Planning Allocation Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Arhaus was founded in 1986 on a simple idea: Furniture and décor should be sustainably sourced, lovingly made, and built to last. Today, we partner with artisans around the world who share our vision, creating beautiful, heirloom-quality pieces that can be used—and loved—for generations.

The Inventory Planning & Allocation Specialist plays a key role in optimizing the movement of merchandise across our warehouse network. This position is responsible for analyzing inbound and inter-facility product flow, developing data-driven plans, and delivering actionable insights that support operational efficiency and inventory balance.

This role partners closely with all supply chain cross-functional teams to ensure accurate planning, proactive issue identification, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities, advanced Excel skills, and experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Qlik) with a practical, solutions-oriented mindset.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Build, maintain, and enhance reports, models, and dashboards to improve visibility and support operational decision-making.
• Validate Advance Shipment Notifications (ASNs) and collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies impacting receiving and inventory accuracy.
• Develop and manage daily receiving plans for containers and trailers across warehouse locations, considering product mix, labor capacity, dock availability, and business priorities.
• Coordinate inbound flow schedules to support efficient unloading, put away, and inventory availability.
• Analyze inventory assortment and stock levels by location and recommend balancing transfers to optimize inventory positioning across the network.
• Monitor inbound shipment flow and identify potential bottlenecks related to receiving, storage, labor, or product movement.
• Proactively communicate operational risks, delays, and capacity concerns along with actionable recommendations and contingency plans.
• Partner cross-functionally with warehouse operations, transportation, inventory control, planning, and merchandising teams to improve overall product flow efficiency.
• Utilize Excel, Qlik, and other reporting tools to analyze operational performance and provide data-driven insights.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory flow, receiving efficiency, and process standardization.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across reporting systems and operational planning tools.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 3-4 years of experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Warehouse Operations
• Strong proficiency in Excel including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data modeling
• Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools such as Qlik preferred
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable recommendations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset

Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Arhaus encourages applicants of all ages.

At Arhaus, we believe great hiring starts with authentic human connection. Throughout your candidate experience, you will be engaging with real recruiters, hiring managers, and interviewers who are focused on getting to know you, your experiences, skills, perspectives, and potential. We encourage candidates to use AI to support resume refinement, interview preparation, brainstorming, and communication. All application materials, assessments, and interview responses must accurately reflect your own experiences, qualifications, and capabilities. We ask that you participate in phone and virtual interviews without using AI to develop your responses. To protect the integrity of our hiring process and the confidentiality of information shared during interviews, candidates may not record, transcribe, or use AI-powered note-taking tools during interviews. We expect all candidates to participate in the hiring process with honesty and integrity. For take-home assignments or role-specific assessments where AI use is permitted, we request transparency on which specific tools were used and how the tools were used and expect an explanation of your approach, contributions, and decision-making.