Allocator, Apparel & Accessories

Skechers•Manhattan Beach, CA

2d•$28 - $32

About The Position

As a Retail Allocator at Skechers, you will manage store-level inventory for the Apparel and Accessories categories across Skechers retail locations in the United States and Canada. You will develop data-driven allocation strategies that support financial goals, improve sell-through, and help deliver an exceptional in-store experience. The role works with Merchandise Planning, Buying, Merchandising, Visual, the Retail Field Team, Distribution Center, and other partners to place the right products in the right stores, quantities, and sizes at the right time. The position includes executing and analyzing allocations and replenishment, monitoring inventory and product flow, producing reports and seasonal analyses, supporting new-store and remodel inventory plans, resolving inventory discrepancies, and identifying improvements to allocation processes, tools, and systems.

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, including familiarity with sell-through, weeks of supply, and turn.
Strong aptitude for numbers, solid retail math skills, and understanding of forecasting methodology.
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including VLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, SUMIF, IF statements, and Pivot Tables.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative data and turn it 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; able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work 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 levels of the organization.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
Agile and adaptable, with the ability 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 U.S. and Canada Skechers retail locations.
Monitor store-network inventory levels to maintain balance and align 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 affecting 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 differences between physical counts and system records.