Allocator

Veronica Beard•New York, NY

1d•$24 - $25

About The Position

Veronica Beard is seeking a passionate Allocator to support the expansion and continued success of its direct-to-consumer business. The role owns inventory management for retail stores and the ecommerce website, partnering with Merchandisers and Planners to keep sales and stock aligned. The Allocator develops and executes allocation and replenishment plans, analyzes store and overall business performance, and coordinates with cross-functional partners and store teams to support timely inventory delivery and resolve inventory issues. The role also completes reporting and ad hoc inventory-analysis projects. Veronica Beard states that it is committed to a diverse, equitable, inclusive workplace and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. The hourly rate is $24.00–$25.00, with the relevant rate depending on factors including skills, experience, training, degrees, and certifications. Compensation offerings also include a comprehensive benefits package, a short-term incentive program, clothing allowance, and merchandise discounts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Advanced Excel skills.
Understanding of retail math.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to work independently as a self-starter.
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to multitask, take initiative, and be accountable for work.
Entrepreneurial spirit and flexibility to meet deadline demands.
Team-focused.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of merchandising, planning, or other analytical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Review size profiles and manage bulk order creation following market.
Communicate in-warehouse dates to cross-functional partners.
Partner with the team to create initial allocation strategies based on OTB, product performance and business trends, store feedback, and key objectives; distribute inventory to retail stores at the style-color-size level.
Complete weekly reporting and data analysis to develop an understanding of store personas and overall business.
Own in-season replenishment and manage inventory available on bulks for ecommerce and store replenishment.
Communicate with stores regarding customer needs, special requests, and inventory inquiries.
Work with logistics to ensure orders are allocated appropriately and arrive on time in stores.
Partner with store teams to troubleshoot and escalate inventory issues.
Complete ad hoc reporting and inventory-analysis projects as requested by management.