アロケーションマネージャー/ Allocation Manager

An international consumer brand is looking for an Allocation Manager. The selected candidate will optimise inventory levels, develop allocation strategies, analyse sales and stock performance, coordinate cross-functional supply activities, and lead the allocation team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop seasonal allocation strategies aligned with product, investment, and commercial plans
• Coordinate with Planning and Buying teams to align allocation plans with product assortments, launch schedules, target quantities, and seasonal priorities
• Lead initial inventory releases, in-season replenishment, stock redistribution, and end-of-season stock returns to optimise sell-through and inventory health
• Drive promotional and markdown strategies in line with financial and commercial goals
• Monitor sales, stock, size performance, forecasts, and inventory coverage at SKU and store level to identify risks and missed sales opportunities
• Optimise store inventory through automatic replenishment, quota management, inventory releases, and stock redistribution
• Coordinate with Supply Planning and Logistics to manage inbound stock, delivery schedules, shipment priorities, and contingency plans
• Provide weekly visibility of allocation details and stock information to stores and cross-functional teams
• Use allocation systems and reporting tools to maintain accurate inventory data and support continuous improvement
• Drive service and inventory KPIs including on-time and in-full sales orders, presence rates, sales order fulfilment, lost sales, and stock coverage
• Provide actionable recommendations to Planning, Sales, Retail, Marketing, Digital, and Business Planning teams to improve commercial performance
• Coach and develop Allocators, set team priorities, monitor workflows, and remove roadblocks to ensure timely delivery

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above
• 6-8 years of experience in merchandise planning and analysis
• Experience in merchandise planning and allocation systems, with allocation or distribution experience
• Advanced PC skills including Excel and PPT
• Business level Japanese and English

Preferred requirements:

• Experience with SAP or JDA
• Financial or accounting background
• Experience with MicroStrategy or Power BI
• Experience working with senior stakeholders across local, regional, and global teams

About the Company:

A global luxury lifestyle brand offering collections across ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewellery and beauty. Founded in New York, the brand combines American style with a modern, international perspective and operates through boutiques, department stores and online channels in markets around the world, including Japan.

Keywords:

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Job Ref: E145G5