Merchandise Allocator & Store Inventory Planner

Michael Kors; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO & holidays

Summer Fridays

Cross-brand discount

Exclusive employee sales

MK discount for friends/family

401k match

Wellness program

Job summary

Michael Kors is seeking an Allocator to manage merchandise allocation for a global retail business, ensuring stock and assortment align with sales goals. You will identify opportunities at the store level and coordinate with buying/planning teams to drive profitability.

Responsibilities include PO allocation, warehouse back stock management, store transfers, and replenishment while leveraging strong Excel skills and analytical thinking. Hybrid NYC-based role requiring 3 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Interest in Finance, Accounting, or Supply Chain.
• 0–1 year planning or allocation experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders from initial allocation through end of life cycle of merchandise.
• Manage overall store inventory levels based on store capacity, attributes, seasonality and selling curves.
• Identify and communicate sales opportunities and stock liabilities by door on a regular basis.
• Ensure stock position by door on core, seasonal basics and item programs.
• Manage basic stock replenishment programs.
• Take ownership of warehouse inventory and aged inventory by door.
• Recap business at by door level with planning team and create best seller reports.
• Visit stores monthly with the team to understand merchandising needs.
• Propose changes to allocation/replenishment procedures.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Finance/Accounting interest

Supply Chain interest

Tools

Excel

Job description

Michael Kors is seeking an Allocator to manage merchandise allocation for a global retail business, ensuring stock and assortment align with sales goals. You will identify opportunities at the store level and coordinate with buying/planning teams to drive profitability.

Responsibilities include PO allocation, warehouse back stock management, store transfers, and replenishment while leveraging strong Excel skills and analytical thinking. Hybrid NYC-based role requiring 3 days in the office.