Specialist - Retail Analyst Allocation

Socket.dev; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Generous PTO

401(k) program

US holidays

Product perks

Job summary

Socket.dev is hiring a Retail Allocator to help bridge planning, retail, and operations across the AMER region. You will support the transition to an AI-powered allocation system and leverage advanced analytics to optimize product availability and drive growth.

In this role you will analyze in-season performance, run test-and-learn initiatives, maximize inventory, and communicate insights to merchandising, planning, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data management and analytics.
• Experience in apparel or footwear is a plus.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets and BI tooling required.
• Preferred degree in analytics, data science, economics or statistics.

Responsibilities

• AI Transition: support the move to an AI-powered allocation system and champion adoption.
• Trading & Analytics: use data to evaluate in-season performance and drive reviews.
• Inventory Maximization: optimize stock use and protect margins across seasons.
• Insights & Communication: translate data into clear, visual, actionable recommendations.

Skills

Excel/Google Sheets

BI tools

SQL

Python

Web reporting

Education

Analytics/Data Science/Economics/Statistics/Information Design degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

At a Glance

As a Retail Allocator, you will combine analytical thinking with commercial insight to maximize in-season performance. Bridging planning, retail, and operations, you will support the AMER region's transition to a fully AI-powered allocation system. In this role, you will help drive highly responsive, data-driven decisions and leverage advanced analytics tools to optimize product availability and commercial growth.

Meet the Team

Help shape and scale a modern allocation function for a fast-growing brand across the AMER region (US, Brazil, and Mexico). In this role, you will support the transition to and operate our new AI-powered allocation solution, while partnering with Merchandising, Retail, Operations, and Supply Chain to boost regional performance. This role reports to the Manager of Planning and Allocation, Americas.

Your Role

• AI Transition: Help support our transition to a fully AI-powered allocation system, refining logic and championing new tool adoption.
• Trading & Analytics: Use data to evaluate in-season performance, driving commercial reviews, test-and-learn initiatives, and clear action plans.
• Inventory Maximization: Optimize in-season stock utilization and strategically manage end-of-season inventory to protect margins.
• Insights & Communication: Translate complex datasets into clear, visual, and actionable recommendations for merchandising, planning, and operations.

Your Profile

• Experience: Proven experience in data management and analytics. Experience in apparel or footwear is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel/Google Sheets and BI tools (Tableau/Power BI). SQL, Python, or web reporting is a plus.
• The AI Edge: Strong interest in transitioning to next-generation, AI-driven allocation systems.
• Acumen & Mindset: Curious, detail-oriented thinker who combines sharp analytical skills with a collaborative mindset. Great at finding opportunities in data, streamlining processes, and working closely with teams to build better solutions.
• Education: Preferred degree in Analytics, Data Science, Economics, Statistics, or Information Design.

You have the right to work in the relevant hiring location (New York) and must be based within proximity to work from one of these Office locations on a hybrid basis.

Pay Transparency State: Typical cash compensation range for this position inclusive of base + bonus: $88,000 - $110,000. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including experience, industry knowledge, qualifications, skill set, and location. Certain roles may be eligible for equity compensation in addition to cash compensation.At On we understand cash compensation is just one piece of your total rewards package. In addition to cash compensation, On offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with an industry leading PTO package, and competitive 401k program. Additional perks and benefits include: 11 paid US holidays, corporate office closure between Christmas and New Year, and a plethora of product perks!