Planning and Allocations Manager
Company: Work World
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 3, 2025
Job Description:
Position OverviewNow Hiring: Planning and Allocations
ManagerSchedule: Full-TimeLocation: California, Washington or
Colorado (Remote)Compensation: $85,000-100,000We're excited to add
to our team. Work World is growing, and we need your help. Join our
crew as a Planning and Allocations Manager and help lead the next
stage of growth for our company.What's In It for You:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Sick Time
- Generous Employee Discounts
- Bonus Eligibility
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible work environmentWork World employees are unique
individuals whose varied talents and experiences bring value to our
customers. The diversity and ideas of our employees inspire us in
everything we do. People are at the heart of every connection we
build, and together we can accomplish anything.Job Description:As a
key member of the Work World Merchandising Team and reporting
directly to the General Merchandise Manager, the primary role of
the Planning & Allocations Manager is to support company
initiatives to successfully grow revenue, drive efficient inventory
levels, and meet and exceed profitability targets. The Planning &
Allocations Manager is responsible for developing, driving and
maintaining merchandise plans across each Department and at the
category/vendor level. Strategic core and seasonal merchandise
allocations by store/region/channel will be a critical area of
focus for this role and key to success in optimizing inventory
turns and productivity and Merchandising's business impact.What
You'll be Doing:
- Manage Revenue, Margin, Inventory plans by channel, by region,
by department/category and key strategic vendors
- Manage OTB, strategic store allocations and overall inventory
levels to budgets and trend
- Continuously improve inventory turns & productivity, GM, and
sell-through
- Monthly re-forecasting and demand plan management
- Aged Inventory Reporting & Analysis
- Refine Store Ranks supporting strategic allocations,
streamlining assortment nuance by region, size curve analysis -
maximizing extended/widths/smaller sizes by category by
region.
- Own standard process to review store inventory levels in key
departments and propose reallocations, transfers, and other
indicated actions (i.e. RTV, MD, liquidation, etc) to optimize
inventory balance and health.
- Build and grow meaningful vendor partnerships across key brands
within the workwear/specialty industry
- Support product lifecycle management, pricing, and promotional
strategies in partnership with cross-functional teams to ensure
efficient inventory health and maximize profitability
- Maintain a deep understanding of product and overall business
performance by actively analyzing results, responding to current
trends, and taking action to maximize and achieve company
targetsWhat You'll Need:
- 3+ years of experience as a multichannel/omni-channel retail
planner or equivalent
- Multi-store experience in merchandise planning and allocations
in a high-volume retail environment required
- Strong analytical skills and experience working with retail
data and software
- Project management experience
- Negotiation skills and experience maintaining vendor
relationships
- Experience managing and balancing the needs of multiple
stakeholders across an organization
- Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the
organization
- Proactively prioritizes business needs, and effectively manages
resources and time.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with the
ability to multi-task
- Proficiency in MS Office suite
- Domestic travel to Markets
- Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or related field
(preferred)Who We Are:Work World is the largest specialty retailer
of workwear, work boots and work gear in the Western U.S. From
humble beginnings in 1990, we now operate 33 retail stores under
the Work World and Whistle Workwear brand names in California,
Washington and Nevada. We are committed to outfitting hardworking
people with the highest quality workwear, head-to-toe. We offer
premium workwear brands, expert product knowledge, and exceptional
customer service. We believe America's blue collar and essential
workers are the backbone of our communities and our country.Our
Values:I HAVE RESPECT FOR ALLI'LL TAKE CARE OF YOUYES, I CANI AM
READYPay RangeUSD $85,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.
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Keywords: Work World, Seattle , Planning and Allocations Manager, Executive , Seattle, Washington
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