Analyst, Strategy & Global Allocation, Apparel

Job description

About the Role We're hiring an Analyst to help bring our global allocation strategy to life. You will work closely with the Allocation Senior Manager and cross-functional partners across Sourcing Development, Supply Planning, Materials Sourcing, Costing, and Product Development to turn pre-season and in-season allocation plans into action. This is a hands-on role where you will spend most of your time gathering and analyzing data, building reports, and shaping recommendations that guide allocation decisions, with a clear view of how those decisions impact downstream teams and processes. It is a strong fit for someone who wants to build deep expertise in sourcing and see their day-to-day work create visible business impact. What You'll Do Drive data gathering, analysis, and reporting to support pre-season and in-season allocation decisions, turning insights into actionable recommendations for cross-functional stakeholders Build reports and visualizations in Excel, Tableau, and/or Power BI that generate insights and enable effective decision-making. Assess cross-functional dependencies and downstream impacts to develop allocation recommendations that are well-informed, aligned, and executable. Partner with teams across Sourcing Development, Supply Planning, Materials Sourcing, Costing, and Product Development to gather inputs, align stakeholders, and support allocation decisions Proactively identify information gaps, validate assumptions, and drive closure on open questions to support timely and sound decision-making. Support the Allocation Senior Manager in executing allocation strategies and translating plans into effective operational actions. What Success Looks Like Allocation plans are executed accurately and on schedule. Allocation processes run smoothly, with risks and issues flagged early. Data and reporting are clear, timely, and actionable for stakeholders. Cross-functional partners see you as a reliable, responsive, and proactive point of contact. Required Skills & Experience Undergraduate degree in any field. Experience in operations, procurement, supply chain, business analysis, or a related analytical role is advantageous; fresh graduates with strong analytical capabilities are encouraged to apply. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data cleanup. Working knowledge of at least one data visualization tool, such as Tableau or Power BI. Clear written and verbal communication skills in English. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders, priorities, and deadlines at once. Strong systems thinking and business judgment, with the ability to evaluate interdependencies and translate insights into actionable recommendations. Resourceful and proactive in identifying information gaps, validating assumptions, and following through to support sound decision-making. Intellectually curious and eager to learn, with the ability to quickly build understanding across unfamiliar business processes and datasets. Nice to Have (Not Required) Exposure to Power Query. Familiarity with data and/or document automation tools such as KNIME or Alteryx. Prior exposure to sourcing, supply chain, or global trend analysis, helpful but not expected on day one. R-20260728-0050