Allocations Specialist II

Job Summary: The Allocations Specialist II is responsible for managing the company allocation rules and ensuring strategic delivery and shipping objectives are achieved. Increases inventory turn and margin and maximizes company profitability through proactive and efficient inventory utilization. Collaborates across several cross-functional departments. Responsibilities: Partners with other departments interpret and improve order book coverage. Collaborates with key partners to track and analyze progress to shipping targets for the month and quarter. Identifies opportunities for improvement in Account Operations' reporting strategy and spearheads resolution. Develops reports, provides analysis of information, and makes recommendations for decision making in support of the order-management process. Provides scenario and trend analysis to determine how best to maximize on-time customer order fulfilment. 5% Performs other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements: • Bachelor's degree, applicable certification or equivalent experience. • Typically requires 2-4 years of professional experience, and general proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures required to accomplish the job. • Travel: Occasional - 10% • Work Schedule: Standard Hours Career Band: Professional Jobs on this career band have a knowledge management focus and are primarily responsible for results achieved through their own work. Requires the application of theoretical knowledge, typically gained through formal education or equivalent work experience that provides knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts of a defined profession. Jobs at higher career levels may guide small teams in their area of subject matter expertise. Jobs at the at the most senior levels of this career band set disciplinary strategy within their areas of expertise. Criteria & Management Requirements: • Problem Solving: Solves a variety of problems that may be somewhat difficult and varied in nature. Consults with staff members on more complex issues. • Decisions: Exercises judgment within defined parameters to make decisions on tasks with limited scope or complexity. Receives moderate level of guidance and direction on complex tasks. • Knowledge: Working knowledge of the principles, practices and concepts within own job discipline; has broadened capability through practical experience in applying theories. • Business Acumen: Understands key business drivers; demonstrates knowledge of the organization and processes; uses this understanding to accomplish their own work. • Communication & Influence: Explains and simplifies complex information to others; leads the coordination of information to ensure ongoing process or program execution. • Impact: Impact is typically limited to the department. • Leadership: No supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment: Typical Office Other Work Environment Requirements: Typical Office: Operates in a typical office environment, routinely uses computer and other standard office equipment. Other Physical Requirements: Typical Office: Generally sedentary for prolonged periods, may occasionally require ability to move about or adjust/move items weighing up to 10 lbs. in all directions; Constantly requires collaboration and the ability to communicate with others to exchange information while in a typical office setting. Collaboration is generally conducted in person unless the role has been pre-approved for remote work. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Founded in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor and active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. Our four primary brands — Columbia®, Mountain Hardwear®, SOREL® and prAna® — complement each other to address the diverse needs of active consumers and their products have gained an international reputation for their innovation, quality and performance. Learn more about our family of brands here.