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Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.\nABOUT THE ROLE:\nAs a Retail Allocator at Skechers, you will play a key role in driving the performance of our domestic retail store network across the United States and Canada. Focused specifically on our Apparel and Accessories categories, you will own store-level inventory management through data-driven allocation strategies that support financial goals, improve sell-through, and deliver an exceptional in-store experience. This role works closely with cross-functional partners - including Merchandise Planning, Buying, Merchandising, Visual, and the Retail Field Team - to ensure the right product reaches the right stores, in the right quantities and sizes, at the right time.\nWHAT YOU'LL DO:\nAllocation & Inventory Management\nExecute store and size-level allocations for Apparel and Accessories categories across all domestic U.S. and Canada Skechers retail locations\n\nMonitor and analyze inventory levels across the store network to maintain balance and alignment with business objectives\n\nManage size breaks, size curves, and pack strategies to optimize sell-through and reduce overstock and stockout situations\n\nSet up and maintain model stock replenishment for basic/core items, with ongoing adjustments based on sales shifts, promotions, and seasonal events\n\nManage warehouse inventory flow and limit out-of-season liability for Apparel and Accessories product\n\nAnalysis & Reporting\nAnalyze sales and inventory trends at the chain, store cluster, and individual store level to drive maximum performance\n\nConduct pre-season, in-season, and post-season analysis to identify opportunities to maximize sales and margin\n\nReview store rankings, indices, size selling, and geographic/seasonal variation to inform allocation and replenishment strategies\n\nDevelop and maintain selling and inventory reports; complete ad hoc reporting as needed to support current and future business decisions\n\nPartner with Merchandise Planning to run size and color selling analyses to inform future buys\n\nCross-Functional Partnership\nParticipate in monthly allocation strategy meetings with Merchandise Buyers and Merchandise Planners\n\nCollaborate with Buying and Planning teams to ensure size breaks and buy quantities align with current sales trends\n\nPartner with the Retail Field Team to communicate seasonal rollout timing, promotional updates, and business performance across domestic stores\n\nCommunicate regularly with the Distribution Center team on events that may impact inventory workflow (initial allocation rollouts, reserve releases, in-store promotions, etc.)\n\nCollaborate with Visual Merchandising and participate in weekly turnover meetings\n\nFacilitate problem resolution with IT, Retail Operations, and Inventory Management teams as needed\n\nProcess & Systems Improvement\nIdentify opportunities to improve allocation systems, tools, and processes to drive greater efficiency\n\nSupport new store assortment setup and execute remodel store inventory plans\n\nInvestigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, including stockouts, overstock situations, and variances between physical counts and system records\n\nWHAT YOU'LL BRING:\nAdvanced knowledge of retail math and inventory management principles. Familiar with retail KPIs such as sell-through, weeks of supply, and turn\n\nProactive approach to identifying and solving inventory challenges\n\nAttention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and reporting\n\nStrong work ethic and organizational skills\n\nExcellent written and oral communication skills, with an ability to summarize complex ideas concisely and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization\n\nHighly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Excels in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment\n\nREQUIREMENTS:\nBachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience\n\n1-3 years of experience in allocation, replenishment, merchandise planning, or a related inventory management role\n\nStrong aptitude for numbers with solid retail math skills and an understanding of forecasting methodology\n\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including: VLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, SUMIF, IF statements, and Pivot Tables\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights\n\nSolid understanding of financial measurements and how allocation decisions impact them\n\nAgile and adaptable - able to pivot quickly based on shifting business needs and calendar milestones\n\nAbility to work both independently and collaboratively across departments\n\nKnowledge of retail allocation systems (e.g., Aptos) is a plus\n\nThe pay range for this role is $28.00-$32.00/hr USD.\nAbout Skechers\nSkechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nSkechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.\n Reasonable Accommodation\nApplicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing .\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. 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