The Role
Manage store initial allocations and daily replenishment from the DC, analyze sales and inventory trends, coordinate with buying and wholesale teams, release allocation and pick tickets, handle retail order entry, and report on inventory and shipping to optimize store service and sell-through.
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OVERVIEW:
Marc Jacobs International, powered by the creative genius of Marc Jacobs, seeks an Allocation Planner to join the Planning, Allocation, and Operations team based in its New York City (SoHo) headquarters.
Within the Planning, Allocation, and Operations team, the Allocation Planner will be responsible for the replenishment of our Retail Stores as well as store initial allocation at the launch of each season. In addition, he/she will action inventory allocation and release for Marc Jacobs Wholesale partners and our Retail Network.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Marc Jacobs is a leading force in fashion, known for pioneering designs and an irreverent spirit that celebrates the everyday and the extraordinary. The brand continues to make its Marc: staying rebellious, unpredictable, and original. The core brand pillars are unexpected, utilitarian, urban, unisex, and unique. New York City in design and spirit, the teams thrive on relentless authenticity, a commitment to standing out, and inclusivity for all.
Founded on the vision of celebrating uniqueness and being Perfect as You Are, Marc Jacobs International is committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture. We value diversity of thought, background, and experience, recognizing these as essential to the spirit of innovation and creativity. We believe that the best candidate may come from a less traditional background or meet the qualifications in different ways.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The compensation for this position ranges from $65,000-$70,000 (annually). The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidate’s relevant skills and experience. Marc Jacobs uses the published salary range as a guideline to provide our employees with market competitive pay while allowing for flexibility to recognize and reward all levels of expertise, performance, and tenure.
Marc Jacobs in partnership with LVMH, offers a comprehensive and generous employee benefits package featuring medical, dental, vision insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, employee discounts, a 401k plan with employer match and automatic employee contributions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This job description is intended to cover the core accountabilities of the position and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
EEO STATEMENT
Marc Jacobs International is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Marc Jacobs International, powered by the creative genius of Marc Jacobs, seeks an Allocation Planner to join the Planning, Allocation, and Operations team based in its New York City (SoHo) headquarters.
Within the Planning, Allocation, and Operations team, the Allocation Planner will be responsible for the replenishment of our Retail Stores as well as store initial allocation at the launch of each season. In addition, he/she will action inventory allocation and release for Marc Jacobs Wholesale partners and our Retail Network.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Store allocation and replenishment from DC to stores daily
- Determine initial allocation and replenishment quantities to maintain necessary inventory levels and maximize service levels for stores
- Propose increases and decreases to in-store inventory thresholds to upper management weekly and monthly
- Work on region specific inventory and sales reporting to be used in global decisions
- Evaluate sales daily and to react to trends to shift inventory to maximize sales, service level and sell through
- Work closely with Buying team to understand priorities and market specific needs
- Report on product in dc dates and delays from factory prior to launch of each season to ensure on time launch
- Action inventory allocation and release for Wholesale and Retail
- Analyze daily allocations against incoming supply to strategically release pick tickets and optimize workflow to warehouse
- Review and react to any orders that cannot be released to the warehouse due to credit issues, order holds, short ship windows
- Provide sales operations teams with any necessary information needed to complete weekly shipping forecast
- Execute all retail order entry and maintenance
- 1-2 years’ experience in planning role
- Must be able to work unsupervised (minimum 50%-time in allocation)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Comprehensive understanding of retail math
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent analytical skills
- Organized and able to multi-task
Marc Jacobs is a leading force in fashion, known for pioneering designs and an irreverent spirit that celebrates the everyday and the extraordinary. The brand continues to make its Marc: staying rebellious, unpredictable, and original. The core brand pillars are unexpected, utilitarian, urban, unisex, and unique. New York City in design and spirit, the teams thrive on relentless authenticity, a commitment to standing out, and inclusivity for all.
Founded on the vision of celebrating uniqueness and being Perfect as You Are, Marc Jacobs International is committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture. We value diversity of thought, background, and experience, recognizing these as essential to the spirit of innovation and creativity. We believe that the best candidate may come from a less traditional background or meet the qualifications in different ways.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The compensation for this position ranges from $65,000-$70,000 (annually). The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidate’s relevant skills and experience. Marc Jacobs uses the published salary range as a guideline to provide our employees with market competitive pay while allowing for flexibility to recognize and reward all levels of expertise, performance, and tenure.
Marc Jacobs in partnership with LVMH, offers a comprehensive and generous employee benefits package featuring medical, dental, vision insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, employee discounts, a 401k plan with employer match and automatic employee contributions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This job description is intended to cover the core accountabilities of the position and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
EEO STATEMENT
Marc Jacobs International is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- 1-2 years' experience in planning role
- Ability to work unsupervised (minimum 50% time in allocation)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Comprehensive understanding of retail math
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent analytical skills
- Organized and able to multi-task
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The Company
What We Do
Born in NYC in 1963, Marc Jacobs graduated from Parsons School of Design, where he was youngest designer ever to receive the CFDA's Perry Ellis Award for New Fashion Talent. In 1992, Jacobs showed his grunge collection for Perry Ellis. In April 1994, he successfully debuted his eponymous collection. Since then, he's spearheaded countless successful ready-to-wear, handbag, fragrance, cosmetics & book launches.
