Associate Allocation Planner

Associate Allocation PlannerFull-timeWorkplace Type: OnsiteDepartment: HQ - Planning & AllocationCompensation: USD63700- USD78645- yearlyCompany DescriptionVuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.Job DescriptionThe Associate Allocation Planner will play a key role in supporting allocation execution, analyzing business performance, and ensuring accurate and timely flow of inventory across various distribution centers and store locations for an assigned product or channel category. Supporting optimum inventory levels to maximize sales and margins to drive overall productivity and profitability.What you'll get to do:Allocate merchandise based on strategies and performance at the class, size, and price levels, aligned with business trends and merchandising directionCreate and analyze weekly reporting on business performance, inventory health and capacity down to the location level, focusing on key metrics such as sales, sell-through (ST%), margin, and inventory productivityPartner with cross-functional teams (Merchandising, Planning, Retail Field Team, Retail Operations, Logistics, and Visual) to ensure alignment of product strategies and inventory needsCommunicate weekly risks and exceptions at the style, store, or size level, and support development of mitigation strategiesMonitor inventory levels and store capacity to ensure alignment with seasonal and regional demandCommunicate inventory gaps or opportunities that may impact store presentation or visual merchandisingSupport execution of new store assortment and inventory builds to ensure alignment with visual and financial goalsParticipate in store visits (in person & virtual) to understand store-specific opportunities and challenges in partnership with Retail Field TeamsWork with Logistics and Production partners to resolve external constraints that impact inventory flow to distribution centers and stores.Support inventory management between retail, ecommerce, and wholesale channels.Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including testing enhancements to allocation tools and systemsSupport Allocators and Senior Allocators on ad hoc analysis and business needsQualificationsWho you are:Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, supply chain, statistics, or related field or equivalent years of experience preferred1+ years of experience in merchandise planning or inventory management (internships included)Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detailProficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., basic formulas, data organization; advanced skills a plus)Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and grow within a fast-paced environmentStrong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlinesGood communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearlyCollaborative mindset and willingness to work cross-functionallyAdditional InformationOur investment in you:At Vuori, we’re proud to offer the following to our employees:Health InsuranceSavings and Retirement PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramGenerous Vuori Discount & Industry PerksPaid Time OffWellness & Fitness benefitsThe salary range for this role is $63,700 per year - $78,645 per year.Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyJob LocationGoogle Maps requires functional cookies to be enabledI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy Notice