Merchandise Allocation Analyst

Reyn Spooner; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Reyn Spooner Inc. in Southern California seeks a Merchandise Allocation Analyst to ensure the right product lands in the right store at the right time. You’ll balance inventory across our retail fleet to drive sales, protect gross margin, and keep inventory turning.

You’ll work closely with Planning, Operations, Merchandising, and Production to hit company goals, manage stock for new stores and launches, and optimize allocations across seasonal cycles.

Qualifications

• Sharp analytical instincts — comfortable with numbers and nuance.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF).
• Clear communication and ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Based in Southern California.

Responsibilities

• Assess current and future weeks of supply by store, partnering with Planning and Operations on allocation and transfer strategy.
• Review retail inventory bulks weekly, deciding what to keep in place and what to release.
• Build real relationships with store teams and use their input to sharpen future allocations.
• Put together initial stock orders for new store openings.
• Plan product launches — calculating store-level stock needs and keeping stakeholders in the loop.
• Dig into root causes of overstocks, out-of-stocks, and in-stock/turn issues, and drive the fixes.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Retail math

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

There's history, heritage, and Aloha stitched into every piece of Reyn Spooner apparel. Headquartered in Honolulu, with an office in Pasadena, we're thoughtfully building on more than 65 years of story — from pioneering Aloha Friday with the Hawaii State Senate in 1962, to the reverse-print Spooner Kloth™ that's defined us since 1964. We currently operate 10 retail stores across Hawaii, with more on the way.

We're looking for people who bring both a strong work ethic and a genuine appreciation for tradition — people who want to help carry the Aloha spirit further into the world.

About the Role:

As Merchandise Allocation Analyst, you'll make sure the right product lands in the right store at the right time. You'll balance inventory across our retail fleet to drive sales, protect gross margin, and keep inventory turning — working closely with Retail, Merchandising, Planning, Operations, and Production to hit company goals along the way.

What You'll Do:

• Assess current and future weeks of supply by store, partnering with Planning and Operations on allocation and transfer strategy
• Review retail inventory bulks weekly, deciding what to keep in place and what to release
• Build real relationships with store teams and use their input to sharpen future allocations
• Put together initial stock orders for new store openings
• Plan product launches — calculating store-level stock needs and keeping stakeholders in the loop
• Dig into the root causes of overstocks, out-of-stocks, and in-stock/turn issues, and drive the fixes
• Take on other projects as they come up

What You Bring

• Sharp analytical instincts — comfortable with both numbers and nuance
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF)
• Clear communication and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• A close eye for detail — nothing slips past you
• Comfort working cross-functionally in a fast-moving, collaborative team
• A solid grasp of retail math
• A quick learner who picks up new tools and technology with ease
• Based in Southern California
• A results-driven, adaptable, and organized approach to your work
• Sound judgment and accountability — you own your decisions and their outcomes
• Strong problem-solving and time-management skills