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Merchandise Allocator jobs are open across retail, e-commerce, and specialty apparel, with specializations in inventory planning, store-level allocation, and assortment optimization, at every level from junior analyst to senior allocator and manager. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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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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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in merchandise allocator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in merchandising, supply chain, business, or a related field
- Proficiency in allocation and planning software such as JDA, Oracle Retail, or similar tools
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and large-dataset analysis
- Experience analyzing sell-through rates, inventory turn, and weeks-of-supply metrics
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with buyers, planners, and store operations teams
- Familiarity with open-to-buy processes and replenishment strategies across multiple locations
Tips for Your Merchandise Allocator Job Search
Quantify your allocation decisions on your resume
Hiring managers want to see the business impact of your work. List the number of SKUs you managed, the sell-through improvement you drove, or the reduction in out-of-stock weeks you achieved so your resume speaks in the language allocators actually use.
Highlight your planning system proficiency early
Many allocation roles are filtered by software before a human sees your resume. Name the planning and allocation tools you've used, whether that's JDA, Oracle Retail, or a proprietary WMS, in your skills section and again in your work bullets.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists merchandise 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 company name
An allocator role at a pure-play e-commerce brand differs from one at a brick-and-mortar chain in tools, pace, and metrics. Filter openings by retail channel so your applications go to roles where your specific store-level or digital allocation experience is directly relevant.
Prepare a walk-through of a real allocation problem
Interviewers frequently ask you to describe a situation where inventory was misallocated and what you did to fix it. Prepare a concrete example that covers the data signal you caught, the reallocation logic you applied, and the outcome you measured.
Negotiate using category scope, not title alone
If an offer comes in below your target, anchor your counteroffer to the category volume or SKU count you'll manage. Demonstrating that you understand the complexity and risk of the role strengthens your position more than citing competing offers.
Merchandise Allocator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most merchandise allocators?
The companies hiring the most merchandise allocators right now include Skechers, Tapestry, and Luxe Brands, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, Maine, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Retail chains, department stores, and specialty apparel brands tend to post the highest volume of allocation roles year-round.
How many merchandise allocator jobs are remote?
About 100% of merchandise allocator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the data-heavy nature of the role that lends itself to off-site work. Allocation analysts who work primarily in planning systems and spreadsheets tend to find the most remote flexibility, while roles requiring regular store visits or cross-functional floor presence skew toward on-site or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a merchandise allocator?
Start by earning a degree in merchandising, supply chain, or business, then build foundational skills in Excel and retail analytics through coursework or entry-level retail operations work. Seek out associate allocator or allocation analyst roles that expose you to open-to-buy planning and inventory management systems. Progress comes from demonstrating accuracy in replenishment decisions and the ability to read sell-through data to make timely store-level adjustments.
Can you get a merchandise allocator job with little experience?
Yes, many retailers hire entry-level candidates into associate allocator or allocation analyst roles with limited direct experience if you can show strong analytical aptitude. Emphasize any coursework in retail math, supply chain, or merchandising, along with hands-on experience with Excel and data analysis. Part-time retail or inventory roles that required you to track stock, flag shortages, or pull sales reports are directly relevant and worth highlighting on your resume.
What does the merchandise allocator interview process look like?
Most merchandise allocator interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your background and familiarity with allocation tools, followed by a technical or case-based round where you're asked to interpret sales data, recommend a replenishment action, or walk through how you'd address an overstock or out-of-stock situation. Final rounds typically include a conversation with a buying or planning director and may involve a data exercise or Excel-based assignment to assess your analytical accuracy under realistic conditions.
Where can I find and apply to merchandise allocator jobs?
You can find and apply to merchandise allocator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, channel background, and location preferences, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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