Allocation Manager

Position

The Allocation Manager is a strategic role responsible for developing and executing comprehensive inventory strategies across the entire product lifecycle, leveraging a blend of analytical insights, innovative thinking, and deep market understanding. This position ensures optimal inventory levels to meet sales targets while minimizing excess stock.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to the Supply Chain Director of the Americas.
• Responsible for allocation across Retail, Wholesale, and Outlet channels in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
• Collaborates with strategic partners in Global Supply Chain, Merchandising, Wholesale, and Logistics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory Management:
• Establish and monitor inventory targets by category and store, managing inventory flow, replenishment, and consolidations to achieve both lean inventory and "never out of stock" objectives.
• Develop and maintain launch and replenishment tools for all product classifications and product lifecycles.
• Launch Planning & Execution:
• Create and execute release plans to meet varying launch date requirements across individual retail stores and wholesale accounts.
• Supply Chain Coordination:
• Manage stock flow from Spain, proactively advocating for optimal replenishment levels in the market to increase sell-through, inventory profitability, and topline sales.
• Reporting & Analysis:
• Generate weekly allocation reports, identifying reporting gaps and developing new reports to enhance visibility and decision-making.
• System Implementation & Testing:
• Implement and test global supply chain tools in the market for allocations and reporting.
• 3PL Management:
• Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for the 3PL warehouse, providing weekly projections and priorities on inbound/outbound shipments and strategic projects.
• Communication & Collaboration:
• Maintain regular communication with retail store teams to fulfill customer requests, address general store needs, and provide updates on product delivery status.

Job responsibilities

Qualifications:

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in allocation.
• Technical Skills:
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including retail math and systems.
• Personal Attributes:
• Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and approach critical tasks with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with internal, external, and global teams.
• Self-motivated and a team player with a passion for inventory management and growing the LOEWE brand.
• Additional Requirements:
• Availability to travel and support weekend projects as needed.

Additional information

Employee benefits: At our Maison, we offer a generous benefits package including medical insurance, bonus structure, paid time off, holiday pay, 401k, automatic employee contribution, and more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, and to perform key job functions.

The compensation for this position ranges from $95,000- $110,000 (annually). The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon the candidate’s relevant skills and experience. In addition, there is a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability,