Inventory Deployment Analyst

 

Inventory Deployment Analyst – Victoria’s Secret

Job Number: 041C5

Victoria’s Secret Global

Bengaluru, India

DESCRIPTION:       The Inventory Deployment Analyst executes pre-season and current-season inventory deployment functions to support store inventory and sales. Associate will strategically assess the business’ demand and inventory position across the business with the intent of aligning financial and operational plans. The Analyst will ensure consistent execution of the inventory deployment plans and alignment with the business strategy across all categories as related to assortments, priorities, and objectives to ensure optimum inventory levels to maximize sales and margin. In addition, the analyst will champion approaches to unlock incremental opportunities at the store/size level within market geographies/stores. This position will work as a member of a global team operating in multiple countries and time zones. Position will be required to work from 12:30pm-9:30pm IST.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Participate in inventory deployment as well as demand forecasting planning and alignment

·         Execute size selling analysis to drive local merchandise distortions

·         Leverage technology solutions to increase accuracy and efficiency in inventory deployment and tracking

·         Analyze past performance to identify opportunities and create pro-active actions to improve inventory position and drive sales

·         Generate ad-hoc reporting as necessary

·         Perform analysis of store-level callouts from retail partners

·         Support MP&A team by identifying areas of opportunity in the assortment and adapt future deployments to reflect new learnings and strategies

·         Maintain effective written and verbal communication with the global team in order to increase productivity

 

EXPERIENCE:

·         2-3 years of experience in inventory deployment and or demand forecasting – preferably in international retail markets

·         High level of technical proficiency using Microsoft Excel required

·         Proficiency with some/all of the following systems preferred: MSI (Microstrategy), JDA Allocation, SAP

·         Excellent statistical/quantitative analytical skills

·         Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities

·         Excellent communication, prioritization and problem-solving skills

·         Ability to be a team player and to foster a commitment to teamwork among associates

EDUCATION:          Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required