Senior Merchandise Allocator: Multi-Store Inventory

Buck Mason; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Buck Mason is seeking a Sr. Merchandise Allocator to own the flow of inventory across 50+ retail locations. This role translates merchandising and planning strategies into precise store-level allocation decisions to drive sell-through and protect in-stocks.

You will balance data-driven rigor with merchant instincts, collaborating with merchandising, planning, distribution and retail management to ensure consistency and support growth. Lead inventory builds for new stores and remodels.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in allocation, replenishment, or merchandise planning in apparel or specialty retail.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with allocation or planning systems.
• Highly analytical with merchant instincts and data storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Run allocation, replenishment, and consolidation across all retail locations using Domo.
• Monitor and maintain size-level in-stocks and ensure stores stay above minimum levels weekly.
• Analyze store performance and trends by store, style, and size to identify risks and opportunities.
• Manage store-to-store transfers and consolidations to maximize sell-through across the fleet.
• Lead inventory builds for new store openings, remodels, and special retail projects end-to-end.
• Create and maintain allocation parameters, store grades, and min/max settings for scalability.
• Collaborate with merchandising, planning, distribution, and retail management to ensure consistency from concept through customer experience.
• Contribute to seasonal hindsight and refine allocation strategies as Buck Mason grows.

Skills

Allocation

Merchandise planning

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multi-store inventory

Tools

Domo

Job description

Buck Mason is seeking a Sr. Merchandise Allocator to own the flow of inventory across 50+ retail locations. This role translates merchandising and planning strategies into precise store-level allocation decisions to drive sell-through and protect in-stocks.

You will balance data-driven rigor with merchant instincts, collaborating with merchandising, planning, distribution and retail management to ensure consistency and support growth. Lead inventory builds for new stores and remodels.