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Retail Merchandise Allocator - THIS POSITION IS NOT REMOTE

  2025-11-07     Palmetto Moon     all cities,AK  
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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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