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Manager, Allocation

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$117K - $151K/yr

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As of Jul 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant merchandise planning allocation in the United States is $23.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Merchandise Planning Allocation vs Assistant Merchandise Buyer?

AspectAssistant Merchandise Planning AllocationAssistant Merchandise Buyer
Primary FocusAllocating inventory and managing stock levels across stores or channelsSelecting and purchasing products to meet customer demand
ResponsibilitiesAnalyzing sales data, forecasting demand, distributing stockResearching trends, negotiating with suppliers, selecting products
Skills & CredentialsAnalytical skills, inventory management, retail operations knowledgeMarket research, negotiation, product knowledge
Work EnvironmentRetail or distribution centers, corporate officesRetail stores, corporate offices, supplier meetings

While both roles support retail operations, Assistant Merchandise Planning Allocation focuses on inventory distribution and stock management, whereas Assistant Merchandise Buyer concentrates on selecting and purchasing products. Understanding these differences helps job seekers target the right position based on their skills and career goals.

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Manager, Allocation

Manager, Allocation

Vuori, Inc

Carlsbad, CA • On-site

$117K - $151K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Vuori rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Company Description
Vuori 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 Description
The Manager of Allocation is responsible for delivering desired in-stock levels for core and seasonal products, along with the allocation of inventory across all channels and warehouses. They closely partner with the Merchandise Planning and Merchandising teams, to maintain inventory levels and allocation plans that meet financial targets and mitigate risk to the business. Developing and owning inventory and allocation of strategic initiatives and processes to improve efficiencies across core products and new product launches.
What you'll get to do:
  • Oversee formulation of operating guidelines and procedures for inventory management and allocation
  • Responsible for leading and developing a team that implements and maintain item/location-level inventory plans for a group of product categories that support financial objectives
  • Responsible for managing total reporting of store analysis/insight/opportunities based on $ and ST%
  • Partner with the Merchandise Planning, Merchandising, Logistics, and Production teams on escalated issues and process improvements while ensuring inventory strategies and objectives are met
  • Visit stores (in person & virtual) on a regular basis to understand site-specific opportunities. Spark cross-functional action that improves the complexion of store-level inventory.
  • Assess the systems that support planning & replenishment, and identify any need to upgrade or modify to improve accuracy and efficiency
  • Analyze sales and inventory trends to create and execute strategies to maximize sales, profits, and availability to grow the business and achieve the financial plan
  • Develop and implement inventory management strategies that accommodate, including short-coded items, seasonal buys, and buys
  • Incorporate modeling, situation analysis, problem diagnosis, and operations analysis to support business decision-making with financial analysis
  • Translates corporate and division goals/objectives into planning and replenishment strategies
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of allocation planners.

Qualifications
Who you are:
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Statistics and/or equivalent years of experience preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in inventory or merchandise planning, allocation, supply chain planning, inventory management and/or financial planning and analysis.
  • 3+ years of people management experience.
  • Proficient with forecasting methodologies and statistical modeling.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills - concisely presents complex information and recommendations to all levels throughout the organization.
  • High level of computer literacy, including extensive experience within Microsoft Excel.
  • Analytical thinker and self-motivated problem solver.
  • Adapts to situational demands, flexible and capable of managing competing priorities.
  • Impeccable organizational skills, ability to multitask.
  • Extremely detail-oriented.
  • Able to thrive in ambiguity.
  • Highly collaborative team player.

Additional Information
Our investment in you:
At Vuori, we're proud to offer the following to our employees:
  • Health Insurance
  • Savings and Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness & Fitness benefits

The salary range for this role is $117,000 per year - $151,000 per year. This role is bonus eligible.
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.

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