Allocator

Job Description

Allocator (Full-Time) – onsite position at 24 Seven Talent, Charlottesville, Virginia.

The Allocator ensures the right product is in the right place at the right time. This in-person role partners with Planning, Merchandising, and Operations to optimize inventory levels, support sales goals, and maintain a best-in-class customer experience across all channels. The position reports to the Planning Manager. Allocation activities, data analysis, and scalable process development will be key responsibilities. Ideal candidates are analytical, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Relocation assistance is offered.

• Execute inventory allocations to stores and channels based on demand, sales trends, and inventory strategies.
• Monitor product performance and stock levels, making timely replenishment & reallocation decisions to maximize sales and minimize stockouts/overstock.
• Partner with Planning and Merchandising to understand assortment strategies, flow plans, and seasonal needs, ensuring alignment across channels.
• Develop and maintain allocation tools, reports, and analyses to support data-driven decision making.
• Identify under- and over performing products, sizes, and locations, and recommend allocation actions.
• Support new product launches, promotions, and key events with thoughtful allocation strategies.
• Continuously refine and improve allocation methodologies, processes, and system parameters for scale and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Operations & Logistics to understand constraints, lead times, and capacity, incorporating them into allocation plans.
• Communicate clearly with cross-functional partners on allocation decisions, risks, and opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of merchandise/retail allocation or related experience, preferably in apparel.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with close attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort building models and analyses.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent internal and external communication skills.
• Self‑starter with a “no-task-too-small” attitude and high integrity.

• Experience with merchandise planning, forecasting, or retail operations.
• Proven ability to design, document, and improve scalable allocation processes.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and adaptability to evolving business needs.
• Strategic thinker leveraging data-driven insights to guide decisions.
• Experience in a high‑growth company or retail brand environment.

Entry level

Full-time

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Staffing and Recruiting

This role is ideal for someone who is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a growing brand’s success by ensuring product placement optimizes demand and drives performance.