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• Post :- 19th Mar 2024

Must Have:
•    Planning knowledge in goods industry.
•    Data driven knowledge. 

Skill matrix: 
1. Business analyst 
2. Planning and allocation Goods industry (retail or logistics) or manufacturers or shipping or nike or addidas or AEO or lo'real 
3. Data-driven experience or knowledge 

PURPOSE:
•    Identify opportunities for process improvements in planning and Allocation business operations utilizing technology that will positively impact cost, operating efficiency, quality, and productivity.
•    This role involves understanding business requirements, analyzing data, and collaborating with IT teams to design, implement, and enhance systems that support efficient inventory planning and allocation within the retail sector.  
•    Prioritize support needs for business, support help desk and first level system/IT support in resolution of high priority issues pertaining to planning and allocation domain.
•    Integrate best practices into new solutions and work closely with business users, software vendors and developers to ensure business user requirements are achieved.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Serve as a resource, with both business and industry knowledge, for defining the customer's business requirements and objectives
•    Collaborate with business stakeholders, including merchandising and planning teams, to understand their needs and requirements for effective inventory planning and allocation.
•    Work closely with IT development teams to design and implement systems that support retail planning and allocation processes.
•    Ensure that systems align with business goals, scalability requirements, and industry best practices.
•    Integrate planning and allocation systems with other IT systems such as ERP, POS, and inventory management systems to create a seamless and interconnected IT infrastructure.
•    Communicate weekly status in meetings and written form, showing progress against outstanding milestones, status, resource requirements, issues, risks and dependencies.
•    Utilize data analysis tools to interpret and model retail data, including sales trends, inventory levels, and product performance.
•    Develop and implement algorithms and models to optimize inventory planning and allocation.
•    Customize and configure planning and allocation software to meet specific business needs.
•    Ensure that system parameters are appropriately set to support accurate demand forecasting and allocation strategies.
•    Develop and execute test plans to ensure the accuracy and reliability of planning and allocation systems
•    Collaborate with QA teams to identify and resolve any issues during the testing phase.
•    Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, customizations, and processes.
•    Update documentation as needed to reflect changes and enhancements.
•    Provide training to end-users on new systems and functionalities.
•    Offer ongoing support to users, addressing any system-related issues and ensuring a smooth operation.
•    Day to day management of change requests in relation to the project plans to ensure agreed deadlines are met.
•    Attend key meetings, both internal and external, and report findings from the meetings
•    Resolves requirements and design issues or offer recommendation or solutions
•    Develop a deep understanding of the marketplace and competitive environment.
•    Participate in root cause analysis for product performance
•    Follow Agile methodologies

QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Bachelor's  Degree (Management, Business Administration, Computer Science,  or a related field) or equivalent experience  
•    3-5 years of analytical work in a functional or IT department in a retail environment preferred
•    Strong understanding of retail planning and allocation processes.
•    Knowledge of retail-specific software and systems (e.g. Anaplan, ,Blue yonder Allocation tool).Anaplan model building knowledge is a plus.
•    Knowledge of sprint planning systems like JIIRA to follow agile methodology and the software development life cycle.
•    Relevant experience should include:
o    Research and analysis of data, market needs, and customer issues
o    Writing business requirements and developing business rules
•    International travel may likely be required. .
•    Ability to work outside of standard U.S. business hours is required.
•    Strong analytic skills and ability to synthesize large datasets into meaningful insights; including identifying key trends in data and reconciling data across various sources.
•    Blend strong business acumen, technical problem solving and agile execution
•    Champion the needs of the customer and business stakeholders throughout the execution of a project, ensuring that what is delivered meets the business’s goals and objectives
•    High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
•    Ability to work independently and jointly in unstructured environments
•    Ability to manage multiple projects in various phases of ideation, execution, or delivery
•    Self-starter Solid program development and business process knowledge 
•    Understanding of how to interpret customer business needs 
•    Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation skills
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills
•    Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
•    Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
•    Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
•    Good understanding of IT practices and methodologies
•    Knowledge of the data / analytics infrastructure industry a plus
•    Reasonable retail domain or e-commerce experience a plus