Associate Retail Inventory Allocator

L.L.Bean • Freeport, ME

2d • $54,600 - $68,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

L.L.Bean is seeking an Associate Retail Inventory Allocator to help ensure the right products are in the right stores at the right time. The role uses inventory systems, reporting, and insights from cross-functional partners to maintain effective SKU and store inventory levels, support sales forecasts, and manage products throughout their lifecycle. The associate will develop analytical and allocation expertise while contributing independently, learning from experienced teammates, and helping advance inventory strategy.

The position manages assigned product categories of low to medium complexity using approved processes, controls, and reporting. It supports retail inventory strategies and the store order construct, maintains order accuracy, identifies and summarizes patterns in data, and proactively manages business trends. The associate also collaborates with department leadership and cross-functional partners to meet channel deliverables, prioritize day-to-day work, and support changes needed to achieve financial and business goals.

The role is based in Freeport, Maine, with a minimum of four days per week required in the office.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree required.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong Excel skills and systems aptitude.
• Ability to work systematically and in an organized manner.
• Strong attention to detail and a precise, methodical approach.
• Ability to develop and use guidelines, processes, and tools for success.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload while delivering quality work within tight timelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills; team-oriented and results-oriented.
• Strong communication skills.
• Engaged, self-motivated, and positive presence.
• Resilient and able to navigate ambiguous situations effectively.
• Seeks diverse thinking and perspectives to solve problems.
• Committed to continuous learning, growth, and development, and to helping others.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to BlueYonder.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned low- to medium-complexity product categories using approved processes, controls, and reporting.
• Use Fulfillment Replenishment and Dynamic Allocations functionality to support the store order construct.
• Support retail inventory strategies and learn to interpret Merchandising and Visual intent.
• Maintain accuracy in Replenishment, New to Floor, and New Store Fit-Up orders for the assigned category.
• Identify patterns and relationships in data, draw objective conclusions, and summarize findings clearly.
• Proactively identify and manage business trends rather than reacting to issues.
• Support department leadership and collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure channel deliverables are met.
• Prioritize and implement day-to-day assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Understand and participate in change as needed to achieve financial and business goals.

Benefits

• Benefits package with programs and perks designed to support health and financial goals.
• Programs and perks intended to support work-life balance and time to recharge outdoors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level