Senior Merchandise Allocator

Buck Mason•Los Angeles, CA

4h•$80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

We are looking for a Sr. Merchandise Allocator. The perfect candidate will own and operate the flow of inventory across Buck Mason's 50+ retail locations, ensuring the right product lands in the right store at the right time and depth. This role is responsible for translating merchandising and planning strategies into precise, store-level allocation decisions that drive sell-through, protect core in-stocks, and support the brand's continued retail growth. The ideal candidate is both highly analytical and a hands-on operator who knows how to balance data-driven rigor with merchandising instincts.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in allocation, replenishment, or merchandise planning, preferably in apparel or specialty retail
Advanced Excel skills and experience with allocation or planning systems
Highly analytical with strong merchant instincts and a sharp eye for the story behind the numbers
Excellent communicator of inventory strategies, analysis, and recommendations across teams
Proven ability to manage inventory across multiple locations at scale
Highly detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Nice To Haves

Excellent understanding of American vintage and contemporary apparel a plus

Responsibilities

Run the allocation, replenishment, and consolidation strategy across all of our retail locations, balancing store capacity, regional demand, and sales trends through Domo, our allocation system
Monitor and maintain size-level in-stocks on our core program, ensuring every store stays above minimum levels, every week
Analyze store performance and selling trends at the store, style, and size level to identify risks and opportunities, and act on them quickly
Manage store-to-store transfers and consolidations to maximize sell-through across the fleet
Lead inventory builds for new store openings, remodels, and special retail projects from concept through execution
Create and maintain allocation parameters, store grades, and min/max settings so the system scales with the business
Partner cross-functionally with merchandising, planning, distribution, and retail management to ensure consistency from concept through customer experience
Contribute to seasonal hindsight and help refine allocation strategies as Buck Mason grow