Apparel & Accessories Allocation Specialist

Skechers USA Ltd.; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers USA Ltd. is seeking a Retail Allocator to drive inventory performance across the U.S. and Canada, focusing on Apparel and Accessories. You will own store-level allocations, monitor stock levels, and optimize size ranges to balance inventory with sales goals.

You will collaborate with Merchandise Planning, Buying, Visual, and the Retail Field Team to ensure right products reach the right stores at the right time. Strong Excel and retail math skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in allocation, replenishment, merchandise planning, or a related inventory management role.
• Strong aptitude for numbers with solid retail math skills and 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
• Agile and adaptable - able to pivot quickly based on shifting business needs and calendar milestones
• Knowledge of retail allocation systems (e.g., Aptos) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Retail math

Excel proficiency

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Aptos

Job description

Skechers USA Ltd. is seeking a Retail Allocator to drive inventory performance across the U.S. and Canada, focusing on Apparel and Accessories. You will own store-level allocations, monitor stock levels, and optimize size ranges to balance inventory with sales goals.

You will collaborate with Merchandise Planning, Buying, Visual, and the Retail Field Team to ensure right products reach the right stores at the right time. Strong Excel and retail math skills are essential.