Retail Allocation Manager

the LEGO Group • Boston, MA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Become the strategic partner behind inventory success! As a Retail Allocation Manager, you'll ensure optimal stock availability and drive efficiency across our stores, combining analytical prowess with proactive decision-making to create seamless shopping experiences. The Retail Allocation Manager is responsible for the day-to-day planning and execution of inventory allocation and replenishment for a defined group of stores. The role ensures optimal stock availability while working within established policies and parameters. This is a judgement-led role requiring strong system knowledge, analytical thinking, and proactive exception management.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in allocation, replenishment, and inventory planning within high-volume retail environments.
• Advanced proficiency with planning and forecasting systems (o9, SAP, or comparable platforms) to support data-driven inventory strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with a high level of ownership, prioritizing competing initiatives and delivering results with limited oversight.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capability, leveraging data insights to identify root causes and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Highly effective communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate with store leadership, supply chain partners, and cross-functional team members.
• Proven ability to translate performance data into actionable operational strategies, while coaching and developing team members to improve planning effectiveness and business outcomes.
• Leadership experience driving regional allocation initiatives, including promotional planning and strategic event execution to support sales and inventory objectives.
• Must be able to work early mornings.
• Some nights, weekends and holidays are required during peak times.

Responsibilities

• Execute and review daily allocation and replenishment plans in o9 for assigned store groups (driven by country or servicing warehouse).
• Monitor inventory positions, stock imbalances, and exception alerts.
• Resolve exceptions within agreed thresholds and escalate where required.
• Adjust planning parameters within defined policies to respond to changing demand or supply conditions.
• Ensure accurate execution of stock transfer orders into ERP systems.
• Liaise with stores, logistics, and central teams to ensure smooth operational execution.
• Track and report on performance indicators for assigned stores.
• Provide guidance on allocation strategies, prioritization, and exception management as a liaison between allocators and inventory Planning lead.
• Own allocation and replenishment performance across the managed store network, ensuring inventory decisions support availability, productivity, and inventory health targets.
• Drive continuous improvement in allocation processes, system utilization, and parameter optimization across the team.

Benefits

• Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
• Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
• Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based
• Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
• Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed