Senior Allocator, Retail Planning

Skims

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

SKIMS is seeking a strategic Senior Allocator to own the end-to-end allocation strategy across our retail fleet. You will translate seasonal buy plans into store-level execution, manage replenishment, and protect sales and margin across doors.

The role requires deep allocation expertise, strong cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to present insights to senior leadership. This is a high-visibility position at SKIMS HQ in Los Angeles.

Qualifications

4–6 years of experience in retail allocation, replenishment, or merchandise planning.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Retail Management, Finance, or related field.
Proven ability to develop and own allocation strategy across a multi-door retail fleet.
Deep understanding of retail math: sell-through, weeks-of-supply, stock-to-sales, IMU, and inventory productivity.
Experience with in-season inventory management, consolidations, and exit strategy execution.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas.
Experience with planning or BI tools such as Toolio, Looker, NetSuite, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end allocation strategy for the retail fleet, from seasonal buys to in-store execution.
Develop store clustering and attribute frameworks to drive differentiated assortment and improve gross margin by door.
Lead size curve analysis and refine curves by store cluster, category, and season.
Manage inventory levels by door based on capacity, seasonality, and selling curves.
Lead in-season inventory management: replenishment, inter-store transfers, consolidations, markdown timing.

Skills

Retail allocation

Strategic inventory thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Toolio

Looker

NetSuite

Job description

Senior Allocator, Retail Planning

Department: Planning

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Los Angeles HQ

Compensation: $95,000 - $115,000 / year

Description

SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear, shapewear, and essentials. We are setting new standards by delivering technically innovative, comfort-driven products with elevated design for everybody.

At the intersection of culture, innovation, and commerce, SKIMS is a global brand redefining modern apparel. Our teams are built on creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performance environment where ambitious, curious, and values-driven individuals can do the best work of their careers.

As we continue to scale globally, our HQ teams play a critical role in shaping strategy, building world-class infrastructure, and driving sustainable growth across markets.

We are looking for a strategic, commercially driven Senior Allocator to join our Retail Planning team. This role owns the end-to-end allocation strategy across the SKIMS retail fleet, from seasonal distribution planning through in-season inventory management, replenishment execution, and exit. The ideal candidate brings deep allocation expertise, strong cross-functional influence, and the judgment to make inventory decisions that protect sales, margin, and the customer experience at every door. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on how SKIMS manages inventory as our retail business scales.

Key Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end allocation strategy for the SKIMS retail fleet, translating seasonal buy plans and distribution strategies into store-level execution across initial sends, replenishment, size balancing, and end-of-life management.
Develop and maintain store clustering and attribute frameworks that drive differentiated assortment strategies, optimize inventory productivity, and improve gross margin by door.
Lead size curve analysis across the fleet; develop and refine size curves by store cluster, category, and season to improve allocation accuracy and reduce size imbalances.
Manage inventory levels by door based on capacity, store attributes, seasonality, and selling curves; proactively identify and act on stock liabilities and sales opportunities across the fleet before they impact financial performance.
Lead in-season inventory management, including replenishment execution, inter-store transfer recommendations, consolidations, and markdown timing proposals; present findings and recommendations to Planning leadership.
Own exit strategy development for seasonal and aging inventory by door; partner with Planning and Merchandising to align on clearance approach, timing, and consolidation plans that protect margin.
Lead new store opening inventory strategy, including assortment builds calibrated to door capacity, store profile, and cluster; coordinate with Logistics, Retail Operations, and the DC to ensure timely and accurate execution.
Analyze store sales, weeks-of-supply, sell-through, and stock-to-sales ratios on a weekly basis; synthesize findings into clear, actionable recommendations and present performance recaps to senior leadership.
Monitor warehouse and in-transit inventory by door; proactively flag receiving or shipping issues and drive resolution with cross-functional partners to protect the allocation plan and store readiness.
Build, own, and publish best-seller, hindsight, and allocation performance reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis; communicate insights and recommended actions to cross-functional partners with clarity and confidence.
Serve as the primary allocation point of contact with store field teams and Retail Operations; maintain open lines of communication, gather on-the-ground intelligence, and incorporate store-level insights into allocation decision-making.
Provide mentorship and day-to-day guidance to the Allocator; support their development by sharing best practices, reviewing their work, and building their analytical and strategic capabilities.
Drive continuous improvement of allocation tools, reporting infrastructure, and replenishment processes; identify inefficiencies and recommend scalable solutions as the retail fleet grows.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

4–6 years of experience in retail allocation, replenishment, or merchandise planning; fashion or apparel industry required.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Retail Management, Finance, or a related field; equivalent work experience considered.
Proven ability to develop and own allocation strategy across a multi-door retail fleet, including store clustering, size curve development, and replenishment program management.
Deep understanding of retail math, including sell-through, weeks-of-supply, stock-to-sales ratios, IMU, and inventory productivity metrics; ability to translate analysis into clear financial impact.
Experience with in-season inventory management, consolidations, and exit strategy execution in a vertical retail environment.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and logical formulas; comfort working with large, complex data sets.
Experience with planning or business intelligence tools such as Toolio, Looker, NetSuite, or similar platforms required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings, recommendations, and inventory strategies to senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
Experience supporting or leading new store opening inventory builds is strongly preferred.
Experience mentoring or providing guidance to junior team members is a plus.
A strategic inventory thinker who operates with both precision and a commercial lens, connecting allocation decisions to sales, margin, and customer outcomes.
Someone who brings strong opinions on how allocation should be done and the experience to back them up, while remaining open to collaboration and new approaches.
A proactive problem solver who identifies risks before they become issues, escalates with a point of view, and drives resolution across teams.
A confident cross-functional communicator who can present complex inventory analysis to senior leadership and translate it into decisions that move the business forward.
A natural collaborator and emerging leader who invests in the growth of those around them and actively contributes to a high-performing team culture.
Someone excited by the challenge of building scalable allocation infrastructure in a high-growth retail environment, and motivated by the opportunity to help shape how SKIMS manages inventory at scale.