Merchandising & Allocation Specialist, Women’s & Enfant

We are Moncler. The brand of extraordinary. At the intersection of luxury, culture, and performance, Moncler creates elevated products and experiences that inspire our clients and redefine modern luxury. Guided by our purpose—to unleash the extraordinary in everybody—and our core values, we bring passion, creativity, and excellence to everything we do. Joining Moncler means being part of a dynamic retail environment where style, service, and human connection come together.

About the role

Reporting to the Merchandising Director, the Merchandising & Allocation Specialist supports merchandising strategies, inventory management, and allocation activities that drive commercial performance and operational excellence. This role supports Retail Buying activities, optimizes in-season inventory productivity, and executes allocation strategies to ensure the right product is available in the right place at the right time. Through operational excellence and data-driven analysis, the specialist delivers actionable insights that enhance inventory productivity, improve sell-through, and contribute to sustainable, profitable growth across the retail network.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of seasonal merchandising strategies and business priorities.
• Assist the Merchandising Director with seasonal buying activities and assortment planning.
• Prepare product analysis, assortment recaps, and business recommendations to support merchandising decisions.
• Analyze sales trends, inventory performance, and product productivity to identify opportunities.
• Support seasonal product launches and in-season merchandising initiatives.
• Execute allocation, replenishment, and inventory distribution activities across the retail network.
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend replenishment, transfers, and consolidations to optimize inventory productivity.
• Maintain store grading, allocation, and capacity models to support inventory planning.
• Partner with Logistics and Store Operations to support efficient product flow.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve allocation and inventory efficiency.
• Partner with HQ demand planning and monitor permanent product in region.
• Prepare WTD, MTD, YTD, STD merchandising analysis: sales, inventory level, category performance, and sell-through reports.
• Use reporting tools to support business reviews.
• Analyze business trends and provide recommendations that support inventory optimization and merchandising decisions.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of merchandising data and reporting.
• Support Retail Merchandisers throughout the seasonal buying process, including product analysis, hindsight, size curve recommendations, sizing activities, and assortment consolidations.
• Assist in preparing seasonal buy documents, merchandising presentations, and product recaps.
• Support product allocation strategies and in-season inventory initiatives.
• Coordinate with Retail Operations and Visual Merchandising to support seasonal product launches and merchandising execution.
• Assist in developing product knowledge materials and merchandising communications for retail teams.
• Partner closely with Retail, Planning, Logistics, Finance, Supply Chain, Visual Merchandising, and Store Operations to support merchandising initiatives.
• Maintain effective communication across departments to ensure timely execution of merchandising activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance merchandising processes and inventory management.
• Demonstrate a collaborative, team-oriented approach that contributes to overall business success.
• Foster a respectful and inclusive work environment through open communication and partnership.
• Uphold company policies, procedures, and ethical standards while maintaining professionalism in all interactions.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned in support of departmental and company objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, merchandising, supply chain, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in merchandising, allocation, merchandise planning, inventory management, or a related retail planning function.
• Experience supporting retail merchandising, buying, allocation, or merchandise planning within a luxury, premium, fashion, or specialty retail environment preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Experience with business intelligence platforms such as Tableau or Power BI preferred.
• Experience using merchandise planning systems; Board and MicroStrategy experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to interpret merchandising data and communicate findings clearly.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced luxury retail environment.

Travel

10% travel requirement (approximately two times a year for the buy in October/November and May/June).

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $70,000 to $85,000. In addition to competitive pay, the hired candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation time.
• 2 personal days.
• Employee discounts.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution.

Schedule

The position requires 4 days per week on site in the Moncler Corporate Office, located in the heart of Soho, Manhattan.