Sr. Allocator

AMIRI•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

AMIRI is seeking a Sr. Allocator to join its Merchandising – DTC team. The role oversees inventory performance across stores and channels to drive sales, maximize sell-through, and minimize excess stock. It analyzes sales trends, store performance, and product demand to ensure inventory supports business needs, working closely with Planning, Merchandising, and Retail teams on allocation decisions and efficient inventory flow. The Sr. Allocator manages merchandise from initial allocation through the end of its lifecycle, including replenishment and consolidation across stores and channels. The position also leads reporting and business analysis, maintains inventory data accuracy, manages the On Order file, and provides direction and support to Jr. Allocators. AMIRI is a global luxury house founded in 2014 and based in Los Angeles. Its collections draw on Hollywood and West Coast music culture. The brand presents biannual shows at Paris Fashion Week and is expanding its international network of flagship destinations. Its culture emphasizes quality, creativity, and innovation.

Requirements

4–5 years of relevant work experience in allocation or inventory analysis, preferably in the luxury retail industry.
Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and computer skills.
Ability to identify business trends, risks, and opportunities.
Ability to make recommendations and influence business decisions.
Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
Positive and motivating work outlook, with an emphasis on team collaboration.
High proficiency in Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the luxury retail industry.

Responsibilities

Oversee merchandise from initial allocation through end of life cycle, including replenishment and consolidation of goods across stores and channels.
Evaluate sales trends, inventory levels, and store performance to identify risks and opportunities and take action.
Drive allocation decisions across stores and channels to align inventory with business needs and assortment strategies.
Provide recommendations to improve sales performance, optimize inventory, and reduce risk.
Partner with Planning to align allocation strategies with sales plans, forecasts, and inventory trends.
Collaborate with Merchandising to align assortments with store demand and performance trends.
Support promotional and markdown strategies by identifying opportunities to drive sell-through and improve inventory productivity.
Lead reporting and business analysis, providing insights and actions for weekly and monthly business reviews.
Monitor and ensure inventory data accuracy across systems to support cross-functional alignment.
Identify opportunities to improve allocation processes, efficiency, and productivity.
Provide direction and support to Jr. Allocators on allocation execution, reporting, and workload prioritization.
Oversee updates and management of the On Order file and ensure timely product allocation as inventory arrives at warehouses.
Partner with Planning on receipt of core and carryover product; work with Production to understand shipment status, shortages, and oversages, and ensure timely issue resolution.
Participate in cross-functional meetings, representing Allocation and contributing to business decisions.