Allocation Manager

Away • New York, NY

13d • $112,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Away is hiring an Allocation Manager for its Merchandising, Planning, & Allocation team. Reporting to the VP, Merchandising, this office-based role manages inventory allocation workflows and supports the operational growth of Away’s retail stores and digital channel. The role sits at the intersection of Allocation, Merchandise Planning, and Store Operations, with responsibility for the end-to-end inventory lifecycle across 16 retail locations and e-commerce.

The Allocation Manager owns initial allocations, seasonal floorsets, replenishment, store planning and assortment analysis, monthly Open-to-Buy tracking, and fleet inventory health analysis. The role also collaborates with Engineering, Data, Operations, 3PL partners, store teams, Planning leadership, Merchandising, and Finance to improve allocation tools and processes, align inventory flow, and translate sales data and store feedback into actionable decisions.

The position works from Away’s Soho, NYC office four days per week. Working hours are 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ET, with a common-sense approach to workplace flexibility.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in Retail Planning, Allocation, or OTB Management within a multi-unit retail environment.
• Advanced Excel skills, including dynamic data structures, scenario modeling, and complex formulas.
• Experience with enterprise planning software or BI platforms, such as Oracle, Blue Yonder, or SAP.
• Deep understanding of retail metrics and processes, including Open-to-Buy (OTB), GMROI, inventory turn, Weeks of Supply (WOS), and sell-through.
• Ability to balance chain-level targets across stores and e-commerce with store-level allocation precision.
• Ability to work across matrixed teams, including Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, Stores, and 3PL/Operations.
• Strong communication skills and a track record of presenting data-driven insights to leadership and partnering with field teams to turn qualitative store feedback into inventory strategies.
• Creative and innovative approach, with interest in building new things while staying on brand.
• Agility and motivation in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a multi-unit retail environment with 10–50 stores is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute initial allocations, seasonal floorsets, and ongoing replenishment across 16 retail stores and the e-commerce channel, maintaining fleet-wide stock depth and sell-through rates.
• Execute allocation routines and collaborate with Engineering and Data teams to test and support tool-logic refinements and process improvements.
• Execute store replenishment and evaluate store performance using established tiering frameworks, considering local climate, capacity, historical trends, and demographic insights.
• Identify location-specific best sellers and slow movers and share actionable performance recommendations with Merchandising for future seasons.
• Maintain feedback loops with Store Managers and District Managers to incorporate local trends, competitive shifts, and store needs into allocation strategies.
• Manage monthly Open-to-Buy tracking and reporting for the retail fleet, evaluating sales and receipt variances with Planning leadership.
• Support the Merch Planning Director and Finance team in tracking store-level revenue plans and identifying variances between top-down targets and bottom-up trends.
• Analyze fleet inventory health, escalate stock risks, and propose operational adjustments to planning leadership.
• Collaborate with Operations and 3PL partners to optimize delivery schedules, stock buffer management, and inventory flow across the fleet.

Benefits

• Health insurance offerings.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Paid time off programs, including vacation, wellbeing, holidays, summer Fridays, and compassion leave.
• Discount codes, product stipends, and product giveaways.
• Company-sponsored volunteer and charitable opportunities.
• Eligibility to participate in the Annual Company Performance Incentive Bonus Plan.
• Equity grant, with level determined at the company’s discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed