Planner/ Scheduler

Merchandise Allocator

Who We Are

An industry leader in global fashion & apparel design with 40+ years of success across wholesale, e?comm, and marketplace. We are privately held, HQ in NYC with brand offices in CA — a dynamic portfolio of global brands committed to operational excellence in design, product development, production, sourcing, distribution & logistics. With category expertise in full?collection menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, infant toddler; we specialize in denim, outerwear, activewear, loungewear/sleepwear, trusted by top retailers.

About the Role

The day-to-day role of the merchandise allocator is to effectively manage the allocation process of various accounts for specific brands on a timely manner. Making sure inventory is aligned with orders and that the allocation is managed accurately. Work closely with warehouses and resolve issues related to outbound shipments

How You’ll Contribute

• Manage purchase orders from initial bulk allocation through end-of-life cycle of merchandise, including daily review, maintenance and release of sales orders, follow through with shipments
• Analyze sales data and stock availability to execute accurate and timely allocations
• Coordinate with warehouse on outbound deliveries. Push for start ship dates but minimize if not total avoidance of requests for extensions. Make certain for hot shipments that there is dialog with the DC to make sure they can achieve or revert to sales teams for extensions before dropping.
• Review inventory history and perform stock adjustments and transfers as needed.
• Update inventory based on cycle counts
• Follow up with traffic department on incoming shipments
• Liaison between sales and warehouses
• Answering sales inquiries
• Special projects and follow through
• Manage overall system data integrity with focus on sales orders.
• Communicate daily with Order Management Manager, as well as Sales & Warehouse counterparts to review customer delivery issues.

What you Bring to the team

• At least 5 years of experience in Allocation
• Understanding of the wholesale apparel business and 3PL model
• Excel skills and numeric ability.· Highly organized – with ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Experience of working to critical deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Blue Cherry experience is a plus
• Understanding of the wholesale apparel business