Senior Allocator, Retail Planning

About the role

The Senior Allocator will own the end-to-end allocation strategy for the SKIMS retail fleet, managing inventory from seasonal distribution planning through in-season inventory management, replenishment execution, and exit. This role plays a critical role in ensuring SKIMS maintains optimal inventory levels to protect sales, margin, and the customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end allocation strategy for the SKIMS retail fleet, translating seasonal buy plans and distribution strategies into store-level execution.
• Develop and maintain store clustering and attribute frameworks that drive differentiated assortment strategies, optimize inventory productivity, and improve gross margin by door.
• Lead size curve analysis across the fleet; develop and refine size curves by store cluster, category, and season to improve allocation accuracy and reduce size imbalances.
• Manage inventory levels by door based on capacity, store attributes, seasonality, and selling curves; proactively identify and act on stock liabilities and sales opportunities across the fleet before they impact financial performance.
• Lead in-season inventory management, including replenishment execution, inter-store transfer recommendations, consolidations, and markdown timing proposals; present findings and recommendations to Planning leadership.
• Own exit strategy development for seasonal and aging inventory by door; partner with Planning and Merchandising to align on clearance approach, timing, and consolidation plans that protect margin.
• Lead new store opening inventory strategy, including assortment builds calibrated to door capacity, store profile, and cluster; coordinate with Logistics, Retail Operations, and the DC to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Analyze store sales, weeks-of-supply, sell-through, and stock-to-sales ratios on a weekly basis; synthesize findings into clear, actionable recommendations and present performance recaps to senior leadership.
• Maintain open lines of communication with store field teams and Retail Operations; monitor warehouse and in-transit inventory by door; proactively flag receiving or shipping issues and drive resolution with cross-functional partners to protect the allocation plan and store readiness.
• Build, own, and publish best-seller, hindsight, and allocation performance reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis; communicate insights and recommended actions to cross-functional partners with clarity and confidence.
• Provide mentorship and day-to-day guidance to the Allocator; support their development by sharing best practices, reviewing their work, and building their analytical and strategic capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement of allocation tools, reporting infrastructure, and replenishment processes; identify inefficiencies and recommend scalable solutions as the retail fleet grows.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in retail allocation, replenishment, or merchandise planning; fashion or apparel industry required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Retail Management, Finance, or a related field; equivalent work experience considered.
• Proven ability to develop and own allocation strategy across a multi-door retail fleet, including store clustering, size curve development, and replenishment program management.
• Deep understanding of retail math, including sell-through, weeks-of-supply, stock-to-sales ratios, IMU, and inventory productivity metrics; ability to translate analysis into clear financial impact.
• Experience with in-season inventory management, consolidations, and exit strategy execution in a vertical retail environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and logical formulas; comfort working with large, complex data sets.
• Experience with planning or business intelligence tools such as Toolio, Looker, NetSuite, or similar platforms required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings, recommendations, and inventory strategies to senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Experience supporting or leading new store opening inventory builds is strongly preferred.
• Experience mentoring or providing guidance to junior team members is a plus.

Skills

• Strategic inventory thinker with a commercial lens.
• Proactive problem solver who identifies risks before they become issues, escalates with a point of view, and drives resolution across teams.
• Natural collaborator and emerging leader who invests in the growth of those around them and actively contributes to a high-performing team culture.
• Excited by the challenge of building scalable allocation infrastructure in a high-growth retail environment, and motivated by the opportunity to help shape how SKIMS manages inventory at scale.

Culture and Perks

• Up to 100% Company Paid Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Kind Body Fertility Benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with up to 4% match
• Unlimited PTO
• Full Access to LinkedIn learning
• Employee Discounts
• Perks (HQ Location)
• Free weekly catered lunch at HQ – M/T/W/ThDog-Friendly office on a Thursday and Friday
• Free Swag Giveaways
• Annual Holiday Party
• Annual Summer Party
• Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
• Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages
• Compensation: $95,000 - $115,000 / year