Senior Allocation Analyst

University Co-op; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Co-op seeks a Senior Allocation Analyst to optimize inventory deployment across sales channels to maximize performance. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in inventory planning and strong analytical skills.

This role includes managing inventory flows, analyzing performance, and making data-driven allocation decisions. We value attention to detail and business acumen.

Join us in supporting Longhorn students while enjoying a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in allocation, replenishment, or inventory planning.
• Strong proficiency in retail math metrics.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple inventory workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own the allocation of inventory to maximize sell-through.
• Drive inventory productivity through proactive rebalancing.
• Identify inventory risks and mitigate their impact.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Excel

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain, merchandising, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

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Senior Allocation Analyst

Role Profile

Position Summary:

The Senior Allocation Analyst is an exempt role reporting to the Vice President of Merchandising and is accountable for optimizing inventory deployment across channels and locations to maximize sales, margin, and inventory productivity. This role translates merchandising strategy, financial plans, and demand signals into effective allocation and replenishment decisions that support in‑stock performance while minimizing excess inventory exposure.

The Senior Allocation Analyst owns in‑season inventory flow by proactively analyzing selling performance, inventory levels, and replenishment opportunities to improve sell‑through, maintain presentation standards, and support customer demand. This role partners closely with merchants and retail operations to identify inventory risks, improve inventory productivity, and drive disciplined inventory decisions across the product lifecycle.

Key Competencies for Success:

Attention to Detail, Initiative, Achievement Orientation, Analytical Thinking, Decision Making, Planning & Organizing, Business Acumen, Problem Solving, Collaborating with Others, Thinking Strategically

Key Accountabilities & Achievements:

• Inventory Deployment Ownership
  • Own the allocation of inventory across channels and locations to maximize sell‑through and minimize excess inventory.
• In‑Season Inventory Optimization
  • Drive inventory productivity through proactive rebalancing, replenishment decisions, and size‑level adjustments that improve full‑price sell‑through.
• Demand‑Aligned Inventory Positioning
  • Ensure inventory levels by location, channel, and size align to demand patterns, improving in‑stock rates and reducing stockouts and overexposure.
• Translate merchant intent and financial targets into effective allocation decisions that support category and portfolio performance.
• Inventory Risk Identification & Action
  • Proactively identify inventory risks and take action to mitigate their impact on sales, margin and inventory health.

Knowledge, Abilities & Experience for Success:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain, merchandising, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in allocation, replenishment, or inventory planning, within omnichannel retail, preferably apparel or specialty retail.
• Strong proficiency in retail math including sell‑through, weeks of supply, turn, stock‑to‑sales ratio, and inventory productivity metrics.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, data modeling, and reporting analysis.
• Experience with ERP and inventory planning systems; NetSuite preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable inventory decisions.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple inventory workflows in a fast‑paced retail environment.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of the relationship between inventory decisions and financial performance.

Physical Demands:

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Well‑lit, heated and/or air‑conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Travel to events, vendors and industry conferences as needed.

Hours of work are Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends during busy times.

Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE)

Our commitment to equal opportunity employment (EOE) extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, training, and benefits. We strive to provide a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.