Store Allocation & Planning Lead — Data-Driven Growth

FP Movement; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Employee discounts

Retirement savings

PTO

Job summary

FP Movement is seeking a Store Planning and Allocation Manager to lead the allocation team and maximize sales and profit through thoughtful business analysis. You will balance financial objectives with product knowledge and community insight to keep inventory optimally placed across stores and new openings.

This role requires 5–7 years in retail allocation with leadership experience, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset to drive growth in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in retail allocation or inventory planning, with 1–2 years of team leadership.
• Experience in a specialty retail brand or apparel company is highly preferred.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills to tell the story behind numbers.
• Results-oriented with accountability and drive.
• Creative, outside-the-box thinker with resourcefulness.
• Strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and execution of store-level plans, stock-to-sales ratios, size profiling, and back-stock management.
• Monitor category performance and collaborate with Planning on financial plans and monthly forecasts.
• Balance unit and style counts across the fleet to align with localized demand and store profiles.
• Analyze selling patterns to provide inventory recommendations for allocations and buys.
• Ensure timely execution of product delivery for new store openings.
• Standardize and elevate allocation processes while integrating new systems and analytical tools.
• Utilize and execute new systems and tools to optimize inventory flow and efficiency.
• Support and develop the broader division through the strategic use of information systems.
• Manage, coach, and develop the allocation team to foster professional growth.
• Partner with Buying, Planning, and the Distribution Center to optimize the weekly flow of merchandise.
• Maintain clear, consistent, and supportive communication with retail store teams.

Skills

Retail allocation

Inventory planning

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Job description

FP Movement is seeking a Store Planning and Allocation Manager to lead the allocation team and maximize sales and profit through thoughtful business analysis. You will balance financial objectives with product knowledge and community insight to keep inventory optimally placed across stores and new openings.

This role requires 5–7 years in retail allocation with leadership experience, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset to drive growth in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.