Company Description Sara Campbell Limited is a Boston-based apparel company with over thirty-five years of experience in women’s fashion. After shifting from private label manufacturing in 2008, the company launched its own chain of specialty boutiques featuring the Sara Campbell label, now operating 26 brick-and-mortar stores with plans for further expansion. As a small, privately owned business, Sara Campbell emphasizes close ties to local communities and regular fundraising for charitable causes. The company is strongly committed to supporting Made in USA production, domestic labor, and job creation, offering team members an opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven brand.
Company Overview:
Sara Campbell LTD is a specialty apparel retailer specializing in women's apparel, with a primary focus on dresses. We are committed to making our apparel in the USA, with our
headquarters in Boston. In 2008, we went from being a private label manufacturer for major
retailers and launched a chain of specialty boutiques where we carry our own branded label. We
currently operate brick and mortar boutiques across various states and have an online presence. We are a small, privately owned company and pride ourselves on connecting with our communities while
supporting Made in USA labor and job creation.
Job Summary:
As an Allocation Analyst you will be at the forefront of our product allocation and inventory management efforts. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the availability of the right products, in the right quantities, at the right time and in the right location. Your expertise in allocation, assortment planning, and inventory optimization will be essential in driving our success.
Duties & Responsibilities:
· Utilize historical data and market trends to forecast and optimize stock levels
· Create purchase orders and allocate inventory to stores based on needs
· Manage inventory ownership and flow to all stores for your categories of business
· Work with your manager to set inventory levels by store and create action plans based on performance
· Manage core basic programs across the company, ensuring proper stock levels by size and color • Recommend monthly units to be ordered based on sales and model inventory by store for each program
· Work with the buyer on all assortment buys up front, bringing your expertise on historical and planned sales by store within your categories of business
· Manage weekly inventory by style, filling in stores where needed
· Initiate product transfers between stores to optimize sales
· Communicate with stores daily on their needs and accommodate where possible
· Input monthly markdowns and communicate with stores
· Work cross-functionally with buyer, planner, sourcing and warehouse manager
· Ensure continuous flow of information and prioritize where necessary based on cross-functional needs
Required Skills & Abilities:
· Strong analytical skills with proficiency in using merchandise planning software and Microsoft Excel
· Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
· Detail-oriented mindset with a passion for fashion and trends
Education & Experience:
· Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field
· 1-3 years of proven experience as a Allocator or Planner in the fashion industry, or related field
Physical Requirements:
· Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Merchandise Allocation Analyst

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