About Christy Sports
At Christy Sports, we help people #stepoutside - outside the predictable and expected walls of their comfort zone, and into a never-ending journey of progression. Driven by our unmatched passion for the outdoors, we are always advancing. In-store and online, within our industry, and with the communities we serve, we bring a spirit of innovation to every aspect of what we do. We were founded in Colorado in 1958, but we’ve been chasing adventure for much longer. Skiing and snowboarding isn’t just a job for us, it’s a lifestyle. No matter your level, we strive to give you the best experience possible and invite you to #stepoutside with us. Because when we step outside together, we step forward.
Headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, Christy Sports is one of the leading outdoor specialty retailers in the nation with more than 60 locations in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Washington, and Montana. In addition to offering a broad selection of retail merchandise in its stores and through multiple e-commerce sites, Christy Sports is a leading provider of Rental and Equipment Services. During the winter off season, the Company operates highly professional outdoor businesses including Patio Furniture & Cycling to further inspire and enable Christy Sports guests’ healthy lifestyles, and to leverage its operational infrastructure and passionate employee base.
About The Role
As an Allocation Planner at Christy Sports, you will play a vital role in supporting our merchandise allocation process. You will work closely with the Merchandising team to ensure that products are distributed effectively to our retail locations, optimizing sales, minimizing stockouts, and maintaining inventory levels. Your attention to detail and analytical skills will be essential in ensuring our stores have the right products at the right time to meet customer demand.
Essential Functions
- Inventory Allocation: Allocate merchandise to individual retail locations based on historical sales data, current trends, and seasonality, while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
- Inventory Monitoring: Continuously monitor stock levels and analyze sell-through rates to identify slow-moving items or overstock situations.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with the Buying and Planning teams to understand product assortments, vendor performance, and upcoming promotions to inform allocation decisions.
- Data Analysis: Utilize data analytics and inventory management software to make informed decisions about stock allocation and replenishment.
- Store Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with store managers to gather feedback on product performance and resolve inventory issues.
- Replenishment: Coordinate with vendors and distribution centers to ensure timely replenishment of merchandise as needed.
- Reporting: Generate and analyze reports to evaluate allocation performance and provide recommendations for improvements.
- Seasonal Planning: Assist in the development of seasonal merchandise plans and allocation strategies.
- Inventory Accuracy: Ensure accuracy in inventory data by conducting regular audits and resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Compliance: Adhere to company policies and procedures related to inventory management, allocation, and replenishment.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Merchandising, or a related field preferred.
- Previous experience in merchandise allocation or inventory management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with ERP order entry / inventory management software a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- A good human
- Passion for snow
Other
- Hybrid schedule
- Travel Percentage: less than 10%
The Perks And Benefits
- Free Employee Ski Pass
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
- Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Discounts (ski, retail, outdoor industry and much more!!)
Budgeted range starts at: $55,000 -$65,000 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.
- Bonus eligible based upon company performance indicators
WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. (Request help with heavy or awkward boxes/products). Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs and ladders, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
