Inventory Allocation Architect

Away; New York (NY); On-site; USD 112,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off programs

Equity grant

Annual bonus plan

Discounts on travel

Job summary

Away in New York City is seeking an Allocation Optimization Manager to join our Merchandising, Planning, & Allocation team. You will own end-to-end inventory lifecycle across 16 retail stores and the digital channel, balancing stock depth and sell-through while collaborating with Engineering and Data teams.

The role requires at least 5 years in Retail Planning/Allocation/OTB, advanced Excel, and experience with Oracle, Blue Yonder or SAP.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Retail Planning, Allocation, or OTB Management within a multi-unit retail environment (10-50 stores preferred).
• Advanced Excel (dynamic data structures, scenario modeling, complex formulas) and experience with enterprise planning software or BI platforms (e.g., Oracle, Blue Yonder, SAP).
• Strong understanding of core retail metrics and processes, including Open-to-Buy (OTB), GMROI, inventory turn, Weeks of Supply (WOS), and sell-through.
• Ability to navigate matrixed teams across Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, Stores, and 3PL/Operations.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute initial allocations, seasonal floorsets, and ongoing replenishment across 16 retail stores and the e-commerce channel, maintaining optimal stock depth and sell-through rates.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Data teams to test and support tool logic refinements and process enhancements.
• Execute store replenishment and evaluate store performance using tiering frameworks, incorporating local trends and demographics.
• Identify location-specific best sellers and slow movers, and translate trends into actionable recommendations for future seasons.
• Maintain an active feedback loop with Store Managers and District Managers to address hyper-local trends and store needs in allocation strategies.
• Manage monthly Open-to-Buy (OTB) tracking and reporting, in partnership with Planning leadership.
• Support Merch Planning Director and Finance in tracking store revenue plans and variances between targets and trends.
• Perform fleet inventory health analysis and propose operational adjustments to planning leadership.
• Collaborate with Operations and 3PL partners to optimize delivery schedules and inventory flow across the fleet.

Skills

Retail Planning

Allocation

OTB Management

Excel

Data-driven

Tools

Oracle

Blue Yonder

SAP

Job description

Away in New York City is seeking an Allocation Optimization Manager to join our Merchandising, Planning, & Allocation team. You will own end-to-end inventory lifecycle across 16 retail stores and the digital channel, balancing stock depth and sell-through while collaborating with Engineering and Data teams.

The role requires at least 5 years in Retail Planning/Allocation/OTB, advanced Excel, and experience with Oracle, Blue Yonder or SAP.