Allocator

Who We Are:
The Normal Brand is a family owned, fast-growing, apparel company that operates online and in over 500 stores across the world. We believe that we can make someone’s day better by greeting them with a smile, handing them a cold beverage, and selling them a sharp outfit. We love competitors who make winning fun for everyone around them. Energy, positivity, and hunger are massively important in this role. Written and verbal communication is crucial for us to scale quickly and successfully.

What We Are Looking For:
TNB retail is rapidly growing with 11 stores and a focus on expansion. Allocation is the backbone of our retail strategy, working cross-functionally to ensure that our stores are stocked with the right product at the right time to meet customer needs while maximizing sales and profitability across all channels. The Allocator collaborates with Planning, Merchandising, and Operations teams to make data-driven decisions that directly impact the success of our brick-and-mortar locations.

Responsibilities:

·      Allocate products to stores at minimum weekly based on business strategies, sales trends, and inventory levels, ensuring optimal assortments by location

·      Give store leaders guidance on visual merchandising

·      Assist Planning Manager in forecasting weekly replenishments for both stores and warehouse partners’ labor planning

·      Analyze sales performance, sell-through, and inventory data to identify opportunities and risks, adjusting allocations to respond to customer demand

·      Partner with Planning, Merchandising, and Store Operations teams to align on inventory strategies and seasonal objectives

·      Create and communicate pre-season allocation strategy to cross-functional partners

·      Prepare and present weekly reporting on allocation performance, in-stocks, inventory health, and sales trends

·      Act as a key point of contact for store leaders, addressing inventory-related concerns and providing solutions to optimize stock levels

·      Work with store leaders on special event allocations

·      Create recommended new-store allocation plans

·      Act as a voice for the stores during pre-season planning process, identifying and quantifying opportunities

·      Continuously seek ways to improve allocation processes and drive efficiencies

·      Assist Planning and Allocation Manager with projects as needed

Above all, a person who joins our team must be three things: humble, hungry, smart (we stole that from a book written by a guy much smarter than us). In addition to the humble, hungry, and smart requirements for all teammates, for this role we are looking for:

·      1 + years of experience in allocation, inventory management, or planning in a retail environment (Apparel experience is preferred)

·      Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, merchandising, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

·      Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets

·      Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for data-driven decision-making-  doesn’t accept the first answer as the best answer

·      Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

·      Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams

·      Entrepreneurial and positive “can-do” mentality

Why Join Us
We offer the chance for growth. We are a young company started in a basement almost 10 years ago, and we have a lot to prove. We want to add people to the team who want to be a part of this family and grow within it for life. In addition to that, we also offer:

·      Generous Employee discount on our products

·      Health, Dental, Vision Insurance available

·      401k