

THE POSITION As a Sr. Allocation Planner you will support stores through assortment and inventory management with the purpose of maximizing sales, product margins and inventory turnover You will partner with the DTC Buying & Planning teams to develop and manage retail store allocation plans, ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time.

You will collaborate across several cross functional departments including Store Operations, Account Operations, Distribution, and Master Data to bring the product assortment to life. HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE Execute assortment by distribution of product according to plan and monitor productivity of inventory according to sales, gross margin and turnover goals for each store.

• Responsible for overall inventory and in-stock levels for each store & product category; manage the number of options and total store capacity, new store openings and special events.
• Maintain balance by product department according to plan or sales trend down to UPC level, including new styles and replenishment of basics.
• Analyze sales to stock ratios to ensure proper distribution and reorder of product.
• Responsible for the management and tracking of key items, including: tracking sell thru by store, store inventory levels, DC inventory, and future forecast.
• Communicate with store management regarding product needs, future on order, delivery dates.
• Communicate with DTC Buyers regarding contract levels to ensure liquidation of product according to plans and identify product opportunities and liabilities.

YOU ARE Possess super organizational

skills:

Ability to work under pressure and to meet strict timelines, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work extended hours if necessary. Strong attention to detail. Continuous improvement mindset. High level communication and presentation

skills:

Retail apparel & footwear industry knowledge. Data driven mindset with demonstrated

experience:

working with complex Supply chain data. Problem Solving: Solves a variety of problems that may be somewhat difficult and varied in nature. Consults with staff members on more complex issues. Decisions: Exercises judgment within defined parameters to make decisions on tasks with limited scope or complexity.

Receives moderate level of guidance and direction on complex tasks. YOU HAVE Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

experience:

3 years of professional

experience:

in allocation/planning preferred 3 plus years of

experience:

Supply Chain Apparel planning/allocation

experience:

preferred. Proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures required to accomplish the job. #Hybrid #LI-LC1 This job

description:

is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and

responsibilities:

, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal

opportunity:

employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a

benefits:

package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community.

Benefits:

that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services).

In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness

benefits:

, employee discounts and a generous time off program available. If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested. Founded in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor and active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment.

Our four primary brands — Columbia®, Mountain Hardwear®, SOREL® and prAna® — complement each other to address the diverse needs of active consumers and their products have gained an international reputation for their innovation, quality and performance. Learn more

about:

our family of brands here.