Hybrid Inventory Operations & Allocation Analyst

at Sally Beauty

• Job title: Inventory Operations & Allocation Analyst
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Plano, United States

About the role

• Inventory Ops Allocation Analyst at Sally Beauty working cross functionally to resolve inventory issues and improve key performance metrics. This is a hybrid role reporting into the Support Center in Plano Texas.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day inventory support activities (including providing second level HELP Desk support for stores/field management).
• Complete root cause analysis using systems and central databases to identify areas of opportunity.
• Maintain data sources, and execute daily, weekly, and ad hoc reporting as necessary.
• Develop and monitor communication tools and materials for store and field inventory management.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures for all responsibilities.
• Manage projects and programs involving successful coordination of efforts across multiple teams.
• Responsible for developing and executing push allocation strategies that align sales targets with financial objectives. This includes creating and managing allocation forecasts using JDA tools, tracking performance against forecasts, and ensuring timely PO flow from vendors to stores.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with Buyers, SBUs, suppliers, supply chain, e-commerce, and store teams to align inventory plans with vendor commitments, marketing, and operational capacity.
• Leverages analytics to optimize allocation effectiveness, identify store clustering opportunities, and adjust forecasts based on key drivers such as seasonality and store footprint changes.

Requirements

• College degree (BA or BS)
• 1-3 years direct work experience in an Inventory Management/Planning capacity in Retail and exposure to multiple Inventory/ Planning/ Forecasting/ Replenishment systems.
• Experience with retail buying or logistics preferred
• Solid understanding of seasonal/fashion inventory management practices and procedures
• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.
• JDA experience would be a plus.
• Capability to multitask in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that helps influence and shape future business decisions.
• Highly analytical with a sense of business curiosity
• Demonstrated ability to learn new systems.
• Omni-Channel experience preferred.
• Superior analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are essential.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life Insurance
• paid vacation and sick days
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• in house salon with complementary services
• varied selection of food options at our corporate campus
• great merchandise discount