Strategic Retail Allocation Specialist

Skechers U.S.A., Inc.; Manhattan Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. is seeking a retail allocator to analyze merchandise sales and optimize inventory distribution across the USA & Canada retail network, ensuring the right products are in the right stores at the right time to maximize sales and profitability while minimizing markdowns and transfers.

As a key partner to regional store planners, buyers and merchandise planners, you will drive allocation decisions, monitor inventory levels, and maintain close collaboration with merchandising

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel. Experience with retail allocation software is preferred but not required (e.g., O9, Blue Yonder, Oracle Retail).
• Experience in footwear retail is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and proactively adjusts store inventory by product category in response to sales performance, promotions, seasonal demands, and capacity constraints. Utilizes allocation software and systems to execute distribution plans efficiently and ensure consistent replenishment of product from distribution centers to stores.
• Fulfills open-to-ship targets on a weekly basis, following guidance on shipping priorities from regional store planners and merchandisers.
• Maintains inventory levels within each store, ensuring that on-hand inventory stays with 5% of target(s).
• Establishes strong relationships with merchandising, planning, and store operations teams to gain product knowledge and ensure alignment on inventory goals and strategies. Collaborates with these teams to manage product life cycles and execute markdowns and consolidation of goods as needed under the supervision of a store planner.
• Analyzes sales data, trends, and merchandising plans to become an expert on assigned stores and to make informed allocation decisions. Prepares reports on sales and inventory performance as needed and communicates critical business insights to senior management.
• Works closely with the supply chain team and store operations team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods to stores.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

O9

Blue Yonder

Oracle Retail

Job description

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. is seeking a retail allocator to analyze merchandise sales and optimize inventory distribution across the USA & Canada retail network, ensuring the right products are in the right stores at the right time to maximize sales and profitability while minimizing markdowns and transfers.

As a key partner to regional store planners, buyers and merchandise planners, you will drive allocation decisions, monitor inventory levels, and maintain close collaboration with merchandising