Merchandise Allocator

Alo Yoga•Beverly Hills, CA

12d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Being a part of the Alo team as a Merchandise Allocator means owning store-level inventory through data-driven allocation that supports business goals and elevates the guest experience from studio to street. The role partners closely with cross-functional teams to translate insights into action and stay aligned with key calendar milestones and evolving priorities. It requires proactively resolving inventory gaps while identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes. Above all, the Merchandise Allocator ensures inventory health that drives sell-through, efficiency, and financial performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
2-3 years of experience in inventory management, supply chain analysis, or a related role
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple priorities
Strong aptitude for numbers, retail math skills and understanding of forecasting methodology
Excel formula understanding and ability to complete, including but not limited to: vlookup, sumif, pivot table, index match, if statements, etc
Demonstrates logical analysis and problem-solving skills
Possesses and ability to understand financial measurements and how to impact them
Display strong listening, written and oral communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to positively influence and lead others by fostering a motivating work outlook with emphasis on team collaboration
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 accordingly to prevent stockouts, split-shipments and overstock situations
Ability to interpret data and communicate findings to work cross functionally to develop action plan
Foster positive relationships with multiple cross functional teams.
Keep a line of communication open to ensure alignment is met
Knowing and planning accordingly to various timeline/calendar touchpoints.
Understanding of business needs and ability to pivot based on shifts in priorities
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, including stockouts, overstock situations, and errors between physical counts and system records
Ability to identify opportunities within system and processes
Reports to Director of Allocation
Works cross functionally with (but not limited to) Merchandise Planning, Buying, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Supply Chain, Store Planning