Allocation Analyst

Role Overview

The Allocation Analyst supports in-store inventory planning and optimization so the business can improve sales, margins, and store results. This position focuses on building and carrying out allocation plans and works closely with multiple internal teams.

What You Will Do

• Create monthly floor set initial allocations using Store/Product Volume Ranking Indexes and analysis of allocation plans.
• Handle weekly fashion replenishment by reviewing store performance, product trends, and promotional, event, visual, and marketing requirements.
• Manage basic replenishment through models and stock balancing to keep stores properly in stock.
• Partner with Merchants and Planners to execute allocation strategies and align them with retail priorities across visual, product, marketing, and promotional functions.
• Review and refine size profiles by store and product category, then apply them to both initial and replenishment allocations.
• Prepare ad hoc analysis and recommendations that help guide buy plans and assortment decisions.
• Build a strong understanding of store, district, and regional performance, including variances, trends, and store/product attributes, through data analysis and field communication.
• Plan, allocate, and monitor opening assortment and unit plans for new stores and remodelled stores to support appropriate opening stock levels.

Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree is required. The role is intended for candidates with 0 to 2 years of experience.

About the Team

The Allocation team plays an important part in making sure merchandise reaches stores correctly across the North American retail network. The work involves meaningful financial responsibility and has a direct effect on sales and margins through data-driven analysis. This role is well suited to someone looking to build a career in retail operations and inventory management.

Location

This position is based in Los Angeles, California, at the company headquarters in the LA World Headquarters location.

Additional Information

• Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance applies.
• Base pay is set using factors such as market data, internal equity, relevant background, and experience.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• On-site gym
• Employee discounts
• More employee benefits