About this Allocation Analyst role at Bed Bath & Beyond
We Go Beyond:
At Bed Bath & Beyond, we believe that everyone should “Be You!”. Bed Bath & Beyond is a community that upholds a culture of understanding, acceptance, and respect. We believe a person’s individuality, traits, beliefs, and characteristics should be valued and embraced. Living by this ethos is essential to the success of our business. Our goal is to foster a more inclusive environment where every employee visibly demonstrates inclusive behaviors and respect for individuals.
Job Duties
Execute initial purchase order allocations and manage replenishment to ensure timely, accurate inventory flow and strong in-stock performance for assigned departments or categories.
Monitor and optimize store inventory levels to achieve sales, service, and in-stock goals.
Maintain and optimize replenishment programs, including key inventory parameters such as min/max levels, to support store demand.
Identify opportunities to maximize sales through improved allocation, size optimization, and inventory balancing across store locations.
Analyze business performance and develop actionable insights using Business Intelligence tools and Microsoft Excel.
Track inbound purchase orders, communicate risks, and partner cross-functionally to mitigate inventory and supply chain issues.
Prepare and present allocation strategies using key retail metrics such as APS (Average Per Store) and Weeks of Supply (WOS).
Partner with the Buying, Planning, and Store teams on assortment needs, allocation strategies, and product flow.
Participate in business reviews and cross-functional meetings to contribute insights and drive decision-making.
Demonstrates a commitment to Kirkland's Values.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required.
2+ years of retail allocation, planning, or merchandising experience.
Highly motivated and results oriented with a demonstrated ability to deliver against inventory and service-level targets.
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional partners including Buying, Planning, and Store teams.
Ability to present allocation strategies and action plans to leadership.
Demonstrates strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw meaningful conclusions, including a solid understanding of retail math concepts such as APS, Weeks of Supply, and replenishment.
Demonstrates strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Must have strong technical skills; specifically Microsoft Excel and Business Intelligence software.
Experience with allocation systems and Planning and Allocation tools preferred; Oracle Retail a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
Who We Are:
We’re a passionate group of collaborative problem solvers and creative innovators, working on cutting-edge technology. From building award-winning retail applications (with amazing AR functionality) to creating leading blockchain and machine learning technologies, each of us embodies a unique value and contributes a diverse perspective to the team.
What We Offer:
401k (6% match)
Flexible Schedules
Tuition Reimbursement, Leadership Development Program, & Mentorship Program
Employee Resource Groups (LatinX, Black Employee Network, LGBTQIA+, Women’s Network, Women In Tech)
And More…
*Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election
Physical Requirements:
This position requires you to sit, stand and perform general office functions. You may also be required to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally. Bending, stooping and reaching are also frequently required.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and associates. This policy includes our commitment to ensure that all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status (including Vietnam era veterans), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other non-job-related characteristic protected by law.
