Away

Allocation Manager

NYC: Soho HQ, Remote. Posted a month ago

The role

The Allocation Manager manages inventory allocation workflows and supports operational growth for retail stores and digital channels. This person owns the end-to-end inventory lifecycle across 16 retail locations and e-commerce.

What you will do

  • Execute initial allocations, seasonal floorsets, and ongoing replenishment across 16 retail stores and e-commerce
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Data teams to test and support tool logic refinements and process enhancements
  • Execute store replenishment and evaluate store performance using tiering frameworks
  • Identify location-specific best sellers and slow movers to provide recommendations for Merchandising
  • Maintain an active feedback loop with Store Managers and District Managers
  • Manage monthly Open-to-Buy (OTB) tracking and reporting process for the retail fleet
  • Support the Merch Planning Director and Finance team in tracking store-level revenue plans
  • Perform fleet inventory health analysis and propose operational adjustments
  • Collaborate with Operations and 3PL partners to optimize delivery schedules and inventory flow

Required qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Retail Planning, Allocation, or OTB Management within a multi-unit retail environment
  • Advanced in Excel (dynamic data structures, scenario modeling, complex formulas)
  • Experience with enterprise planning software or BI platforms (e.g., Oracle, Blue Yonder, SAP)
  • Deep understanding of core retail metrics and processes, including Open-to-Buy (OTB), GMROI, inventory turn, Weeks of Supply (WOS), and sell-through
  • Ability to navigate matrixed teams across Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, Stores, and 3PL/Operations
  • Strong communicator with a track record of presenting data-driven insights to leadership

Nice to have

  • 10–50 stores preferred

Benefits

  • Health insurance offerings
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Paid time off programs (vacation, wellbeing, holidays, summer Fridays, and compassion leave)
  • Discount codes, product stipends, and giveaways
  • Company-sponsored volunteer and charitable opportunities

About the company

Away offers a range of luggage and travel essentials. They aim to make travel more seamless for everyone through a community of travelers.