Store & Ecommerce Merchandise Allocator

Boot Barn; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boot Barn is seeking a Merchandise Allocator to maximize sales and inventory productivity across its retail stores and ecommerce operations. The role involves analyzing performance, maintaining stock levels, and coordinating with Merchandising teams to align receipts with demand.

The successful candidate will work with Merchandising Buyers, Planners and IT to ensure in-stock availability, appropriate stock-to-sales ratios, and effective allocation strategies to support company goals.

Responsibilities

• Apply business strategies and initiatives towards assortment and allocation management
• Conduct monthly allocation strategy meetings with Merchandise Buyer and Merchandise Planner
• Execute the allocation strategy to maximize sales and margin while maintaining stock-to-sales ratios
• Analyze sales and inventory trends at chain and store level; ensure receipts support performance; keep stores stocked
• Determine store tier rankings based on preseason sales plans
• Review stock levels and buys by store: rankings, replenishment, size buys, vendor/brand performance, geography/seasonal variations
• Set up and maintain store inventory models for weekly auto replenishment and adjust for shifts
• Analyze new-store performance and communicate findings with adjustments
• Conduct pre-season, in-season and post-season analyses to maximize sales and margin
• Develop and manage selling and inventory reports and complete ad hoc reporting
• Manage warehouse inventory and limit out-of-season liability
• Collaborate with Buyers and Planners to adjust future buys and ensure size breaks are correct
• Coordinate with Retail Field Team on seasonal rollout timing, promotions and performance
• Facilitate problem resolution with IT, Retail Field Team, and Inventory Management as required
• Communicate with DC Team on events affecting workflow (initial allocation rollout, reserve release, in-store promotions)
• Manage, prioritize, and execute ad-hoc project requests in support of Merchandising teams
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance, and professionalism

Job description

Boot Barn is seeking a Merchandise Allocator to maximize sales and inventory productivity across its retail stores and ecommerce operations. The role involves analyzing performance, maintaining stock levels, and coordinating with Merchandising teams to align receipts with demand.

The successful candidate will work with Merchandising Buyers, Planners and IT to ensure in-stock availability, appropriate stock-to-sales ratios, and effective allocation strategies to support company goals.