Senior Allocator, Retail PlanningDepartment: Planning
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Los Angeles HQ
Compensation: $95,000 - $115,000 / year
DescriptionWe are looking for a strategic, commercially driven
Senior Allocator to join our Retail Planning team. This role owns the end-to-end allocation strategy across the SKIMS retail fleet, from seasonal distribution planning through in-season inventory management, replenishment execution, and exit. The ideal candidate brings deep allocation expertise, strong cross-functional influence, and the judgment to make inventory decisions that protect sales, margin, and the customer experience at every door. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on how SKIMS manages inventory as our retail business scales.
Key Responsibilities• Own the end-to-end allocation strategy for the SKIMS retail fleet, translating seasonal buy plans and distribution strategies into store-level execution across initial sends, replenishment, size balancing, and end-of-life management.
• Develop and maintain store clustering and attribute frameworks that drive differentiated assortment strategies, optimize inventory productivity, and improve gross margin by door.
• Lead size curve analysis across the fleet; develop and refine size curves by store cluster, category, and season to improve allocation accuracy and reduce size imbalances.
• Manage inventory levels by door based on capacity, store attributes, seasonality, and selling curves; proactively identify and act on stock liabilities and sales opportunities across the fleet before they impact financial performance.
• Lead in-season inventory management, including replenishment execution, inter-store transfer recommendations, consolidations, and markdown timing proposals; present findings and recommendations to Planning leadership.
• Own exit strategy development for seasonal and aging inventory by door; partner with Planning and Merchandising to align on clearance approach, timing, and consolidation plans that protect margin.
• Lead new store opening inventory strategy, including assortment builds calibrated to door capacity, store profile, and cluster; coordinate with Logistics, Retail Operations, and the DC to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Analyze store sales, weeks-of-supply, sell-through, and stock-to-sales ratios on a weekly basis; synthesize findings into clear, actionable recommendations and present performance recaps to senior leadership.
• Monitor warehouse and in-transit inventory by door; proactively flag receiving or shipping issues and drive resolution with cross-functional partners to protect the allocation plan and store readiness.
• Build, own, and publish best-seller, hindsight, and allocation performance reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis; communicate insights and recommended actions to cross-functional partners with clarity and confidence.
• Serve as the primary allocation point of contact with store field teams and Retail Operations; maintain open lines of communication, gather on-the-ground intelligence, and incorporate store-level insights into allocation decision-making.
• Provide mentorship and day-to-day guidance to the Allocator; support their development by sharing best practices, reviewing their work, and building their analytical and strategic capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement of allocation tools, reporting infrastructure, and replenishment processes; identify inefficiencies and recommend scalable solutions as the retail fleet grows.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise• 4-6 years of experience in retail allocation, replenishment, or merchandise planning; fashion or apparel industry required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Retail Management, Finance, or a related field; equivalent work experience considered.
• Proven ability to develop and own allocation strategy across a multi-door retail fleet, including store clustering, size curve development, and replenishment program management.
• Deep understanding of retail math, including sell-through, weeks-of-supply, stock-to-sales ratios, IMU, and inventory productivity metrics; ability to translate analysis into clear financial impact.
• Experience with in-season inventory management, consolidations, and exit strategy execution in a vertical retail environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and logical formulas; comfort working with large, complex data sets.
• Experience with planning or business intelligence tools such as Toolio, Looker, NetSuite, or similar platforms required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings, recommendations, and inventory strategies to senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Experience supporting or leading new store opening inventory builds is strongly preferred.
• Experience mentoring or providing guidance to junior team members is a plus.
• A strategic inventory thinker who operates with both precision and a commercial lens, connecting allocation decisions to sales, margin, and customer outcomes.
• Someone who brings strong opinions on how allocation should be done and the experience to back them up, while remaining open to collaboration and new approaches.
• A proactive problem solver who identifies risks before they become issues, escalates with a point of view, and drives resolution across teams.
• A confident cross-functional communicator who can present complex inventory analysis to senior leadership and translate it into decisions that move the business forward.
• A natural collaborator and emerging leader who invests in the growth of those around them and actively contributes to a high-performing team culture.
• Someone excited by the challenge of building scalable allocation infrastructure in a high-growth retail environment, and motivated by the opportunity to help shape how SKIMS manages inventory at scale.
Benefits, Culture and PerksBenefits and Culture- Up to 100% Company Paid Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
- Kind Body Fertility Benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with up to 4% match
- Unlimited PTO
- Full Access to LinkedIn learning
- Employee Discounts
Perks (HQ Location)- Free weekly catered lunch at HQ - M/T/W/Th
- Dog-Friendly office on a Thursday and Friday
- Free Swag Giveaways
- Annual Holiday Party
- Annual Summer Party
- Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
- Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages
