Away

Allocation Manager

Who can apply: US-based role. The employer has not said which states are eligible — confirm before applying.
Location as listed by the employer: “NYC: Soho HQ”
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About this role

Away is hiring for a Allocation Manager role (full-time). See the official posting for full details.

Requirements

  • You have a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Retail Planning, Allocation, or OTB Management within a multi-unit retail environment (10–50 stores preferred)
  • You’re advanced in Excel (dynamic data structures, scenario modeling, complex formulas) and have experience with enterprise planning software or BI platforms (e.g., Oracle, Blue Yonder, SAP)
  • You have a deep understanding of core retail metrics and processes, including Open-to-Buy (OTB), GMROI, inventory turn, Weeks of Supply (WOS), and sell-through
  • You have a strategic mindset that balances macro chain-level targets across 17 stores and e-commerce with micro, store-level allocation precision
  • You have the proven ability to navigate matrixed teams across Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, Stores, and 3PL/Operations
  • You’re a strong communicator with a track record of presenting data-driven insights to leadership and partnering with field teams to translate qualitative store feedback into actionable inventory strategies
  • You’re creative and innovative; you love to build great new things that are fresh and unique while staying on brand
  • You’re agile, and motivated by a fast-paced and ever changing environment

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