Associate Allocation Planner

Vuori•Carlsbad, CA

About The Position

The Associate Allocation Planner supports allocation execution, analyzes business performance, and helps ensure accurate, timely inventory flow across distribution centers and store locations for an assigned product or channel category. The role supports optimal inventory levels to maximize sales and margins and drive productivity and profitability. It works closely with cross-functional partners and supports allocation, reporting, inventory management, store assortment builds, and process improvements.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in merchandise planning or inventory management; internships count.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas and data organization.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Good communication skills and ability to present ideas clearly.
Collaborative mindset and willingness to work cross-functionally.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, supply chain, statistics, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and grow in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Allocate merchandise according to strategies and performance at the class, size, and price levels, aligned with business trends and merchandising direction.
Create and analyze weekly reports on business performance, inventory health, and location-level capacity, focusing on sales, sell-through, margin, and inventory productivity.
Partner with Merchandising, Planning, Retail Field Team, Retail Operations, Logistics, and Visual teams to align product strategies and inventory needs.
Communicate weekly risks and exceptions at the style, store, or size level and support development of mitigation strategies.
Monitor inventory levels and store capacity to align with seasonal and regional demand.
Communicate inventory gaps or opportunities that may affect store presentation or visual merchandising.
Support execution of new-store assortment and inventory builds in alignment with visual and financial goals.
Participate in in-person and virtual store visits with Retail Field Teams to understand store-specific opportunities and challenges.
Work with Logistics and Production partners to resolve external constraints affecting inventory flow to distribution centers and stores.
Support inventory management across retail, ecommerce, and wholesale channels.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including testing enhancements to allocation tools and systems.
Support Allocators and Senior Allocators with ad hoc analysis and business needs.