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Allocator jobs are open across retail, fashion, wholesale distribution, and logistics, from entry-level analyst to senior and director roles, with specializations in merchandise allocation, inventory planning, and supply chain allocation. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last—for you to be yourself in.
Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible.
A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.
Job Title: Allocation Analyst, North America Collection Small Leather Goods and Specialty
Primary Purpose:
The Collection Allocation Analyst is responsible for effectively managing inventory levels to support Coach’s overall North America sales and inventory plans. This person would be the sole owner of Collection Small Leather Goods and Specialty allocations. This person would manage store and ecommerce inventory splits, balance allocations across multiple DCs, and create back-in-stock strategies for high profile styles. The Allocation team is highly collaborative and partners closely with a variety of cross functional teams. This is a great opportunity for an individual with outstanding analytical and communication skills, who is strategic, motivated and systems-savvy.
The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in this role to…
- Analyze and manage inventory levels at both distribution and store levels across +500 seasonal skus
- Effectively create and utilize allocation strategies to impact top down and bottoms up financial success of Women’s Small Leather Goods and Specialty departments, partnering with Buying team on alignment
- Collaborate with peers to ensure consistency and accuracy of information, share best practices and maximize systems knowledge
- Own allocation and hindsight analysis for specialty initiatives, including Coach Create and customization, driving key learnings to continuously evolve strategies and improve results
- Interface with Center of Excellence team to understand and manage store inventory, capacity, and product flow.
- Detail oriented, can manage multiple projects at once and adhere to deadlines
- Problem solving mindset and uses their critical thinking skills to identify and resolve
The accomplished individual will possess...
- Motivated individual with a passion for data analysis, growth driving initiatives and innovation
- Strong strategic thinking and outstanding analytical/quantitative skills with ability to manage large amounts of data.
- Excellent listening, communication and presentation skills; ability to effectively interact with team members, cross-functional members, and field partners at all levels
- Ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize and adapt to fast-paced , dynamic business environment
- Excellent time management skills
An outstanding professional will have...
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience with allocation and reporting systems and databases preferred (i.e. Micro-strategy, Tableau, Alteryx, Apollo, AllocateSmart, SAP)
- 1-2 years of previous Allocation experience preferred
- 2 years of advanced working knowledge of MS Excel preferred
#LI-SG2; #LI-HYBRID
Our Competencies for All Employees
Courage : Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
Creativity : Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
Customer Focus : Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Dealing with Ambiguity : Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
Drive for Results : Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
Interpersonal Savvy : Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
Learning on the Fly : Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.
Our Competencies for All People Managers
Strategic Agility : Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
Developing Direct Reports and Others : Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder.
Building Effective Teams : Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.
Coach. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264.
Visit Tapestry, Inc .
Base Pay Range
$65,000.00-$75,000.00Here are some of the benefits that we offer: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401 (K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance. Please click here for a complete list of U.S Corporate Compensation & Benefits.
Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last—for you to be yourself in.
Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible.
A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.
Job Title: Allocation Analyst, North America Collection Small Leather Goods and Specialty
Primary Purpose:
The Collection Allocation Analyst is responsible for effectively managing inventory levels to support Coach’s overall North America sales and inventory plans. This person would be the sole owner of Collection Small Leather Goods and Specialty allocations. This person would manage store and ecommerce inventory splits, balance allocations across multiple DCs, and create back-in-stock strategies for high profile styles. The Allocation team is highly collaborative and partners closely with a variety of cross functional teams. This is a great opportunity for an individual with outstanding analytical and communication skills, who is strategic, motivated and systems-savvy.
The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in this role to…
- Analyze and manage inventory levels at both distribution and store levels across +500 seasonal skus
- Effectively create and utilize allocation strategies to impact top down and bottoms up financial success of Women’s Small Leather Goods and Specialty departments, partnering with Buying team on alignment
- Collaborate with peers to ensure consistency and accuracy of information, share best practices and maximize systems knowledge
- Own allocation and hindsight analysis for specialty initiatives, including Coach Create and customization, driving key learnings to continuously evolve strategies and improve results
- Interface with Center of Excellence team to understand and manage store inventory, capacity, and product flow.
- Detail oriented, can manage multiple projects at once and adhere to deadlines
- Problem solving mindset and uses their critical thinking skills to identify and resolve
The accomplished individual will possess...
- Motivated individual with a passion for data analysis, growth driving initiatives and innovation
- Strong strategic thinking and outstanding analytical/quantitative skills with ability to manage large amounts of data.
- Excellent listening, communication and presentation skills; ability to effectively interact with team members, cross-functional members, and field partners at all levels
- Ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize and adapt to fast-paced , dynamic business environment
- Excellent time management skills
An outstanding professional will have...
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience with allocation and reporting systems and databases preferred (i.e. Micro-strategy, Tableau, Alteryx, Apollo, AllocateSmart, SAP)
- 1-2 years of previous Allocation experience preferred
- 2 years of advanced working knowledge of MS Excel preferred
#LI-SG2; #LI-HYBRID
Our Competencies for All Employees
Courage : Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
Creativity : Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
Customer Focus : Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Dealing with Ambiguity : Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
Drive for Results : Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
Interpersonal Savvy : Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
Learning on the Fly : Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.
Our Competencies for All People Managers
Strategic Agility : Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
Developing Direct Reports and Others : Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder.
Building Effective Teams : Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.
Coach. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264.
Visit Tapestry, Inc .
Base Pay Range
$65,000.00-$75,000.00Here are some of the benefits that we offer: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401 (K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance. Please click here for a complete list of U.S Corporate Compensation & Benefits.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in allocator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in merchandising, supply chain, business, or a related field
- Proficiency with retail allocation or inventory planning software such as JDA or Oracle Retail
- Experience analyzing sales data and generating replenishment or distribution recommendations
- Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data modeling
- Familiarity with open-to-buy planning and merchandise financial planning concepts
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with buying, planning, and logistics teams
Tips for Your Allocator Job Search
Quantify your inventory impact on your resume
Allocators are expected to move product efficiently, so your resume needs numbers that reflect that. Cite the number of SKUs you managed, sell-through improvement you drove, or inventory turn rates you influenced. Generic descriptions of duties won't stand out.
Highlight your allocation software proficiency
Many postings screen for specific tools like JDA, Oracle Retail, SAP, or proprietary allocation systems. List every platform you've used by name in your skills section, including any planning or reporting tools you relied on for open-to-buy or replenishment decisions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists allocator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by channel, not just industry
Allocation work differs significantly between e-commerce, brick-and-mortar, and wholesale. Identify which channel you've worked in most and search for postings that match, since employers frequently prefer candidates whose distribution experience mirrors their own sales model.
Prepare a scenario answer about a stockout or overstock
Allocator interviews almost always include a situational question about a time you had to respond to excess inventory or a supply gap. Prepare a specific example with the problem, the allocation decision you made, and the measurable outcome you achieved.
Negotiate using category or seasonal scope
When discussing compensation, anchor to the scope of your role, such as the number of categories, store count, or volume of units allocated per season. Candidates who frame their value around business impact have a stronger negotiating position than those who rely on title alone.
Allocator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most allocators?
The most active employers for allocators right now are Skechers, Tapestry, and Luxe Brands, and the most openings are in Ohio, Maine, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Retail chains, wholesale distributors, and specialty apparel brands tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How many allocator jobs are remote?
About 100% of allocator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by employer size and sector. Roles focused on data analysis, replenishment planning, and inventory reporting are more likely to offer remote flexibility, while positions requiring close collaboration with distribution centers or store operations teams typically remain on-site.
How do you become an allocator?
Start with a degree in merchandising, supply chain, or business, then build hands-on experience through internships or entry-level roles in retail planning or inventory analysis. Learn the allocation or planning tools commonly used in your target industry, develop strong data analysis skills in Excel or similar platforms, and work toward roles with increasing responsibility over SKU count, category scope, or store volume.
Can you get hired as an allocator with little or no experience?
Yes, many employers hire entry-level allocators through associate or analyst programs, particularly in retail and fashion. Candidates who can demonstrate proficiency in Excel, an understanding of basic merchandising math, and familiarity with inventory concepts are competitive even without direct allocation experience. Internships in buying, planning, or store operations are strong entry points that hiring managers recognize.
What does the allocator interview process look like?
Most allocator interviews include a phone or video screen focused on your background and tools experience, followed by one or two rounds covering analytical thinking and retail math. Many employers include a skills assessment or case exercise where you review a mock sales report and recommend an allocation decision. Final rounds often involve meeting with a planning manager or cross-functional team lead.
Where can I find and apply to allocator jobs?
You can find and apply to allocator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience level, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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