Senior Manager Allocation Strategy

Ref: 615923

NJ, USA, Lumberton

$130,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Allocation Oversight
• Retail Performance Optimization
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership

About the candidate

An experienced Senior Manager in Allocation Strategy, with 20+ years in retail merchandising, allocation, and store execution, this candidate merges deep industry knowledge with a proven track record of advancing corporate strategies and enhancing operational efficiencies. Their strategic approach has been instrumental in shaping allocation and assortment strategies across multi-category portfolios, notably improving productivity in a network of over 2,200 stores and supporting significant annual sales volumes. Recognized for their ability to simplify complex processes and align cross-functional teams, they deliver actionable insights and clear guidelines that drive business growth.

What makes them great?

• Delivered strong cross-functional alignment, driving clarity and execution that significantly enhanced in-store presentation and sales performance.
• Efficiently managed high-stakes enterprise initiatives, filling leadership gaps and maintaining continuity in strategic roles across business cycles.
• Developed and communicated strategic allocation plans for over 220 new stores, optimizing receipt unit plans and inventory adjustments to align with store profiles.

Areas of expertise

• Inventory Allocation & Store Distribution: Skilled in orchestrating store distribution and in-season inventory flow to optimize retail performance across extensive store networks.
• Strategic Problem Solving & Analysis: Expertise in using performance data to drive inventory and sales strategies, ensuring heightened productivity and efficiency.
• Leadership & Development: Proven leader in managing and advancing teams, with a focus on cultivating high-performing units capable of executing complex retail strategies.