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Senior Merchandise Allocator

Buck Mason

Los Angeles, CAFull-time$80–95K/yrPosted 1w agoVerified open 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$80–95K/yr
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Buck Mason is hiring a Senior Merchandise Allocator. Buck Mason is seeking a senior merchandise allocator to own and operate inventory flow across its 50+ retail locations, translating merchandising and planning strategies into store‑level allocation decisions that drive sell‑through, protect core in‑stock and support retail growth. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, hands‑on, and balances data‑driven rigor with merchandising instincts.

Key focus areas include Run allocation, replenishment, and consolidation strategy across all retail locations, balancing capacity, demand, and trends., Monitor size‑level in‑stocks on core program, ensuring each store stays above minimum levels weekly., and Analyze store performance and selling trends to identify risks and opportunities, and act quickly..

Important skills include Advanced Excel, Allocation Or Planning Systems, Analytical, Merchant Instincts, Communication, and Inventory Management Across Multiple Locations. Preferred (not required): Understanding Of American Vintage And Contemporary Apparel.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Advanced ExcelAllocation or Planning SystemsAnalyticalMerchant InstinctsCommunicationInventory Management Across Multiple LocationsDetail OrientedOwnership and Follow ThroughFast Paced Entrepreneurial Environment AdaptabilityUnderstanding of American Vintage and Contemporary Apparel

Qualifications

1-3 Years Experience in Allocation Replenishment or Merchandise PlanningExperience in Apparel or Specialty Retail

Full job description

We are looking for a Sr. Merchandise Allocator. The perfect candidate will own and operate the flow of inventory
across Buck Mason's 50+ retail locations, ensuring the right product lands in the right store at the right time and
depth. This role is responsible for translating merchandising and planning strategies into precise, store-level
allocation decisions that drive sell-through, protect core in-stocks, and support the brand's continued retail
growth. The ideal candidate is both highly analytical and a hands-on operator who knows how to balance data-
driven rigor with merchandising instincts.

Responsibilities

  • Run the allocation, replenishment, and consolidation strategy across all of our retail locations, balancing
    store capacity, regional demand, and sales trends through Domo, our allocation system

  • Monitor and maintain size-level in-stocks on our core program, ensuring every store stays above minimum
    levels, every week

  • Analyze store performance and selling trends at the store, style, and size level to identify risks and
    opportunities, and act on them quickly

  • Manage store-to-store transfers and consolidations to maximize sell-through across the fleet

  • Lead inventory builds for new store openings, remodels, and special retail projects from concept through
    execution

  • Create and maintain allocation parameters, store grades, and min/max settings so the system scales with
    the business

  • Partner cross-functionally with merchandising, planning, distribution, and retail management to ensure
    consistency from concept through customer experience

  • Contribute to seasonal hindsight and help refine allocation strategies as Buck Mason grow

Required Skills

  • 1-3 years of experience in allocation, replenishment, or merchandise planning, preferably in apparel or
    specialty retail

  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with allocation or planning systems

  • Highly analytical with strong merchant instincts and a sharp eye for the story behind the numbers

  • Excellent communicator of inventory strategies, analysis, and recommendations across teams

  • Proven ability to manage inventory across multiple locations at scale

  • Highly detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

  • Excellent understanding of American vintage and contemporary apparel a plus

Founded in 2013 by Sasha Koehn and Erik Allen Ford, Buck Mason makes simplified clothing for the modern man.
At the heart of everything we do is the unclouded California ethos of quality, restraint, and integrity. We take
iconic pieces and reconstruct them in hard-wearing fabrics, with timeless details, and the perfect fit. Our goal is
to offer fashion that is less complicated, building pared-down essentials that live beyond a single season. With its
corporate offices headquartered in Los Angeles, Buck Mason's retail footprint extends from sea to sea, through
e-commerce and brick-and-mortar locations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Brooklyn, and more.

Compensation

Here at Buck Mason, we're all about transparency and fairness, especially when it comes to compensation. While
the base salary range for this role is $80,000-$95,000, your total compensation package may include bonuses
and other perks tailored to your role.

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