What are the responsibilities and job description for the Allocator position at Dôen?
Company Overview
Launched in 2016 and founded by Santa Barbara-born sisters, Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, and a Collective of partners, DÔEN is a digitally-led, multi-channel fashion and lifestyle brand. Our mission is to create lasting, beautiful collections while supporting individuals in all aspects of their organization, supply chain, and community. We work with domestic and international partners who share our values and commitment to gender and social equality as well as giving back by partnering with foundations that directly benefit our employees and surrounding communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Description Of Duties
Title: Allocator
Classification: Exempt
Hourly Range*: $65,000-$75,000
Location: Van Nuys, CA
Schedule*: Hybrid, Monday through Friday, 9:00AM-5:30PM (in office a minimum of 3 days/week currently Monday, Tuesday, Thursday but subject to change based on the needs of the business)
Reports to: VP of Buying & Planning
Position Overview
We are seeking an Allocator to support inventory flow, replenishment, and store-level inventory management across our growing retail business.
This role will partner closely with Planning, Buying, Retail, Visual Merchandising, and Operations to ensure inventory is flowing efficiently and strategically across stores, distribution centers, and product launches. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, operationally-minded, and thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
This is a highly collaborative role that combines analytical inventory management with operational execution and cross-functional communication.
Key Responsibilities
Replenishment & Inventory Management
Launched in 2016 and founded by Santa Barbara-born sisters, Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, and a Collective of partners, DÔEN is a digitally-led, multi-channel fashion and lifestyle brand. Our mission is to create lasting, beautiful collections while supporting individuals in all aspects of their organization, supply chain, and community. We work with domestic and international partners who share our values and commitment to gender and social equality as well as giving back by partnering with foundations that directly benefit our employees and surrounding communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Description Of Duties
Title: Allocator
Classification: Exempt
Hourly Range*: $65,000-$75,000
Location: Van Nuys, CA
Schedule*: Hybrid, Monday through Friday, 9:00AM-5:30PM (in office a minimum of 3 days/week currently Monday, Tuesday, Thursday but subject to change based on the needs of the business)
Reports to: VP of Buying & Planning
Position Overview
We are seeking an Allocator to support inventory flow, replenishment, and store-level inventory management across our growing retail business.
This role will partner closely with Planning, Buying, Retail, Visual Merchandising, and Operations to ensure inventory is flowing efficiently and strategically across stores, distribution centers, and product launches. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, operationally-minded, and thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
This is a highly collaborative role that combines analytical inventory management with operational execution and cross-functional communication.
Key Responsibilities
Replenishment & Inventory Management
- Execute biweekly replenishment strategies across retail stores
- Analyze store-level sales and inventory performance to identify replenishment opportunities and risks
- Manage inventory balancing and transfer recommendations across store fleet
- Support ongoing optimization of replenishment tools and processes
- Monitor inventory flow and identify operational inefficiencies
- Support upfront allocation planning for new product launches and store openings
- Partner with Planning and Buying teams to align allocations with sales plans, assortment strategies, and capacity constraints
- Assist in launch inventory management and post-launch rebalancing
- Partner with Director of Visual Merchandising on monthly RTV’s
- Manage RTV and inter-store transfer execution and tracking
- Coordinate with stores and distribution center to ensure timely inventory movement
- Follow up on transfer orders and resolve inventory discrepancies
- Help establish and maintain operational timelines and process standards
- Serve as a key point of contact for store inventory requests and allocation-related questions
- Partner closely with Retail leadership to support inventory priorities and escalations
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Buying, Operations, and Visual Merchandising teams
- Support recurring inventory analysis and reporting
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting automation and operational efficiency
- Monitor inventory health, aging inventory, and promotional inventory opportunities
- Execute allocation uploads and inventory system maintenance
- Troubleshoot allocation and inventory system issues
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows, tools, and operational processes
- 2-3 years of experience in Allocation, Merchandise Planning, Inventory Management, or related retail function
- Strong analytical and Excel skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and follow-through
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset
- Experience supporting retail store fleets preferred
- Experience with allocation/inventory systems preferred
- Calm under pressure
- Operationally-minded and process-oriented
- Strong ownership mentality
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving processes
- Proactive communicator and relationship builder
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Healthcare, Vision, Dental
- 401k with company match
- Competitive salary
- Generous discount
- Compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
- The hybrid model may be rescinded at any time due to business needs or the company’s discretion.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000