ABOUT YOUR ROLE:
Be the hands-on engine of vendor allocation for the Global Allocation team. Working closely with the broader Global Allocation team and cross-functional partners, you will run pre-season and in-season allocation for assigned seasons and product groups: gathering and validating inputs, analyzing cost, capacity and footprint trade-offs, and turning them into clear, executable allocation recommendations for cross-functional partners. You will also keep allocation trackers, reports and leadership materials current so decisions are made on time and with the right data. This is an 8-month fixed-term role that suits an experienced analyst who can get up to speed quickly, own deliverables independently from the first weeks, and keep a fast-moving seasonal calendar on track.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
Include but not limited to
• Allocation Planning & Execution: Lead day-to-day execution of pre-season and in-season vendor allocation for assigned seasons, building recommendations that balance cost, capacity, country-of-origin footprint, lead time and material considerations, and translating approved plans into operational actions.
• Analysis & Insights: Build and maintain reports, dashboards and scenario models (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau) on allocation, reallocation, cost and capacity, and turn the findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Cross-functional Partnership: Partner with Sourcing Development, Supply Planning, Materials Sourcing, Costing and Product Development to gather inputs, align stakeholders and support allocation decisions; work with Planning on forecasting and capacity alignment, and with Materials and Costing to strengthen synergy between fabric/trims and garment sourcing.
Input Readiness & Issue Resolution: Proactively track required allocation inputs, flag gaps and late changes early, validate assumptions, and drive closure on open questions so downstream milestones are not delayed.
• Downstream Impact & Communication: Assess cross-functional dependencies and downstream impacts of allocation and reallocation decisions, and keep partners informed of changes through regular, reliable updates.
• Process, Tools & Documentation: Maintain allocation trackers, templates and automated reports; document processes and data sources so work runs smoothly and can be handed over cleanly at the end of the contract.
Team Support & Leadership Materials: Prepare materials for leadership reviews and allocation forums, and support the Global Allocation team with ad-hoc analysis, coordination and special projects.
WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:
Competency requirements:
• Drive Results: own deliverables end to end and keep allocation timelines on track.
• Analytical Thinking: structure complex trade-offs and turn data into sound recommendations.
• Collaborate: build trusted relationships across regions and functions.
• Learning Agility: get up to speed quickly on new processes, data and stakeholders.
Skills:
• 3–5 years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, strategic analytics or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics or a related field is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau); Power Query experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and systems-thinking skills, with attention to detail and the ability to evaluate interdependencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English, including influencing stakeholders and presenting clear, data-driven insights.
• Able to manage multiple stakeholders, priorities and deadlines, and to contribute independently with minimal ramp-up.
• Solid business acumen, with an understanding of global trends affecting sourcing and supply chain decisions.
Knowledge of apparel development or sourcing processes is…