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Launched in 2016 and founded by Santa Barbara-born sisters, Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, and a Collective of partners, DÔEN is a digitally-led, multi-channel fashion and lifestyle brand. Our mission is to create lasting, beautiful collections while supporting individuals in all aspects of their organization, supply chain, and community. We work with domestic and international partners who share our values and commitment to gender and social equality as well as giving back by partnering with foundations that directly benefit our employees and surrounding communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Description of Duties
Classification: Exempt
Hourly Range: $65,000-$75,000
Location: Van Nuys, CA
Schedule: Hybrid, Monday through Friday, 9:00AM-5:30PM (in office a minimum of 3 days/week currently Monday, Tuesday, Thursday but subject to change based on the needs of the business)
Reports to: VP of Buying & Planning
Position Overview
We are seeking an Allocator to support inventory flow, replenishment, and store-level inventory management across our growing retail business.
This role will partner closely with Planning, Buying, Retail, Visual Merchandising, and Operations to ensure inventory is flowing efficiently and strategically across stores, distribution centers, and product launches. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, operationally-minded, and thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
This is a highly collaborative role that combines analytical inventory management with operational execution and cross-functional communication.
Key Responsibilities
Replenishment & Inventory Management
Execute biweekly replenishment strategies across retail stores
Analyze store-level sales and inventory performance to identify replenishment opportunities and risks
Manage inventory balancing and transfer recommendations across store fleet
Support ongoing optimization of replenishment tools and processes
Monitor inventory flow and identify operational inefficiencies
Product Launches & Initial Allocations Support upfront allocation planning for new product launches and store openings
Partner with Planning and Buying teams to align allocations with sales plans, assortment strategies, and capacity constraints
Assist in launch inventory management and post-launch rebalancing
RTVs, Transfers & Operational Execution Partner with Director of Visual Merchandising on monthly RTV's
Manage RTV and inter-store transfer execution and tracking
Coordinate with stores and distribution center to ensure timely inventory movement
Follow up on transfer orders and resolve inventory discrepancies
Help establish and maintain operational timelines and process standards
Store & Cross-Functional Communication Serve as a key point of contact for store inventory requests and allocation-related questions
Partner closely with Retail leadership to support inventory priorities and escalations
Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Buying, Operations, and Visual Merchandising teams
Reporting & Analysis Support recurring inventory analysis and reporting
Identify opportunities to improve reporting automation and operational efficiency
Monitor inventory health, aging inventory, and promotional inventory opportunities
Systems & Process Optimization Execute allocation uploads and inventory system maintenance
Troubleshoot allocation and inventory system issues
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, tools, and operational processes
Qualifications
2-3+ years of experience in Allocation, Merchandise Planning, Inventory Management, or related retail function
Strong analytical and Excel skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Excellent communication and follow-through
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset
Experience supporting retail store fleets preferred
Experience with allocation/inventory systems preferred
Preferred Traits
Calm under pressure
Operationally-minded and process-oriented
Strong ownership mentality
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving processes
Proactive communicator and relationship builder
Total Rewards Package
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
401k with company match
* Compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
* The hybrid model may be rescinded at any time due to business needs or the company's discretion.
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