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Retail Allocation Manager Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Ross

Analyst, Assortment Management - dd's

Dublin, CA · On-site

GENERAL PURPOSE The Assortment Analyst supports their manager in partnering with both merchants and ... Retail software experience, a plus (JDA or Other Allocation Software) * Ability to independently ...

Ross

Analyst, Receipt Management (Planning)

Dublin, CA · On-site

$70K - $101K/yr

... Manager and Director * Support events by establishing product levels, recommending/following ... Retail software experience, a plus (JDA or Other Allocation Software) * Ability to independently ...

Skechers

Allocator, Apparel & Accessories

Manhattan Beach, CA · On-site

$17.50 - $20.75/hr

Allocation & Inventory Management * Execute store and size-level allocations for Apparel and Accessories categories across all domestic U.S. and Canada Skechers retail locations * Monitor and analyze ...

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What does a retail allocation manager do?

A Retail Allocation Manager is responsible for ensuring that products are distributed efficiently and effectively across retail stores. They analyze sales data, inventory levels, and trends to determine the right amount of stock for each location. Their main goal is to maximize sales and minimize excess inventory by making informed decisions about where and when products should be sent. They also collaborate with buyers, planners, and store managers to achieve optimal product availability and meet business objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a retail allocation manager?

To thrive as a Retail Allocation Manager, you need expertise in inventory management, analytical skills, and a background in business or supply chain, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with allocation and replenishment software, Excel, and ERP systems is typically required. Strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail help you effectively coordinate with cross-functional teams and respond to market trends. These skills ensure optimal stock levels, reduce markdowns, and maximize sales performance across retail locations.

How does a retail allocation manager typically collaborate with buying and merchandising teams?

A Retail Allocation Manager works closely with both buying and merchandising teams to ensure that products are distributed efficiently across store locations. Coordination involves sharing sales data, inventory levels, and upcoming promotional plans to make informed allocation decisions. Regular meetings and data reviews help align strategies, so the right products are in the right stores at the right time. This collaboration is essential for maximizing sales, minimizing stockouts or overstock situations, and supporting key business objectives.

What is the difference between Retail Allocation Manager vs Retail Merchandiser?

AspectRetail Allocation ManagerRetail Merchandiser
Primary FocusAllocating inventory across stores to optimize salesPlanning and executing product displays and promotions
Required SkillsData analysis, inventory management, logisticsVisual merchandising, product knowledge, customer engagement
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices, distribution centersRetail stores, showrooms
Common CertificationsSupply chain, inventory management certificationsVisual merchandising, retail sales certifications

The Retail Allocation Manager primarily focuses on inventory distribution and logistics to ensure optimal stock levels across locations, while the Retail Merchandiser concentrates on product presentation and in-store displays to attract customers. Both roles require knowledge of retail operations but differ in their core responsibilities and work environments.

Infographic showing various Retail Allocation Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Director, Planning & Allocation Technology

Carlsbad, CA • On-site

Vuori, Inc
Apparel and Accessories Stores • 51 - 200 employees
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$181K - $242K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 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
Vuori is one of the fastest-growing apparel brands in the world, and the way we plan and allocate product has to keep pace. We're looking for a technically strong product leader to own the strategy and roadmap for our merchandise planning and allocation capabilities - spanning pre-season and in-season planning, top-down and bottom-up, and how inventory flows to our stores and distribution centers. You'll partner with Data Science to put machine learning and advanced forecasting into the hands of our planners, work closely with Merchandising and Planning leadership to shape how that work actually gets done, and lead and grow a small team of Product Managers and Analysts. This is a role for someone as energized by explainability and user adoption as by the technology itself - because the best forecast in the world doesn't move the business if planners don't trust it.
What you'll get to do:
  • Own the product roadmap for our merchandise planning and allocation capabilities, prioritizing business impact, technical feasibility, and adoption of readiness.
  • Partner with Data Science as a technical peer to develop and productionize forecasting capabilities - machine learning models, probabilistic forecasting, and attribute-based new-item demand modeling - and own the explainability requirements that make planners trust them.
  • Drive adoption of system-generated forecasts as a primary measure of success and establish forecast accuracy and forecast value-add measurement, so model performance and business impact stay visible.
  • Partner with Planning, Merchandising, and Technology leadership to evolve the planning and allocation operating model around human-in-the-loop decision-making - helping define what the system decides, what the planner decides, and where exceptions escalate.
  • Keep a pulse on emerging technology across planning, forecasting, and AI, assessing what is genuinely production-ready and building it into the roadmap on a realistic timeline.
  • Own the product requirements for the data foundation behind planning intelligence, partnering with Data Engineering on pipeline timing, data quality, and the data products forecasting and allocation depend on.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a small team of Product Managers and Analysts, raising the bar on technical fluency, requirements of quality, and outcome of ownership.
  • Collaborate with on/offshore development partners on solution design and delivery and represent planning and allocation priorities in agile ceremonies and quarterly planning.

Qualifications
Who you are:
  • 10+ years in product management, analytics, or planning technology, with meaningful exposure to retail merchandise planning, allocation, or demand forecasting.
  • 2+ years managing or mentoring product managers or analysts, with the communication skills to explain technical trade-offs to merchants and planners, and business trade-offs to engineers and data scientists.
  • You have shipped a machine learning or advanced analytics capability into a business user's day-to-day workflow - not a dashboard, and not a proof of concept that stalled.
  • Technically fluent in forecasting: comfortable discussing model approaches, error metrics (WMAPE, bias, forecast value add), probabilistic versus point forecasts, and the trade-offs between accuracy and interpretability.
  • Strong working knowledge of merchandise planning and allocation - pre-season and in-season, top-down and bottom-up, open-to-buy, receipt flow, and store/DC allocation.
  • Experience working with on/offshore development teams in an Agile environment (JIRA, sprint and quarterly planning), plus hands-on familiarity with enterprise planning platforms (Anaplan, o9, RELEX, Blue Yonder, Board, or similar) from a data model and configuration perspective. Working knowledge of SQL is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience preferred.

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 $181,200 per year - $242,550 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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