Merchandise Allocator

J.McLaughlin was founded in 1977 by brothers Kevin and Jay McLaughlin with a mission to create an American Sportswear brand that offered two key components:  classic clothing with current relevance and a retail environment that has a neighborhood feel.  The J.McLaughlin brand has always been more about style than fashion: straightforward, unpretentious, and devoid of the superfluous. Our clothing is rooted in the tradition of sport, work, and play.  With over 150 retail locations, each store is entirely unique, attentively designed to reflect the town's color, character, and architecture. This attention to detail extends to exemplary customer service and local philanthropic engagement. Our “Culture of Kindness” creates an environment with respect, politeness, consideration, and empathy that creates a family like atmosphere and focuses on giving back to the community.   The company has an entrepreneurial spirit which fosters great experience and career opportunities, complemented with our great incentive benefits programs.  

Overview

J.McLaughlin is a specialty American Sportswear and Accessories brand headquartered in New York.  J.McLaughlin has a reputation for being “local and loyal”, building meaningful relationships within each community and providing customers with highly personalized service.  We are a growing company with a focus on our culture of kindness, cultivating an exceptional atmosphere in which to work and shop.   

J.McLaughlin is seeking a Full-time Merchandise Allocator, responsible for maintaining store inventory levels in a highly curated, fast paced retail environment. This role works in close partnership with Merchants, Planning, Warehouse and Marketing teams and is critical to the success of J.McLaughlin.    

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Produce and present weekly reports to teams and leadership.
• Responsible for initial allocations, reorders, rebalancing, sizing and basics.
• Responsible for new store openings in partnership with Merchant, Real Estate and Warehouse teams. 
• Enthusiast, team player, partnering with Director in building process and structure within the new allocation system (Toolio). 
• Work closely with the Distribution Center regarding inbound, in season and replenishment product. 
• Seasonal rebalancing of inventory. 
• Work closely with Merchant and Planning on product strategy and inventory levels.
• Other related duties as assigned. 

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior Operations or Retail experience/internship a plus. 
• Prior experience with Toolio a plus.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, and problem-solving skills.
• Goal oriented with a positive and energic attitude.
• Attention to detail and organized.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently while maintaining strong working relationships with others. 
• Committed to growth and development.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Teams).  

Equal Opportunity

J.McLaughlin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.