Merchandise Allocator

Malbon•Santa Monica, CA

2d•$70,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re hiring! Malbon is looking for an Allocatorto join our team. This role will report into our Director of Planning and will be responsible for retail allocations . Ideal candidates will be detail oriented with a willingness to learn and implement new ideas. As well as an open communicator between retail, merchandising, planning and operations. Location: Malbon HQ is based in Santa Monica, CA. We are currently operating from a hybrid work schedule of 3 days a week in-office. This is a full-time position with an expected salary range of $70,000-$75,000 . Compensation decisions are determined using a variety of job-related factors such as skill set, geographic location, market demands, experience, and education / certifications. If we extend an offer for employment, we will consider all individual qualifications. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Requirements

2+ years of buying/planning experience required
Advanced Excel and Retail Math knowledge
Ability to analyse large data sets and clearly communicate to senior management on findings
Excellent communicator who thrives in a cross functional environment

Nice To Haves

Shopify and Netsuite experience is a bonus
Previous experience managing inventory across multiple retail locations
Unafraid to speak up and try new strategies
Willingness to travel periodically for new store openings preferred

Responsibilities

Craft and manage an allocation plan that keeps retail locations stocked
Dive into sales forecasts, historical data and upcoming events to ensure products are where they need to be
Partner with cross-functional teams (merchandising, ops, retail) to keep the product pipeline moving with efficiency
Devise strategies for optimal sell-through
Fine-tune and adjust allocations to meet demand while minimizing overstock and out-of-stock situaitons
Communicate trends and patterns from large data sets