Allocator, Apparel & Accessories

About the Role

As a Retail Allocator at Skechers, you will play a key role in driving the performance of our domestic retail store network across the United States and Canada. Focused specifically on our Apparel and Accessories categories, you will own store-level inventory management through data-driven allocation strategies that support financial goals, improve sell-through, and deliver an exceptional in-store experience.

This role works closely with cross-functional partners - including Merchandise Planning, Buying, Merchandising, Visual, and the Retail Field Team - to ensure the right product reaches the right stores, in the right quantities and sizes, at the right time.

What You'll Do

Allocation & Inventory Management

• Execute store and size-level allocations for Apparel and Accessories categories across all domestic U.S. and Canada Skechers retail locations
• Monitor and analyze inventory levels across the store network to maintain balance and alignment with business objectives
• Manage size breaks, size curves, and pack strategies to optimize sell-through and reduce overstock and stockout situations
• Set up and maintain model stock replenishment for basic/core items, with ongoing adjustments based on sales shifts, promotions, and seasonal events
• Manage warehouse inventory flow and limit out-of-season liability for Apparel and Accessories product

Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze sales and inventory trends at the chain, store cluster, and individual store level to drive maximum performance
• Conduct pre-season, in-season, and post-season analysis to identify opportunities to maximize sales and margin
• Review store rankings, indices, size selling, and geographic/seasonal variation to inform allocation and replenishment strategies
• Develop and maintain selling and inventory reports; complete ad hoc reporting as needed to support current and future business decisions
• Partner with Merchandise Planning to run size and color selling analyses to inform future buys

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Participate in monthly allocation strategy meetings with Merchandise Buyers and Merchandise Planners
• Collaborate with Buying and Planning teams to ensure size breaks and buy quantities align with current sales trends
• Partner with the Retail Field Team to communicate seasonal rollout timing, promotional updates, and business performance across domestic stores
• Communicate regularly with the Distribution Center team on events that may impact inventory workflow (initial allocation rollouts, reserve releases, in-store promotions, etc.)
• Collaborate with Visual Merchandising and participate in weekly turnover meetings
• Facilitate problem resolution with IT, Retail Operations, and Inventory Management teams as needed

Process & Systems Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve allocation systems, tools, and processes to drive greater efficiency
• Support new store assortment setup and execute remodel store inventory plans
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, including stockouts, overstock situations, and variances between physical counts and system records

What You'll Bring

• Advanced knowledge of retail math and inventory management principles. Familiar with retail KPIs such as sell-through, weeks of supply, and turn
• Proactive approach to identifying and solving inventory challenges
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and reporting
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with an ability to summarize complex ideas concisely and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Excels in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1-3 years of experience in allocation, replenishment, merchandise planning, or a related inventory management role
• Strong aptitude for numbers with solid retail math skills and an understanding of forecasting methodology
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including: VLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, SUMIF, IF statements, and Pivot Tables
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights
• Solid understanding of financial measurements and how allocation decisions impact them
• Agile and adaptable - able to pivot quickly based on shifting business needs and calendar milestones
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across departments
• Knowledge of retail allocation systems (e.g., Aptos) is a plus

Pay and benefits

The pay range for this role is $28.00-$32.00/hr USD.

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