Allocator, Apparel & Accessories

WHAT YOULL 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 YOULL 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:

• Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 13 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

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

About Skechers

Skechers a global Fortune 500 company developsand markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear apparel and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores e-commerce and digital stores and through our more than 5300 Skechers retail locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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