Associate Allocation Planner
- Pay
- $63,700 – $78,645 per year
- Location
- Carlsbad, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 1+ year
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 17 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Inventory management or merchandise planning experience
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Microsoft Excel proficiency (basic formulas and data organization)
- Organizational skills and multitasking
- Written and verbal communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
Also useful
- Advanced Excel skills
- Sell-through (ST%) and margin analysis
- Retail allocation tools and systems
- Retail or apparel industry experience
About the role
The Associate Allocation Planner will play a key role in supporting allocation execution, analyzing business performance, and ensuring accurate and timely flow of inventory across various distribution centers and store locations for an assigned product or channel category. Supporting optimum inventory levels to maximize sales and margins to drive overall productivity and profitability.
What you'll get to do: Allocate merchandise based on strategies and performance at the class, size, and price levels, aligned with business trends and merchandising direction Create and analyze weekly reporting on business performance, inventory health and capacity down to the location level, focusing on key metrics such as sales, sell-through (ST%), margin, and inventory productivity Partner with cross-functional teams (Merchandising, Planning, Retail Field Team, Retail Operations, Logistics, and Visual) to ensure alignment of product strategies and inventory needs Communicate weekly risks and exceptions at the style, store, or size level, and support development of mitigation strategies Monitor inventory levels and store capacity to ensure alignment with seasonal and regional demand Communicate inventory gaps or opportunities that may impact store presentation or visual merchandising Support execution of new store assortment and inventory builds to ensure alignment with visual and financial goals Participate in store visits (in person & virtual) to understand store-specific opportunities and challenges in partnership with Retail Field Teams Work with Logistics and Production partners to resolve external constraints that impact inventory flow to distribution centers and stores.
Support inventory management between retail, ecommerce, and wholesale channels. Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including testing enhancements to allocation tools and systems Support Allocators and Senior Allocators on ad hoc analysis and business needs
Who you are
Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, supply chain, statistics, or related field or equivalent years of experience preferred 1+ years of experience in merchandise planning or inventory management (internships included) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., basic formulas, data organization; advanced skills a plus) Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and grow within a fast-paced environment Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Good communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly Collaborative mindset and willingness to work cross-functionally
About the Company
Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Our investment in you: At Vuori, we're proud to offer the following to our employees: Health Insurance Savings and Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks Paid Time Off Wellness & Fitness benefits The salary range for this role is $63,700 per year - $78,645 per year. Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
From Vuori, Inc.'s careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 23, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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Common questions
What is the salary for the Associate Allocation Planner role at Vuori, Inc.?
The Associate Allocation Planner posting at Vuori, Inc. states compensation of $63,700 – $78,645 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Vuori, Inc.'s official career site.
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This Associate Allocation Planner position at Vuori, Inc. is located in Carlsbad, CA (On-site). Always check Vuori, Inc.'s application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
What qualifications are required for Associate Allocation Planner at Vuori, Inc.?
For the Associate Allocation Planner role, Vuori, Inc. highlights 1+ year of relevant experience; a bachelor's degree; experience with Inventory management or merchandise planning experience, Analytical and problem-solving skills, Microsoft Excel proficiency (basic formulas and data organization), Organizational skills and multitasking, Written and verbal communication, Cross-functional collaboration. Rolev.ai can score your existing resume against these requirements and show any skill gaps before you apply.
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