ALLOCATION ANALYST SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: July 28, 2024 - The Allocation Analyst position requires a diverse skill set encompassing supply chain management, logistics, and customer service, particularly within the consumer products sector. Demonstrating leadership, adept communication, and expertise in data analysis is pivotal for steering teams, communicating valuable insights, and making well-informed decisions. A keen passion for rapid operational planning is indispensable for thriving in this dynamic role.
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Summary of Allocation Analyst Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Supply Chain Management with 2 years of Experience
- Relevant work experience conducting data analysis.
- Expert skill set in MS Excel and strong analytical skills
- Ability to work cross functionally with high attention to detail.
- Experience in the Retail Industry
- Strong customer service and communication skills both in French and English
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
- Experience in allocation/replenishment at a retailer
- Experience with ERP, and momentum knowledge.
- Experience with POS, Lightspeed knowledge
2. BS in Operations Management with 5 years of Experience
- Comprehensive understanding of SAP, Access and Business Objects (or similar reporting tool)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational, problem-solving and time management abilities
- Ability to identify issues and develop resolutions in an efficient manner
- Ability to read and interpret instructions, policies, procedures, program information, etc.
- Ability to support dynamic work environment and able to quickly adapt to new challenges or changing priorities
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Deadline and results driven with a strong sense of urgency
- Golf and/or apparel experience
- Ability to multitask and handle several deadlines at once
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
3. BS in Logistics and Transportation with 3 years of Experience
- Experience in commercial or customer service roles and related fields.
- Store experience can also be useful
- Well organized and detail oriented.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Ability to multitask and work with tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of MS Office is required with proven Excel ability.
- Knowledge of SAP (asset)
- Experience in a product/retail environment is a definite asset.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and bilingual (French and English).
- Experience conducting data analysis, preferably in retail.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with high attention to detail.
- Capable of defining, analyzing and resolving complicated problems.
4. BS in Retail Management with 4 years of Experience
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Comprehensive understanding of SAP, Access, and Business Objects (or similar reporting tool)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational, problem-solving and time-management abilities
- Ability to identify issues and develop resolutions in an efficient manner
- Ability to read and interpret instructions, policies, procedures, program information, etc.
- Ability to support dynamic work environment and able to quickly adapt to new challenges or changing priorities
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Deadline and results-driven with a strong sense of urgency
- Golf and/or apparel experience
- Must be capable of, and experienced in, working with different functional areas (operations, purchasing, logistics, finance, engineering, marketing and customer service).
- ERP, WMS, or planning software experience