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Manager, Allocation - Men's

Vuori

Carlsbad, CA, US

Job Type: Full-Time
Function: Operations
Industry: Consumer
Post Date: 03/20/2026
Website: vuoriclothing.com
Company Address: 2320 Faraday Ave, Suite 201, Carlsbad, California 92008, US

About Vuori

Vuori makes premium performance apparel inspired by the active Coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, surf, sport, and art. Breaking down the boundaries of traditional activewear, we are a new perspective on performance apparel.

Job Description

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.

Job Description

The Manager of Allocation is responsible for delivering desired in-stock levels for core and seasonal products, along with the allocation of inventory across all channels and warehouses. They closely partner with the Merchandise Planning and Merchandising teams, to maintain inventory levels and allocation plans that meet financial targets and mitigate risk to the business. Developing and owning inventory and allocation of strategic initiatives and processes to improve efficiencies across core products and new product launches.

What you'll get to do:

Oversee formulation of operating guidelines and procedures for inventory management and allocation
Responsible for leading and developing a team that implements and maintain item/location-level inventory plans for a group of product categories that support financial objectives
Responsible for managing total reporting of store analysis/insight/opportunities based on $ and ST%
Partner with the Merchandise Planning, Merchandising, Logistics, and Production teams on escalated issues and process improvements while ensuring inventory strategies and objectives are met
Visit stores (in person & virtual) on a regular basis to understand site-specific opportunities. Spark cross-functional action that improves the complexion of store-level inventory.
Assess the systems that support planning & replenishment, and identify any need to upgrade or modify to improve accuracy and efficiency
Analyze sales and inventory trends to create and execute strategies to maximize sales, profits, and availability to grow the business and achieve the financial plan
Develop and implement inventory management strategies that accommodate, including short-coded items, seasonal buys, and buys
Incorporate modeling, situation analysis, problem diagnosis, and operations analysis to support business decision-making with financial analysis
Translates corporate and division goals/objectives into planning and replenishment strategies

Qualifications

Who you are:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Statistics and/or equivalent years of experience preferred.
5+ years of experience in inventory or merchandise planning, allocation, supply chain planning, inventory management and/or financial planning and analysis.
1+ years of people management experience.
Proficient with forecasting methodologies and statistical modeling.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills - concisely presents complex information and recommendations to all levels throughout the organization.
High level of computer literacy, including extensive experience within Microsoft Excel.
Analytical thinker and self-motivated problem solver.
Adapts to situational demands, flexible and capable of managing competing priorities.
Impeccable organizational skills, ability to multitask.
Extremely detail-oriented.
Able to thrive in ambiguity.
Highly collaborative team player.

Additional Information

Our investment in you:

At Vuori, we’re proud to offer the following to our employees:

Health Insurance
Savings and Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
Paid Time Off
Wellness & Fitness benefits

The salary range for this role is $117,700 per year - $151,410 per year. This role is bonus eligible.

Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.