Senior Retail Allocator: Scale Inventory & Margin

Socotra, Inc.; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Fertility benefits

401(k) with match

Unlimited PTO

LinkedIn learning

Employee discounts

Free weekly catered lunch

Dog-friendly office

Free swag giveaways

Annual holiday party

Annual summer party

Event invites

Daily snacks and beverages

Job summary

SKIMS is seeking a Senior Allocator to own the end-to-end allocation strategy for its retail fleet, from seasonal distribution planning to in-season inventory management, replenishment, and exit. The role requires deep allocation expertise, cross-functional influence, and the judgment to protect sales, margin, and the customer experience at every door.

This highly-visible role offers direct impact as SKIMS scales globally and collaborates with Planning, Merchandising, Logistics, and Retail

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Retail allocation

Merchandise planning

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Looker

NetSuite

Toolio

Job description

SKIMS is seeking a Senior Allocator to own the end-to-end allocation strategy for its retail fleet, from seasonal distribution planning to in-season inventory management, replenishment, and exit. The role requires deep allocation expertise, cross-functional influence, and the judgment to protect sales, margin, and the customer experience at every door.

This highly-visible role offers direct impact as SKIMS scales globally and collaborates with Planning, Merchandising, Logistics, and Retail