Job Details

Overview

Palmetto Moon is a rapidly growing specialty apparel, accessories, home and gifts retailer celebrating the Southern lifestyle. A company that is Southern at heart, Palmetto Moons focus is on relentless customer service and a premium assortment, with stores carrying countless affordable gifts and a wide selection of collegiate gear and lifestyle brands.

Position Title: Merchandise Allocator

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging sales trends and market shifts to proactively adjust inventory strategies.
• Leverage post-performance data to refine future forecasting accuracy and planning.
• Prioritize high-demand stores and markets to optimize product availability and maximize sales.
• Adjust allocations dynamically based on in-season sales performance and external factors (e.g., promotions, local events, weather).
• Work closely with distribution centers to ensure smooth product delivery and merchandising processes.
• Allocate stock based on sales forecasts, inventory turnover, store priorities, and seasonal trends.
• Monitor stock levels across all locations to prevent overstocking and stockouts.
• Identify replenishment opportunities based on stock performance and demand patterns.
• Key item ladder planning to avoid stock outs and maximize sales.
• Partner with marketing teams to align inventory levels with promotional campaigns and product launches.
• Act as a liaison between the buying team, distribution center, and other teams to ensure the efficient flow of goods.
• Work with the buying team to align inventory decisions with product selection and availability.
• Implement key item bulletins to improve store planning and speed to floor.
• Develop and maintain KPIs to assess inventory efficiency and sales impact.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management to improve stock utilization and profitability.
• Develop pre-season strategies to assist in planning, clustering and implementation.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business, retail management, supply chain management, merchandise planning or a related field (preferred).
• Previous experience in retail merchandising, allocation, or inventory management (1-3 years preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret sales data and market trends.
• Proficiency in inventory management software, Excel, and other data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different departments.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of retail operations and supply chain processes.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with retail management systems or ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Understanding of demand forecasting and replenishment strategies.

Work Environment

• Office-based with occasional travel to stores or distribution centers.
• Fast-paced environment with tight deadlines during peak seasons.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales
• Industries: Retail

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