Analyst Strategy & Global Allocation Apparel

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