SMCP - Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot
Job Title: Allocation Analyst, Sandro-Paris
Status: Full-time
Schedule: Hybrid/3 days onsite, Mon-Fri, 9-6
Location: SMCP HQ, 44 Wall Street, New York, NY
Who We Are
SMCP is a prominent global leader in the luxury fashion market, celebrated for its Parisian Chic ready-to-wear and accessories collections. Operating across diverse international hubs, from Shanghai to New York City, our commitment to sustainable growth defines our brand values. With a portfolio comprising four distinguished global brands – Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, and Fursac – our influence spans 46 countries from free-standing lifestyle boutiques to leased concession shop-in-shops and off-price outlets. Complementing our physical presence, our eCommerce websites in the U.S. and Canada extend our reach as we continue to shape the future of Contemporary Luxury Fashion across the globe.
Visit our Global Company website at https://www.smcp.com/en to learn more.
What Sets Us Apart as an Employer in the Global Luxury Fashion Space
At SMCP, our distinctiveness as an employer in the global luxury fashion sector lies in our unwavering commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Anchored by three pillars – Product, People, and Planet – our CSR strategy is a testament to our dedication to sustainability and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). Our clearly defined core values, instilled from the top down, form the bedrock of our organizational culture. Here at SMCP, we prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of our 6500 world-wide passionate entrepreneur team members. Our strong financial results are bolstering or appeal as an employer, marking 2021 as our “comeback” year. Add to this mix our uniquely coveted Parisian chic merchandise collections, and you have an employer that not only sets trends in the fashion world but also cultivates a work environment that fosters innovation, diversity, and success. Here at SMCP, passion meets purpose, and together, we redefine the future of luxury fashion.
The Perfect Candidate for Us...
You’re intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and eager to build a long-term career in retail. You have a passion for understanding how great product meets great strategy — from inventory management and merchandising principles to the full retail lifecycle. As an Allocation Analyst, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our collections reach the right stores at the right time, maximizing both impact and performance.
You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to analyze sales trends, monitor deliveries, and execute allocation strategies that drive results. You think critically, communicate effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. Above all, you see this role as the first step in an exciting journey — one that can grow into Planning, Buying, and other strategic functions across our global fashion network.
Organizational Structure - Reporting Relationships
Internal:
- Direct Supervisor: Planning Manager, Sandro
- Department Head: Sr. Director, Planning, Allocation, + Partners
Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Execute allocation strategies to optimize stock distribution and meet sales targets.
- Analyze sales trends to understand demand and adjust inventory levels accordingly
- Monitor and assess stock levels to ensure optimal inventory availability and minimize stockouts or overstock situations. Execute inter-store consolidations throughout the season.
- Track and report on performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of allocation strategies and make data driven decisions.
- Conduct reporting and analysis to provide actionable insights into stock performance and sales patterns to drive results
- Collaborate with cross functional & global teams to ensure alignment and coordination across departments.
- Improve and optimize processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Handle ad hoc analysis to address specific business needs and support decision making.
- Support new store openings by managing inventory allocation and setup.
Principal Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Required
Required Skills/Knowledge:
- 1-2 years of experience in allocation/inventory management, sales/data analysis, process improvement, cross-functional collaboration.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written skills for effective collaboration and reporting.
- Analytical Thinking & Problem-solving: Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and create informed solutions.
- Attention to Detail: High accuracy and thoroughness in managing data and reporting.
- Advanced Excel & Data Reporting: Proficient in Excel for analysis, reporting, and generating actionable insights.
- Organizational Skills & Composure: Efficient in managing multiple tasks, prioritizing effectively, and maintaining productivity in a fast-paced environment.
- Efficiency and Initiative: Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on proactive problem-solving.
- BA/BS Degree
What you'll receive in return from SMCP
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Voluntary insurance coverage, including Pet insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off - 20 days off!
- 12 Corporate Holidays
- Summer Fridays
- Parental leave policy (non-birth parents included)
- Retirement savings plan (401k) with Company match
- Generous retail discount - 50% off
- Wonderful team and colleagues!
- All corporate employees can work remotely 2 days per week.
- 4 fully remote work weeks per year.
Top Skills
What We Do
SMCP is worldwide and cosmopolitan.
With four Brands, 6 800 passionate and responsible entrepreneurs, and over 1 730 points of sale in 47 countries, our ambition is to become the global leader in accessible luxury.
Made of passion and high standards, we dedicate our creations to free spirits, agents of a world in motion. Our four Brands, Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot & Fursac offer their own vision of elegance to their collections and invite each of us to reveal our uniqueness.
SMCP has a singular history.
In 1984 and 1998 respectively, Evelyne Chetrite and Judith Milgrom wanted to empower women in all facets of their everyday lives. Sandro, then Maje were created in Paris and continue to be directed by their founders. In 2008, Sandro also dresses men with the creative touch of Ilan Chetrite. In 2019, the Group acquired Fursac.
The eponymous brand Claudie Pierlot was founded in 1984 and acquired by SMCP in 2009.
The Group embodies the stories of bold and passionate women, driven by the same ambition: to create luxury products, no-frills fashion, for everybody.
