Senior Allocator

Warrior Sports, Inc.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

Discount on health insurance

8% holiday allowance

Hybrid working

Pension Scheme

25 days Annual Leave

Travel allowance

Employee Discount

Work from home allowance

Home working equipment

Sports subscription services

Flexible work locations

Wellbeing support

Job summary

New Balance is seeking a Senior Allocator to lead our allocation team across inline stores and outlets. You will monitor stock levels, analyze performance, and drive strategies to optimize sell-through and revenue while coordinating with Buying, Planning and Store Operations.

Responsibilities include managing replenishment using our systems (APTOS), developing inventory strategies, mentoring junior allocators, and presenting insights to senior management.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to analyze data and derive actionable insights.
• Attention to detail to prevent stockouts or excess.
• Effective cross-functional communication across departments.
• Proficiency with inventory management systems and tools.
• Problem-solving mindset with quick, data-driven decisions.
• Experience leading and motivating a team of allocators.

Responsibilities

• Lead the DTC allocation team, replenishing stock using our replenishment system (APTOS).
• Analyse sales trends, stock levels, and store performance to maximize sell-through and revenue.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with planning, buying, and store ops for optimal stock levels.
• Adjust allocations based on store performance, regional trends and demand.
• Develop allocation strategies to support sales targets and promos.
• Mentor junior allocators and generate allocation reports for senior management.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Technical Proficiency

Problem-Solving

People Leadership

Tools

APTOS

Inventory Software

Job description

Who We Are: Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION

The senior allocator will lead a team of allocators managing our assortment and inventory. Our store presence is rapidly growing across inline stores and outlet locations. Monitoring stock levels, identifying trends and opportunities within our assortments through detailed analysis of retail KPI's and leading initiatives to drive and sustain growth, increase sales and hit sell‑thru expectations. This role is crucial for maintaining efficient inventory management and ensuring customer satisfaction with effective decision making. Cross‑functional collaboration is vital in this role as well as managerial prowess and motivating teams to achieve and build capabilities.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage the DTC allocation team by replenishing store stock using our replenishment system (APTOS).
• Analyse sales trends, stock levels, and store performance to determine optimal inventory allocation to maximize sell through and revenue.
• Work closely cross-functionally with all retail stakeholders to manage seasonal trend changes and optimal stock levels on a store/style/size level for both full price and outlet channels.
• Adjust allocations and assortments based on store performance, regional trends, and customer demand.
• Develop allocation strategies to support sales targets, promotions, and seasonal trends.
• Working with Buying team to build the product assortment for store openings working to store capacities and coordinating with logistics and store operations.
• Work closely with buyers, and planners to align allocation strategies with overall business objectives.
• Collaborate with Planning and Buying on slow movers, high stocked products and trade opportunities with proposals on how to maximize the potential.
• Manage and review store clustering maximum capacity and option count in conjunction with V.M and store development.
• Identify and analyze current store orders in the replenishment system to ensure effective stock and store distribution manage the allocation team to execute and mitigate risks.
• Take ownership of the product assortments in the stores by introducing in season products and aged stock.
• Manage the lifecycle of products in full price and outlet channels.
• Generate and present allocation reports to senior management.
• Train and mentor junior allocators to enhance team efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inventory Management
• Assortment
• Localization
• Data Analysis
• Collaboration
• People Management
• Forecasting
• Reporting
• System Management

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS

• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze data and derive actionable insights.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in handling inventory to avoid stockouts or excess.
• Communication: Effective communication skills for collaboration across departments.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with inventory management software and tools.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.
• Leading and motivating others.

BENEFITS

• Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
• Discount on health insurance
• 8% holiday allowance
• Flexible Working Hours
• Pension Scheme
• 25 days Annual Leave per year
• Up to €300 travel allowance each month
• Hybrid working
• Employee Discount
• Work from home allowance
• Home working equipment
• Sports subscription services
• Flexibility to work 20 days from anywhere each year
• Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion. If you have not already done so, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.

At New Balance, our job is to aid athletes in their pursuit of excellence, whether that means helping professional athletes set records and win medals, or propelling everyday athletes to achieve a new PR, run their first 5K or just to live a more healthy and active lifestyle. Our products are the perfect blend of function and fashion, giving you the performance technology you need and the style you want. Our associates around the world bring these goals to life with their high-level skills and creativity. While we offer the best product on the market, we’re also equally committed to giving back. So while we look to succeed, we believe in ensuring others have the same opportunity.