Senior Allocation Manager

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Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

Job Description:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience required

Work Experiences:

• 5+ years of related work experience required

Skills:

• Financial and Business : Ability to evaluate financial and business indicators and translate data into actionable replenishment information to drive results
• Able to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners and influence necessary change while developing the future leaders.
• Process Management: Can identify, build and articulate the processes necessary to get things done efficiently and align resources effectively to complete activities
• Communication: Effective listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
• Influencing & Negotiation: Can present ideas and directions that lead others to action in service of our customer
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Able to use logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Access, Oracle RMS, and Lotus Notes (or a comparable email system)

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of Replenishment Analysts by creating a collaborative results oriented environment
• Support the career development and skill development of teams to ensure job satisfaction, retention, and future talent development
• Implement consistent and profitable pre- and in-season replenishment strategies and practices
• Lead teams to maintain adequate inventory level across Academy's channels to drive sales, in stocks, and service customers
• Manage new store process to ensure that new stores open with adequate levels of inventory
• Manage the decision making process around determining which allocation method to use for each style - Oracle vs Replenishment
• Provide effective team management and a change leadership approach in driving continuous improvements and innovation to drive higher predictable results
• Balance workload priorities across departments to ensure successful execution of inventory management
• Foster effective store communication as it pertains to quantity and service levels
• Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures, and safety rules
• Duties may change; team member may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior
• Ability to work flexible hours such as evening, weekends, and holidays as necessary

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.