Levi Strauss & Company:
Allocator Junior Job in Zaventem, VT
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Zaventem, VT
Full-time | Retail - Planning
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JOB DESCRIPTION
You're an original. So are we.
We're a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines in manufacturing. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. Our brands stand for freedom and self-expression around the world.
Where we lead, others follow. For more than 160 years, we've used the strength of our brands to lead with our values and make an outsized impact on the world. We employ more than 15,000 people globally to support our great brands: Levi's®, Dockers®, Denizen® and Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™
About the Job
At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path. We collaborate instead of competing. We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger. And we try not to take ourselves too seriously. There's plenty of room to make your mark here!
As Dockers Allocator, you will be a trusted member of the Dockers Merchandise Planning team to support brand/category E2E strategy.
You will perform product initial allocations to the store level and manage in-season replenishment according to store needs and stock capacities. Your team will be composed of 3 Planners and 2 Allocators and with Sales partners and Inventory Management/Order management partners to increase Sell-out opportunities and minimize risk on inventories in-store and across Distribution Centers. You will have direct contacts with strategic customers, so it requires deep sense of communication and negotiation. You will report to the Dockers Merchandise Planning Manager.
Responsibilities:
! You'll translate seasonal buy plan into orders to stores.
! You'll support the negotiation process of the monthly replenishment budget by highlighting the real needs.
! You'll get the right stock in the right stores based on latest Sell-out trends and customer replenishment budget.
! You'll anticipate any stocks needs by following-up the company's sales and product strategies, the sell-out trends and the seasonal promotional calendar (internal and external).
! You'll support sell-out activation initiatives through budget negotiation and replenishment management aligned to the business purpose.
! You'll update weekly allocation parameters to increase store/door sell-through with an automated replenishment system.
! You'll apply specific parameters for stock build-up for upcoming peak periods/lower trading periods in alignment within in- season trading strategy.
! You'll analyze the outcome of replenishment orders to ensure accurate shipments to store and minimize workload in-store.
! You'll report analysis of orders and fill rate; provide ad hoc reporting needs.
! You'll build store opening orders for new stores.
! You'll visit stores and Customers to gather market intelligence and reflect take outs in replenishment strategy.
About You! You have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Retail Management or Business Administration.
! 5 years in a corporate environment is an asset; apparel industry and stock management experience.
! You have technical proficiency with computer software tools.
! You're proficient in Microsoft Excel (can perform complex functions).
! You have an analytical mindset and you can consider yourself as a problem-solver including the ability to quickly identify effects from consumer, internal, and marketplace information.
! You're used to juggling with different projects simultaneously, being accurate.
! You're fluent in English.
We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered. Here's a small snapshot:
! 401K match: $1.25 for every $1.00 you contribute up to the first 6% of pay you save.
! Five hours of paid volunteer time per month with nonprofit organizations
! Product discount of 60% off regular-price merchandise
! Paid Family Leave
The Company's policy is to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, Vietnam era/disabled veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected classes prohibited by applicable law. Company policy prohibits harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of any protected classes. The Company has established a continuing Affirmative Action Program to assure equal employment opportunity in all its policy decisions affecting recruitment, selection, assignment, promotion, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Currently, LS&CO requires proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of commencing employment, except in those jurisdictions where prohibited by law. Medical or religious accommodations, or other exemptions that may be required by applicable law, will be approved when properly supported. Further information is provided during the recruitment process.
LOCATIONZaventem, BelgiumFULL TIME/PART TIMEFull timeCurrent LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.
You're an original. So are we.
We're a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines in manufacturing. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. Our brands stand for freedom and self-expression around the world.
Where we lead, others follow. For more than 160 years, we've used the strength of our brands to lead with our values and make an outsized impact on the world. We employ more than 15,000 people globally to support our great brands: Levi's®, Dockers®, Denizen® and Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™
About the Job
At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path. We collaborate instead of competing. We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger. And we try not to take ourselves too seriously. There's plenty of room to make your mark here!
As Dockers Allocator, you will be a trusted member of the Dockers Merchandise Planning team to support brand/category E2E strategy.
You will perform product initial allocations to the store level and manage in-season replenishment according to store needs and stock capacities. Your team will be composed of 3 Planners and 2 Allocators and with Sales partners and Inventory Management/Order management partners to increase Sell-out opportunities and minimize risk on inventories in-store and across Distribution Centers. You will have direct contacts with strategic customers, so it requires deep sense of communication and negotiation. You will report to the Dockers Merchandise Planning Manager.
Responsibilities:
! You'll translate seasonal buy plan into orders to stores.
! You'll support the negotiation process of the monthly replenishment budget by highlighting the real needs.
! You'll get the right stock in the right stores based on latest Sell-out trends and customer replenishment budget.
! You'll anticipate any stocks needs by following-up the company's sales and product strategies, the sell-out trends and the seasonal promotional calendar (internal and external).
! You'll support sell-out activation initiatives through budget negotiation and replenishment management aligned to the business purpose.
! You'll update weekly allocation parameters to increase store/door sell-through with an automated replenishment system.
! You'll apply specific parameters for stock build-up for upcoming peak periods/lower trading periods in alignment within in- season trading strategy.
! You'll analyze the outcome of replenishment orders to ensure accurate shipments to store and minimize workload in-store.
! You'll report analysis of orders and fill rate; provide ad hoc reporting needs.
! You'll build store opening orders for new stores.
! You'll visit stores and Customers to gather market intelligence and reflect take outs in replenishment strategy.
About You! You have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Retail Management or Business Administration.
! 5 years in a corporate environment is an asset; apparel industry and stock management experience.
! You have technical proficiency with computer software tools.
! You're proficient in Microsoft Excel (can perform complex functions).
! You have an analytical mindset and you can consider yourself as a problem-solver including the ability to quickly identify effects from consumer, internal, and marketplace information.
! You're used to juggling with different projects simultaneously, being accurate.
! You're fluent in English.
We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered. Here's a small snapshot:
! 401K match: $1.25 for every $1.00 you contribute up to the first 6% of pay you save.
! Five hours of paid volunteer time per month with nonprofit organizations
! Product discount of 60% off regular-price merchandise
! Paid Family Leave
The Company's policy is to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, Vietnam era/disabled veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected classes prohibited by applicable law. Company policy prohibits harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of any protected classes. The Company has established a continuing Affirmative Action Program to assure equal employment opportunity in all its policy decisions affecting recruitment, selection, assignment, promotion, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Currently, LS&CO requires proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of commencing employment, except in those jurisdictions where prohibited by law. Medical or religious accommodations, or other exemptions that may be required by applicable law, will be approved when properly supported. Further information is provided during the recruitment process.
LOCATIONZaventem, BelgiumFULL TIME/PART TIMEFull timeCurrent LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.