Departments Stores Store Associate - Cato Field Management - Cato Store Associate - It's Fashion Field Management - It's Fashion Store Associate - Versona Field Management - Versona Corporate Construction/Store Development Credit Distribution Center E-Commerce Fashion Design, Color & Trend Finance/Accounting Human Resources Information Technology Loss Prevention Marketing/Advertising Merchandise Planning & Allocation Merchandising Product Development Real Estate Store Operations Job Title: Merchandise Allocator Department: Merchandise Planning & Allocation The Cato Corporation is seeking a Junior Allocator to join our Planning & Allocation Team! JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the allocation of merchandise to the stores. Allocations must be completed accurately, on time and in accordance with established guidelines. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Allocate all merchandise in accordance with guidelines established by Allocation Supervisor based on monthly allocation strategy, assortment plans, buyer grid meetings and store performance Implement any special attention allocation store needs based on information/lists from Allocation Supervisor or Manager of Allocation. These might include e-commerce, hit lists, all tags, all store buys (ASB), trend lists, store ops initiatives, etc Allocate replenishment styles weekly based on approved guidelines Maintain accurate records of hold stores or new store development store inventory position. Allocate as appropriate to hit specified targets by department/class, ensuring appropriate opening inventory levels Using available information in JDA Allocation and OBIEE, provide all necessary business information to the teams Use all available reports to better understand and analyze store performance Maintain ongoing communication with store and field personnel, relay feedback to merchandising staff, answer store merchandising questions whenever appropriate, etc Visit stores in general vicinity of corporate office Attend weekly and monthly touch base meetings with Allocation Supervisor or Manager of Allocation Attend grid meetings monthly with buyers for area of business to see assortment for next month’s receipts; note specific allocation instructions in JDA comments after grid meeting/product review meetings QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: Bachelor degree required. Fashion Retailing or Business degree a plus WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1 year retail experience preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Mathematical aptitude Working knowledge of Excel and Word Strong communication and organizational skills E-Mail catojobs@catocorp.com For our online employment application, click here. If you are intersted in joining the team, please complete an online application or bring your completed application to your nearest store. To find the store nearest you, please click on the Store Locator. Equal Opportunity Employer Drug-free workplace You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by the company.
