Allocator, Apparel & Accessories

Skechers•Manhattan Beach, CA

16h

About The Position

As a Retail Allocator at Skechers, you will drive the performance of the domestic retail store network across the United States and Canada, focusing on Apparel and Accessories. You will manage store-level inventory through data-driven allocation strategies that support financial goals, improve sell-through, and create an exceptional in-store experience. The role partners with Merchandise Planning, Buying, Merchandising, Visual, and the Retail Field Team to ensure products reach the right stores in the right quantities and sizes at the right time. The position includes executing store- and size-level allocations; monitoring inventory; managing size breaks, size curves, pack strategies, and model stock replenishment; and managing warehouse inventory flow. You will analyze sales and inventory trends and seasonal performance, develop reports, and collaborate with planning and buying partners on size and color analyses. You will also support store openings and remodels, resolve inventory discrepancies, and identify improvements to allocation systems, tools, and processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
1–3 years of experience in allocation, replenishment, merchandise planning, or a related inventory management role.
Advanced knowledge of retail math and inventory management principles.
Strong aptitude for numbers, solid retail math skills, and an understanding of forecasting methodology.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, SUMIF, IF statements, and Pivot Tables.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights.
Solid understanding of financial measurements and how allocation decisions affect them.
Proactive approach to identifying and solving inventory challenges.
Attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and reporting.
Strong work ethic and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex ideas concisely and communicate effectively with all organizational levels.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
Agility and adaptability to pivot quickly based on shifting business needs and calendar milestones.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of retail allocation systems such as Aptos.

Responsibilities

Execute store- and size-level allocations for Apparel and Accessories across domestic Skechers retail locations in the United States and Canada.
Monitor and analyze store-network inventory levels to maintain balance and alignment with business objectives.
Manage size breaks, size curves, and pack strategies to optimize sell-through and reduce overstock and stockouts.
Set up and maintain model stock replenishment for basic and core items, adjusting for sales shifts, promotions, and seasonal events.
Manage warehouse inventory flow and limit out-of-season liability for Apparel and Accessories.
Analyze sales and inventory trends at chain, store-cluster, and individual-store levels.
Conduct pre-season, in-season, and post-season analysis to identify opportunities to maximize sales and margin.
Review store rankings, indices, size selling, and geographic and seasonal variation to inform allocation and replenishment strategies.
Develop and maintain selling and inventory reports, and complete ad hoc reporting to support business decisions.
Partner with Merchandise Planning on size and color selling analyses to inform future buys.
Participate in monthly allocation strategy meetings with Merchandise Buyers and Merchandise Planners.
Collaborate with Buying and Planning to align size breaks and buy quantities with current sales trends.
Partner with the Retail Field Team to communicate seasonal rollout timing, promotional updates, and business performance across domestic stores.
Communicate with the Distribution Center team about events that may affect inventory workflow, including initial allocation rollouts, reserve releases, and in-store promotions.
Collaborate with Visual Merchandising and participate in weekly turnover meetings.
Facilitate problem resolution with IT, Retail Operations, and Inventory Management teams as needed.
Identify opportunities to improve allocation systems, tools, and processes.
Support new-store assortment setup and execute remodel-store inventory plans.
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, including stockouts, overstock, and variances between physical counts and system records.