Allocator, New Store Openings

skechers; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers is seeking an NSO allocation professional in Manhattan Beach to manage store openings, optimize assortment, and collaborate across Buying, Planning, Merchandising, Retail Operations, and DC teams. You will track timelines, develop targets, and ensure accurate data and deployment across channels.

Ideal candidates bring 1–3 years of retail allocation/execution experience, strong Excel skills, and a data-driven mindset to drive efficient product availability and post-opening analysis.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in retail allocation or merchandise planning.
• Strong ability to analyze sales data and inventory levels.
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).

Responsibilities

• Manage NSO allocation timelines and milestones for new store openings.
• Develop assortment targets by product category based on customer demographics and trends.
• Collaborate with Buying, Planning, Merchandising, Retail Ops, and DC teams on product availability and launch execution.
• Maintain trackers and reports to inform NSO progress and flag risks.
• Plan for fluctuating NSO volumes and prioritize workload for concurrent openings.
• Conduct post-opening reviews to improve future allocations.

Skills

Retail allocation

Project management

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Retail Management, or related field

Tools

o9

JDA

Manhattan

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers-the Comfort Technology Company®-has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Prepare New Store folders - Floor Plans, Cover sheets. Understand customer demographics, and local market trends for new store locations. Analyze sales data, inventory levels, and product performance for existing stores in similar markets to determine appropriate inventory levels and product mix for new store openings. Develop merchandise assortment and allocation that aligns with store targets, Performa, and store format. Keeping in mind all exception lists. Optimize inventory levels by ensuring adequate products across all categories available for assortment. Confirm final assortment to leave DC assuring all product allocated is part of initial shipment. Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices for new store allocations. Additional tasks as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Project Timeline Management - Maintain and track NSO allocation timelines, ensuring all milestones (assortment finalization, DC confirmation, shipment readiness) are met according to the store opening calendar.

Assortment Planning - Develop inventory targets by product category based on customer demographics, historical sales data, and recent product trends in existing stores in similar markets.

Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner closely with Buying, Planning, Merchandising, Retail Operations, and Distribution Center teams to align on product availability, visual merchandising strategy, and launch execution.

Reporting & Documentation - Develop and maintain trackers, status reports, and allocation summaries to keep stakeholders informed of NSO progress and flag potential risks proactively.

Capacity Planning - Assess and plan for fluctuating NSO volumes, adjusting workload prioritization to accommodate multiple concurrent store openings.

Post-Opening Analysis - Conduct post-opening inventory reviews to evaluate allocation accuracy, identify gaps, and apply learnings to future NSO strategies.

System & Data Integrity - Ensure accuracy of all allocation data entered into internal systems, maintaining clean and reliable records throughout the NSO lifecycle.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• 1-3 years of experience in retail allocation, merchandise planning, inventory management, or a related field preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end project workflows with multiple concurrent deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, INDEX/MATCH, data validation)
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to translate data into actionable allocation decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present findings and recommendations clearly to cross-functional teams
• Experience working with allocation or planning systems (e.g., o9, JDA, Manhattan, or similar retail planning tools) is a plus
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in data management and reporting
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Retail Management, or a related field preferred
• Experience in footwear retail is preferred but not required

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

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About Skechers

Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and 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 5,300 Skechers retail locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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