Senior Allocation Planner
About the role
The Senior Allocation Planner reports to the Director of Planning & Allocation and is responsible for managing the strategic distribution of both seasonal and permanent inventory across all retail locations. This role oversees the initial allocation of seasonal products and the in-season execution of replenishment strategies, ensuring optimal inventory levels that align with financial targets and business objectives.
Responsibilities
Manage in-season replenishment and inventory rebalancing to maximize sell-through, considering sales trends, store capacity, and visual merchandising requirements.
Recommend and execute transfers based on shifts in regional performance or product demand.
Evaluate assortment changes and update allocation parameters and store profiles accordingly.
Partner with regional and store teams to support product requests, events, and local merchandising needs.
Partner with regional and store teams to support product requests, events, and local merchandising needs.
Function as a subject matter expert in allocation systems, tools, and best practices.
Perform detailed style, color, and size analyses to identify actionable opportunities at the store level.
Develop and maintain weekly reporting on sales trends, shipping status, and allocation execution by store and theme.
Maintain stock-to-sales ratios and provide visibility to in-season inventory performance.
Analyze store and product performance to inform reallocation and inventory optimization strategies.
Execute replenishment strategies in alignment with financial targets and assortment plans.
Support in-season inventory adjustments and maximize sales potential across all doors and channels.
Provide post-season analysis to inform future allocation strategies and buying decisions.
Identify underperforming stores or product categories and recommend corrective actions.
Deliver insights and strategic recommendations to cross-functional partners.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Merchandising, or related field. Relevant experience is acceptable in lieu of bachelor’s degree.
4-6 years of retail planning, allocation, or merchandise experience is required.
Strong commercial mindset and results-driven approach, with a commitment to upholding ethics and quality standards.
Proven business acumen with the ability to analyze trends and translate insights into actionable strategies that drive performance.
Hightly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Tech-savvy with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to quickly adapt to new systems and tools.
Client-focused and agile, thriving in fast-paced, dynamic retail environments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a professional presence and the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization.