Allocation Specialist (Temporary)

Brooklyn, NY

Temporary to Full Time

Mid Level

COMPANY
Founded in 1956, L&R Distributors has been a leading national distributor within the supermarket, drug, independent and mass classes trade across the U.S. for over 65 years. We are recognized as the largest distributors and purchasers of cosmetics, health and beauty aids and general merchandise. We now distribute over 40,000 items (cosmetics, toys, school supplies, hosiery, hair accessories, OTC, HBA, and more) through 3 regional distribution centers in Arkansas, New Jersey, and Nevada.

JOB SUMMARY
The Allocation Analyst supports the Allocation Team within the Category Development team. They help plan and distribute products for seasonal updates in stores. They work with different teams to ensure everything runs smoothly and meets goals. They will report to the Director of Allocations. This is a Temporary to Hire position and follows a hybrid work schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in planning and managing product distributions for seasonal updates in stores, including items like cosmetics, toys, kitchenware, and office supplies.
Help with purchasing tasks, such as identifying needs, placing orders, tracking orders, and releasing sales orders.
Enter, link, and allocate merchandise in planograms to ensure proper product placement and organization in stores.
Share project updates and potential issues with other team members to ensure smooth onboarding.
Work on improving allocation processes with other team members.
Build good relationships with different teams and departments.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to the supervisor and/or Human Resources.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or GED.
Bachelors degree in related field or related industry strongly preferred
1-3 years in retail strongly preferred.
Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and basic formulas
Strong critical thinking abilities and exceptional attention to detail
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Effective time management skills
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
Familiarity with Asana
Strong sense of ownership, proactive, can-do attitude.
Passion for exceeding customer expectations.
Curiosity and vigor to learn, grow and challenge the status quo.

WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS
Hybrid schedule: 3 days on-site in Brooklyn, NY office then 2 days remote
Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM EST, with variation based on business demands

PAY RANGE:
$26.44 - $28.85 per hour based on experience

L&R Distributors provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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