Away is a global lifestyle brand with a mission to transform travel through products and content that inspire people to get away more. In support of our mission, we are seeking an Allocation Manager to join our Merchandising, Planning, and Allocation team.

We believe in being intentional about our approach to modern work. Our hybrid model drives our commitment to fostering an environment that empowers, enables and supports our workforce to do their best work with in-person moments that matter. This role reports to the Senior Director, Planning and Allocation and will require a weekly in-office presence on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

As a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Away seeks individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply for this opportunity. We’re creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global and diverse, so we’re building a team that is too. Through initiatives like our Employee Resource Groups, anti-racism training, and bias prevention initiatives, we’re building the cultural foundation that gives people the emotional and physical space to bring their authentic selves to work.

What you’ll do:

  • Consistently analyze performance trends to inform future allocation strategies.

  • Effectively allocate new and existing core products to stores and warehouses based on assortment goals and past performance.

  • Analyze retail and international selling trends to create location specific allocation plans and partner with Retail/International teams to roll out strategy.

  • Create scalable allocation processes for Away taking into account channel and market differences to allow for greater visibility into inventory status and performance.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop allocation reporting related to system calibration, inventory management, and in-stock rates.

  • Drive consistent communication with key stakeholders around allocation strategies and results, inclusive of risk and opportunity.

  • Build the company education of inventory health through iterating on current processes and implementing new strategies to drive the business forward.

  • Collaborate with our Production and Operations teams to recommend inventory strategy efficiency improvements to ensure that we are implementing an optimized retail fulfillment network.

  • Partner with Finance and Inventory teams on liquidation and end of lifecycle product management.

Who you are:

  • 4-6 years professional experience, in an allocation role

  • Comfortable and confident making allocation decisions and recommendations grounded in data

  • High level of proficiency with Excel including data manipulation/organization and modeling/forecasting

  • A strong written/oral communicator

  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires continual multi-tasking and prioritization 

  • Experience with a business intelligence tool like Looker or Tableau preferred, but not required 

  • Intellectually curious and an analytical thinker who can detect patterns and trends to add business value

  • A detail-oriented and proactive problem-solver

  • Ability to envision a future different than today and conceptualize a strategic path to get there

  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus 

  • Team player with a “no task is too small” attitude

  • Enjoys working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment

  • Passionate about transforming travel (but that’s a given!)

Compensation Package:

Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry, and are one part of our total rewards program that also includes benefits, bonus, equity and various social and professional investment opportunities at Away. Pay decisions are based on a number of factors, including scope and qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to other Away employees. We expect the majority of the candidates who are offered roles at Away to fall healthily within the range based on these factors.

  • Salary Range: $99,000 - $105,000 annually
  • This role is eligible to participate in Away’s Annual Company Performance Bonus Plan, the terms of which are determined on an annual basis at the discretion of the company
  • Equity Grant: commensurate with level determined at the discretion of the company
  • Benefits Overview:
    • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
    • Life and AD&D insurance
    • 401(k) with a company match
    • Flexible spending, health savings and commuter benefits
    • Paid Time Off (vacation, personal well being, volunteer, paid holidays, floating holidays, bereavement and jury duty)
    • Paid Parental Leave, Short & Long-term disability
    • Product stipends and recognition awards

About Away:

Away is a global lifestyle brand with a mission to transform travel through products and content that inspire people to get away more. The company launched in 2016 with one perfectly designed carry-on and has since expanded to offer an array of luggage and travel essentials built for the modern traveler. Headquartered in New York City, with teams in London and Toronto, Away currently ships products to over 35 countries around the world. Away has been named one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies” and has been recognized on TIME’s list of “Best Inventions.” To learn more, visit awaytravel.com.

You’ll love working at Away because:

  • We travel. We encourage you to take time to recharge outside of the office. You’ll have generous PTO to explore new places and access to Away products to ensure your travels are seamless. 
  • We’re not just employees. We’re people. We deeply value the talent our team brings to the table, and believe that fair and equitable total rewards packages are part of our commitment to everyone who works here. We offer insurance coverage (health, vision, and dental), tax savings plans for retirement, dependent care, commuter benefits, generous and inclusive parental leave, and a stocked kitchen.
  • We’ll invest in your career. Our company’s growing quickly, and we’ll give you the opportunity to do the same. You’ll have access to a number of professional development opportunities, as well as access to one-on-one professional coaching services, so we can support you as the company's needs evolve.
  • We’re creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global and diverse, so we’re building a team that is, too. Through people-focused initiatives like our Employee Resource Groups, monthly cultural programming, our hybrid approach to ways of working, and our newly designed HQ that centers intentionality & collaboration, we're building the cultural foundation that gives people the emotional and physical space to bring their best selves to work.
  • And so much more…! You can bring your dog to work. We organize ways to give back to our local communities.

EEOC Statement: 

Away is dedicated to hiring a diverse workplace that celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information or disability. 

Away is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@awaytravel.com.

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