Sr. Allocation Planner - BH Apparel

Under Armour, Inc; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid UA Give Back volunteer days

Maternity and parental leave

Health & fitness benefits

Job summary

Under Armour, Inc. in Baltimore is seeking a Sr. Allocation Planner – BH Apparel to manage Americas Brand House allocation, drive store inventory efficiency, and partner with DTC leadership, channel planning, and store operations to meet revenue and margin goals.

You will optimize inventory, coordinate new product assortments, and maintain in-stock by article/color/size across stores. Hybrid in-office schedule with growth in a fast-paced apparel environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with typically 4 years of relevant experience or Master's with 3 years.
• 3+ years of experience in Allocation, Planning or related role.
• Apparel or footwear industry experience preferred.
• Experience executing Allocation strategies and retail math understanding.
• Ability to interpret data and present data-driven insights for decisions.
• Strong cross-functional teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimize inventory by identifying in-season opportunities and trends.
• Plan and execute floorsets with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate product distribution with new assortments.
• Manage replenishment and stock-to-sales ratios.
• Analyze inventory and support opportunities to chase sales.
• Create reports from sales trends to drive business.
• React to selling trends with actionable plans.
• Lead size management and analysis.
• Improve allocation and replenishment procedures to elevate the brand.
• Build relationships with retail field leaders and planners.

Skills

Inventory management

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Allocation systems

Data visualization tools

Excel

Job description

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At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

The Sr. Allocation Planner – BH Apparel is responsible for AMERICAS BRAND HOUSE Allocation, delivering on revenue for retail locations by managing in-season store inventory levels and maintaining in-stock by article/color/size on-hand in stores at assigned scope. This role collaborates with direct-to-consumer leadership, channel planning, store operations and channel merchandising teams to develop and execute the allocation plan and drive the business sales and margin plan while supporting the brand vision in stores.

Your Impact

• Optimize inventory by identifying in-season opportunities and managing trends.
• Plan and execute floorsets collaborating cross-functionally for floorset activities.
• Coordinate product distribution by executing new product assortments.
• Manage replenishment by maintaining stock-to-sales ratios.
• Analyze inventory by supporting inventory chase opportunities.
• Create reports by analyzing sales trends and drive business forward.
• React to selling trends by proposing actionable plans.
• Communicate effectively by sharing information and solutions.
• Lead size management by overseeing size selling and analysis.
• Initiate & recommend improvements and enhancing allocation and replenishment proceduresto elevate the brand.
• Manage new store allocations overseeing assortments and replenishment.
• Monitor inventory levels and address out-of-stock issues.
• Monitor deliveries and communicate issues impacting floorsets.
• Resolve system issues partnering with IT for resolutions.
• Participate in planning by developing and presenting allocation strategies.
• Build relationships and manage partnerships with retail field leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with typically 4 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with typically 3 years of relevant experience OR typically 8 years of relevant experience withoutdegree
• 3+ years of experience in Allocation, Planning or a related role.
• Experience in the apparel or footwear industry is preferred.
• Experience in executing successful Allocation strategies.
• Understanding of Allocation, with exposure to retail math and elements of inventoryproductivity measures (WOH, S/T, Builds)
• Ability to interpret data and assist in shaping business narratives (story telling), providingsupport for decision-making processes by contributing data-driven insights.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate key data findings tonon-technical teams, with guidance, ensuring alignment with broader business goals
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to deliver results within timelineswith accuracy and a strong sense of urgency.
• Self-starter, creative, enthusiastic, innovative, and collaborative attitude
• Develop skills in identifying problems and working with analytics tools to support basic refinement of recommendations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work within a team and support allocation &planning initiatives.
• Solid experience with data analysis & visualization tools for reporting and insights, withexperience in allocation systems or similar planning tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore office.
• Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week.

Sponsorship Eligibility: (US ONLY) UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position at this time.

Relocation

• No relocation provided

Base Compensation

$75,000.00-$100,000.00USD

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

• Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
• Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via [e-mail].