Allocation Manager

| Greater NYC Area
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Away is a global lifestyle brand with a mission to transform travel through products and content that inspire people to get away more. In support of our mission, we are seeking a Allocation Manager to join our Merchandising team. Want to help us transform the travel experience? The ideal candidate will have had allocation experience at companies with global complex supply chains, be highly skilled in Excel, detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to iterate on and implement new processes. You will report to the Director of Merchandise Planning and Allocation based in our New York City office.As a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Away seeks individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply for this opportunity. We’re creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global and diverse, so we’re building a team that is too. Through initiatives like our employee resource groups, anti-racism training, and bias prevention initiatives, we’re building the cultural foundation that gives people the emotional and physical space to bring their authentic selves to work.What you’ll do:

  • Consistently analyze performance trends to inform future allocation strategies
  • Effectively allocate new and existing core products to stores and warehouses based on assortment goals and past performance
  • Analyze retail and international selling trends to create location specific allocation plans and partner with Retail/International teams to roll out strategy
  • Create scalable allocation system for Away taking into account channel and market differences to allow for greater visibility into inventory status and performance
  • Build the company understand of inventory health through iterating on current processes and implementing new strategies to drive the business forward
  • Collaborate with our Production and Operations teams to recommend inventory strategy efficiency improvements to ensure that we are implementing an optimized retail fulfillment network
  • Partner with Finance and Inventory teams on liquidation and end of lifecycle product management 

Who you are:

  • Minimum 4-6 years professional experience, in an allocation role
  • Comfortable and confident making allocation decisions and recommendations grounded in data
  • High level of proficiency with Excel including data manipulation/organization and modeling/forecasting
  • A strong written/oral communicator
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires continual multi-tasking and prioritization 
  • Experience with a business intelligence tool like Looker or Tableau preferred, but not required 
  • Intellectually curious and an analytical thinker who can detect patterns and trends to add business value
  • A detail-oriented and proactive problem-solver 
  • Team player with a "no task is too small" attitude
  • Enjoys working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
  • Passionate about transforming travel (but that’s a given!)

You’ll love working at Away because:

  • We travel. We encourage you to take time to recharge outside of the office. You’ll have generous PTO to explore new places and access to Away products to ensure your travels are seamless. And once you’re here for three years, you’ll earn a sabbatical and a bonus to take a well-deserved trip.
  • We’re not just employees. We’re people. We offer insurance coverage (health, vision, and dental), tax savings plans for retirement, dependent care, commuter benefits, generous and inclusive parental leave, and a kitchen stocked with organic snacks and coffee.
  • We’ll invest in your career. Our company’s growing quickly, and we’ll give you the opportunity to do the same. You’ll have access to a number of professional development opportunities so that you can keep up with the company’s evolving needs.
  • We’re creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global and diverse, so we’re building a team that is, too. Through initiatives like our employee resource groups, our new office in downtown Manhattan, and more, we’re building the cultural foundation that gives people the emotional and physical space to bring their best selves to work.
  • We offer competitive compensation packages. We deeply value the talent our team brings to the table, and believe that fair and equitable total compensation packages are part of our commitment to everyone who works here.
  • And so much more…! You can bring your dog to work. We organize ways to give back to our local communities.

 

About Away:

Away is a global lifestyle brand with a mission to transform travel through products and content that inspire people to get away more. The company launched in 2016 with one perfectly designed carry-on and has since expanded to offer an array of luggage and travel essentials built for the modern traveler. Headquartered in New York City, with teams in London and Toronto, Away currently ships products to over 35 countries around the world. Away has been named one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies” and has been recognized on TIME’s list of “Best Inventions.” To learn more, visit awaytravel.com.

EEO Statement: 

Away is dedicated to hiring a diverse workplace that celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information or disability. 

Away is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

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Away's HQ is in Soho, one of the liveliest neighborhoods in the NYC, with great restaurants, shopping, and easily accessible public transportation.

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