Merchandise Allocator, International

Alo Yoga•Beverly Hills, CA

About The Position

The Merchandise Allocator owns store-level inventory through data-driven allocation that supports business goals and elevates the guest experience. The role partners with cross-functional teams to turn insights into action, stay aligned with calendar milestones and changing priorities, and proactively resolve inventory gaps. The position focuses on maintaining inventory health to drive sell-through, efficiency, and financial performance. The role reports to the Manager of Allocation – International and works cross-functionally with teams including Merchandise Planning, Buying, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Store Planning. The base salary range is $80,000–$95,000 per year for this exempt position. Actual salary may vary based on factors such as location, experience, and performance; the final agreed salary may occasionally fall outside the stated range. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long-term incentives, a PTO policy, and other benefits.

Requirements

2–3 years of experience in inventory management, supply chain analysis, or a related role.
Ability to collaborate across departments and manage multiple priorities.
Strong aptitude for numbers, retail math skills, and understanding of forecasting methodology.
Understanding of Excel formulas and ability to use functions including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, pivot tables, INDEX MATCH, and IF statements.
Logical analysis and problem-solving skills.
Ability to understand financial measurements and how to impact them.
Strong listening, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to positively influence and lead others by fostering a motivating outlook with an emphasis on team collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Tableau experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze inventory levels across stores to ensure balance and alignment with business objectives.
Use data-driven insights to adjust inventory and prevent stockouts, split shipments, and overstock situations.
Interpret data and communicate findings across functions to develop action plans.
Build positive relationships and maintain open communication with cross-functional teams to support alignment.
Plan for relevant timeline and calendar milestones.
Understand business needs and adjust plans as priorities shift.
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, including stockouts, overstock situations, and differences between physical counts and system records.
Identify opportunities to improve systems and processes.