Allocator

Rails; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rails, founded and operating in Los Angeles, seeks an Allocator to manage allocations across DTC channels and support inventory targets for ecom and stores. The role requires 1–2 years’ experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, multitasking mindset to ensure timely replenishment and accurate data handling.

Reporting to the Senior Planning Manager, you will collaborate with planning and ecom teams, coordinate with warehouse staff, and maintain accountability for delegated tasks while

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Must be system savvy with intermediate Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize initiatives and adapt to changing demands.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Allocations across DTC channels.
• Responsible for ecom transfers and monthly inventory goals.
• Analyze sales to stock ratios and order flow management, store transfers and back stock allocations.
• Identify inventory opportunities for each location.
• Assist planning team with weekly retail replenishment orders.
• Communicate with warehouse as necessary.
• Assist planning with ad hoc projects and inventory management.
• Assist ecom team with customer service related items.
• Maintain and take accountability for delegated tasks.
• Collaborate with peers to ensure consistency of information and develop systems knowledge.
• Execute data entry tasks in various planning systems.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Inventory management

Job description

Founded in 2008 by Los Angeles native Jeff Abrams, Rails has grown from a small label - started with just a single hat - into a full collection of women's and men's apparel. Sold at top international retailers and worn by a loyal following of celebrities and tastemakers, the brand has come to define a new classic heritage and relaxed sensibility. Rails is sold in 30 countries by more than 1000 retailers, including its own flagship stores in New York, San Francisco, Newport Beach, Paris, London and Amsterdam.

The Allocator reports to the Senior Planning Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Allocations across DTC channels
• Responsible for ecom transfers and monthly inventory goals
• Analyzing sales to stock ratios and order flow management, store transfers and back stock allocations
• Identifying inventory opportunities for each location
• Assist planning team with weekly retail replenishment orders
• Communicate with warehouse as necessary
• Assist planning with ad hoc projects and inventory management
• Assist ecom team with customer service related items
• Maintain and take accountability for delegated tasks
• Collaborate with peers to ensure consistency of information, share best practices and develop systems knowledge
• Execute data entry tasks in various planning systems

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Must be system savvy with intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
• Result-oriented and self-motivated individual with a strong sense of urgency
• Must be proactive with the ability to multitask and prioritize initiatives as well as adaptable to changing demands
• Exhibits high standards and accountability; a detail-oriented person who takes pride in maintaining superior accuracy
• Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and effectively interact with multiple levels
• Must be able to maintain an onsite presence at our Los Angeles office 4 days per week

Rails is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and building a diverse workplace in all its forms and considers candidates without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome and consider all qualified applicants.