DTC Allocator

Nili Lotan New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Summer Fridays

Retirement plan

Employee discount

Job summary

Nili Lotan New York is seeking a DTC Allocator to optimize inventory flow across its direct-to-consumer channels, including stores and e-commerce. You will align allocations with assortment strategy and store capacity while collaborating with Planning, Buying, Retail Ops, Visual Merchandising, and Logistics to support launches and floor sets.

The role requires strong organizational and analytical skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to grow within planning and buying in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or related field.
• Up to 1 year of relevant experience in Allocation or related retail function.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and retail math; translate data into actionable insights.
• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration across Merchandising, Planning, Buying and Store Ops.

Responsibilities

• Execute initial seasonal allocations across all DTC stores and e-commerce in line with assortment strategy and store capacity.
• Support in-season allocation adjustments based on sales performance, deliveries, and priorities.
• Monitor sell-through, weeks-cover, and size performance by store and style to drive replenishment.
• Perform inter-store consolidations to balance inventory and support full-price selling.
• Maintain store capacity levels by category and ensure clean back-of-house inventory flow.
• Assist with seasonal and ad-hoc store recalls for inventory optimization and aged stock management.
• Own and maintain core trackers: reorder, receipt, store consolidation, inventory flow.
• Support Planner with weekly sales and inventory reporting and ad-hoc analysis.
• Identify replenishment opportunities, inventory risks, and allocation needs in-season.
• Partner with Buying, Retail Ops, Visual Merchandising and Logistics for product launches and floor sets.
• Contribute to process improvements as allocation needs evolve.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Retail math

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Luxury Fashion Nili Lotan is looking for a DTC Allocator to join our team. This is a key operational role responsible for supporting the flow of inventory across Nili Lotan’s DTC business. This position partners closely with the Planner, Buying, Retail Operations, and Distribution teams to execute seasonal allocations, manage replenishment and consolidations, maintain store capacity, and support inventory productivity across stores and E-commerce. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within planning and buying.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute initial seasonal allocations across all DTC stores and E-commerce in alignment with assortment strategy and store capacity guidelines.
• Support ongoing in-season allocation adjustments based on sales performance, deliveries, and business priorities.
• Monitor sell-through, weeks-cover, and size performance by store and style to drive replenishment needs from the warehouse.
• Execute inter-store consolidations to balance inventory and support full-price selling.
• Maintain store capacity levels by category and support clean back-of-house inventory flow.
• Assist with seasonal and ad-hoc store recalls to support inventory optimization and aged stock management.
• Own and maintain core operational trackers including:
• Reorder tracker
• Inventory receipt tracker
• Store consolidation and inventory flow tracker
• Ensure accuracy and timely updates across all allocation and inventory tracking tools.
• Support the Planner with weekly sales and inventory reporting and ad-hoc analysis.
• Assist in identifying replenishment opportunities, inventory risks, and allocation needs in-season.
• Partner cross-functionally with Buying, Retail Operations, Visual Merchandising and Logistics to support product launches and floor sets.
• Contribute to process improvements as allocation and inventory needs evolve with business growth.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Up to 1 year of relevant experience (including internships) in Allocation, Merchandise Planning, Buying, Inventory Management, or a related analytical retail function.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and retail math, with the ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable inventory recommendations.
• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally across Merchandising, Planning, Buying, and Store Operations teams.

What we offer:

Salary: While the published salary range is a good faith reflection of the targeted salary level for the position, Nili Lotan reserves the right to pay outside of the published range. In addition, there is a comprehensive and generous benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid time off program, Summer Fridays, Disability, Retirement Plan and Employee Discount program.

Nili Lotan is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms - gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation - enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

About Nili Lotan:

Nili Lotan, after a very successful career leading design teams at top American fashion houses including Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne, and Nautica, launches her own namesake label in 2003, designing a wardrobe of luxurious, chic, and timeless pieces for today's woman, grounded in the belief that a wardrobe should function as an extension of oneself. Her philosophy is that clothes should be clean, sophisticated and functional, offering elements for self-expression. Lotan’s design process is highly intuitive. She is inspired by women with a strong sense of personal style, and draws from art, music and rock n’ roll to design her collection. By designing pieces she herself wants to wear, Lotan’s collection instinctively resonate with a woman’s lifestyle. Since its debut, the brand has expanded beyond womenswear to include a men’s collection. Nili Lotan has several retail stores in the United States and the collection can be found at upscale retailers throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia.