ALLOCATION PLANNER

Our client is seeking an experienced Allocation Planner to support product availability and revenue growth by optimizing merchandise flow across multiple sales channels. This role will work cross-functionally to align product allocation strategies with key consumer priorities and financial targets. The ideal candidate is data-driven, collaborative, and comfortable translating complex inventory insights into clear, actionable plans.
This role is a hybrid model in Beaverton, Oregon.

Allocation Planner Responsibilities

• Develop and manage seasonal and in-season allocation strategies based on consumer priorities, store-level performance, and revenue goals.
• Create and maintain SKU-level load-in and replenishment plans across all retail locations, adjusting allocations as needed to optimize in-stock levels and minimize missed demand.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (planning, merchandising, brand, and operations) to execute channel-wide inventory trade strategies that support profitability and sell-through.
• Monitor weekly store performance to proactively identify variances from plan and rebalance inventory accordingly.
• Support the execution of allocation plans for new store openings and seasonal launches.
• Collaborate with planning teams to inform size curve recommendations and influence pre-season buying decisions.

Allocation Planner Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in allocation, inventory, or merchandise planning; experience with financial or retail analytics is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; however, relevant experience may substitute for formal education (e.g., 3–5 years of experience with a high school diploma).
• Proven ability to communicate insights clearly across varying levels of the business, from peers to leadership.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with shifting priorities.

Compensation: Up to $35.21/hr. (DOE)
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• Develop and manage seasonal and in-season allocation strategies based on consumer priorities, store-level performance, and revenue goals.
• Create and maintain SKU-level load-in and replenishment plans across all retail locations, adjusting allocations as needed to optimize in-stock levels and minimize missed demand.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (planning, merchandising, brand, and operations) to execute channel-wide inventory trade strategies that support profitability and sell-through.
• Monitor weekly store performance to proactively identify variances from plan and rebalance inventory accordingly.
• Support the execution of allocation plans for new store openings and seasonal launches.
• Collaborate with planning teams to inform size curve recommendations and influence pre-season buying decisions