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Lands’ End is a premier source of apparel and gear for women, men, kids and the home – sold by catalog, online, and at over 200 Lands’ End Shops at Sears. Since 1963, we’ve earned a reputation for quality, value and exceptional customer service embodied by one simple promise: everything we sell is Guaranteed. Period.® Lands’ End is a proud member of the Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) family of companies.Lands End is a premier source of apparel and gear for women, men, kids and the home sold by catalog, online, and at nearly 300 Lands End Shops at Sears. Since 1963, weve earned a reputation for quality, value and exceptional customer service embodied by one simple promise: everything we sell is Guaranteed. Period.® Lands End is a proud member of the Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) family of companies.As an Allocation Analyst, you will be responsible to ensure timely and accurate execution of Lands End products in Sears stores. You will work closely with an Allocation Planner to learn all aspects of the Allocation function. As the Allocation Analyst you will plan and execute the product receipt flow and the product size purchases. You will be responsible to execute initial allocations as directed through Preseason Planning. As the Allocation Planner you will proactively and thoughtfully push inventory to drive profitable sales. You will replenish inventory based on in-season selling and established buying patterns. The Allocation Analyst will manage inventory levels by location.As and Allocation Analyst you will plan product size purchases, create the initial allocation plans and develop replenishment strategies to maximize customer service and profit potential. You will work with cross-functional teams on identifying replenishment styles, develop inventory requirements by store. Through analysis, you will develop knowledge of geographic store performance and regional volume to better allocate. Other responsibilities include responding to store trends and store size selling. Although the Associate Planning Manager will still look to the Allocation Planner for guidance they should be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Successful candidates should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Retail experience. A basic understanding of planning and forecasting processes. Ability to understand financial metrics. Strong analytical skills. Strong written, verbal, and oral communication skills. Sense of urgency. Proficiency in using PC based packages. Able to build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong negotiation skills. Strong leadership skills.A comprehensive and competitive benefit program is designed to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification, location, and other variables. Benefits offered include:Medical and Dental PlansHealth Care and Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending AccountsShort and Long-Term DisabilityCompany Paid and Optional Life InsuranceBusiness Travel InsuranceMerchandise DiscountAdoption AssistanceKmart Advantage RxConSern Loans for EducationWorklife SolutionsVoluntary BenefitsCommuter BenefitsSears Holdings Corporation Associate Stock Purchase Plan401(k) Savings PlanVacation Time with Personal DaysNational Holidaysless than/ul>An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.less thancenter>less thanA HREF=''http://appclix.postmasterlx.com/track.html?pid=ff8080812a3d0021012a8c0a8e805caf&source=gettinghired''>less thanimg src='' http://sandbox.yourcareerinfo.com/clients/boards/images/board_btn.jpg'' border=''0'''' border=''0''>less than/A>less than/center>
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Job Id:
84663BR
Posted / Updated:
10/29/2010 3:54:55 AM
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