Inventory Allocation Analyst - Hybrid & AI-Driven Growth

180 Fabletics LLC; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Schedule

Discretionary Paid Time Off

Summer Fridays

Healthcare Plans

Employee Discounts

401k

Annual Bonus Program

Equity Program

Job summary

Fabletics is seeking an Allocator based in El Segundo to manage inventory allocation for the retail channel. You will analyze data, report performance, and provide insights to improve planning KPIs while collaborating with Planning, Merchandising, Marketing and Store Operations teams.

The role reports to the Allocation Manager and requires strong analytical skills, detail orientation, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/accounting or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of wholesale/retail apparel allocation and inventory management experience.
• Solid understanding of financial measurements including sales, gross margin, inventory turn, weeks of supply.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and executes the allocation analysis to distribute inventory to all sales channels for a specified time horizon.
• Reviews and assesses risk on sales plan gaps based on allocated inventory to sales channels.
• Facilitates weekly buy-in with planning on allocation changes, reasons, and impact.
• Assists Sr. Allocation Analysts and Allocation Manager in resolving their exceptions.
• Drives improvements to allocation process in both accuracy and speed to better support channels.
• Reviews financial implications for changes in supply week over week within the allocation analysis.
• Review projected inventory and identify deficiencies with planning & allocation to resolve.
• Reviews fill rate discrepancies and identify resolution paths.
• Coordinates cross functional escalations necessary to resolve issues or exceptions.
• Drives necessary collaboration with Visual Merchandising and Retail Buyers.
• Escalates related forecasting/logistics issues that impact allocation planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Inventory software

Job description

Fabletics is seeking an Allocator based in El Segundo to manage inventory allocation for the retail channel. You will analyze data, report performance, and provide insights to improve planning KPIs while collaborating with Planning, Merchandising, Marketing and Store Operations teams.

The role reports to the Allocation Manager and requires strong analytical skills, detail orientation, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.