Allocator, Retail

Equinox Fitness Club; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Club membership

Competitive salary

Commission opportunities

Job summary

Equinox Fitness Club is seeking an Allocator, Retail to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time across our club network. You will execute allocation strategies, analyze sales trends, and partner with Planning, Buying, Distribution, and Club teams to optimize inventory and enhance member shopping experiences.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, advanced Excel skills, and collaboration across departments to maximize sales and minimize excess inventory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Merchandising, Planning, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in retail allocation, merchandise planning, inventory management, or related analytical retail function.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales and inventory data to make sound decisions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with allocation, planning, or retail ERP systems preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to build cross-functional partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Execute allocation and replenishment strategies to ensure optimal inventory levels across all retail locations.
• Analyze sales trends, inventory performance, and demand to make timely allocation decisions.
• Monitor product performance and rebalance inventory to maximize sales opportunities and minimize excess inventory.
• Partner with Buying, Planning, Distribution, and Club Operations teams for launches, promotions, and seasonal initiatives.
• Identify allocation risks and opportunities, providing recommendations to improve inventory productivity and business performance.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and allocation reporting while ensuring data integrity across systems.
• Support the execution of inventory strategies that enhance the member shopping experience and achieve financial goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Retail ERP systems

Job description

Allocator, Retail

Overview

OUR STORY

Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for maximizing life - and boldly grow the lifestyle brands and experiences that define it. In addition to Equinox, our other brands, SoulCycle and Equinox Hotels are all recognized for inspiring and motivating members and employees to maximize life. Our portfolio of brands is recognized globally with locations within every major city across the United States in addition to London, Toronto, and Vancouver.

OUR CODE

We are passionate about high performance living and we practice what we preach – investing time in our own health and fitness. We believe that everyone has untapped potential within them and it takes a disruptive approach to unleash it. We dream big and don't settle for the status quo. We sweat the details. We never accept less than 110% to help each other deliver the Equinox experience and enable our members to get great results. We are obsessed with what's new, what's now, what's next. Never following, always leading, living ahead of the moment in fashion, culture and consumer behavior. We aren't just a company; we're a community vested in each other's success. We humility and a team approach at every level of the company.

If you are a high performing individual who is passionate about winning and inspiring others then we are excited to discuss career opportunities with you.

Job Description

The Retail Allocator plays a critical role in ensuring our clubs have the right product, in the right place, at the right time. This position is responsible for executing inventory allocation strategies that maximize sales, optimize inventory productivity, and support an exceptional member shopping experience across our retail business.

As a Retail Allocator, you will partner closely with Planning, Buying, Distribution, and Club teams to manage inventory flow across our fleet. Using data, analytics, and business insight, you will monitor product performance, identify opportunities, and make allocation decisions that align with business objectives while responding to changing demand.

This is more than an inventory management role. It's an opportunity to directly influence the performance of one of the industry's most premium retail environments. For the right candidate, this is a high-impact role that combines analytical thinking, cross-functional partnership, and operational excellence to help drive retail success.

Responsibilities

• Execute allocation and replenishment strategies to ensure optimal inventory levels across all retail locations
• Analyze sales trends, inventory performance, and demand to make timely allocation decisions
• Monitor product performance and proactively rebalance inventory to maximize sales opportunities and minimize excess inventory
• Partner with Buying, Planning, Distribution, and Club Operations teams to support new product launches, promotions, and seasonal initiatives
• Identify allocation risks and opportunities, providing recommendations to improve inventory productivity and business performance
• Maintain accurate inventory records and allocation reporting while ensuring data integrity across systems
• Support the execution of inventory strategies that enhance the member shopping experience and achieve financial goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Merchandising, Planning, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in retail allocation, merchandise planning, inventory management, or a related analytical retail function
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales and inventory data to make sound business decisions
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with allocation, planning, or retail ERP systems preferred
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to build effective cross-functional partnerships
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and solutions-focused with a passion for delivering operational excellence and supporting an exceptional member experience

Pay Transparency: Min $70k - Max $85k

Additional Information

AS A MEMBER OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• We offer competitive salary, benefits, and industry leading commission opportunities for club employees
• Complimentary Club membership
• Perks and incentives with our products and services including Personal Training, Pilates, Spa and Shop

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

Equinox is an equal opportunity employer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.