Allocation Planner

About the role

Location: Beaverton, OR. Duration: 8 months. Time zone: PHK. Reason for opening: Project Support. Expected contract length: 10/05/26 – 6/4/2027. Team: Retail Allocations, NA Planning.

We are looking for an Allocation Planner to deliver plans aligned to client's Sport Offense to achieve channel financial targets including Revenue, Margin, Inventory, and Profitability through optimizing seasonal, monthly and weekly flow to maximize in-stock rates and mitigate lost demand. Ability to concisely present complex information/recommendations in meaningful terms to various audiences. A deep understanding of how to use data to drive decisions and communicate business needs effectively. Demonstrated experience in allocation planning and understanding of financial, product and inventory planning. Strong understanding of merchandise, consumer, and sport as it relates to client's Direct strategy. A solid knowledge foundation of Excel and MS Windows applications; knowledge of the Just Enough allocation system a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set seasonal flow plan and store-level allocation plans based on seasonal initiatives, key consumer priorities, store-level strategy, and revenue drivers.
• Develop style/color/size level load-in and replenishment for all stores.
• Monitor store performance weekly and adjust allocation units as needed based on performance vs. plan variance.
• Partner with cross-functional partners to identify opportunities and execute in-season cross-channel inventory trade activities to maximize full-price sales.
• Maintain and balance healthy inventory levels with optimal Weeks of Supply (WOS) for key consumer x sport x channel segments across the fleet.
• Influence Assortment Planning team on size curve opportunities during pre-season order entry.
• Support timely and accurate execution in support of new store openings.
• Partner with the Assortment Planning and Merchandising to prioritize allocation of everyday essential and seasonal product across channels.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2 years directly relevant work experience.
• Note: One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law + 1 yr; Masters + 0-3 yrs; Associates degree + 1-3 yrs; High School + 3-5 yrs.

Skills

• Retail field or store experience.
• Good with data, spreadsheets, Excel.
• Understands store operations and how freights are received (nice to have).
• Previous client/industry experience preferred.