Job Description

As the Retail Allocations Manager you'll drive the strategic distribution of inventory across our UK and European stores through various channels. Your primary goal will be to optimise sales and boost profit margins by ensuring efficient stock allocation throughout our retail network



The Retail Allocations Manager will maintain the appropriate mix of product by department, style, color and size in each store to achieve target covers and planned sales.

Do you have experience of managing others within an allocations or merchandising environment?

If so, we want you to join our team as a

'Skechers Retail Allocations Manager'

This role will involve collaborating closely with Planning, Merchandising, Visual, Marketing, and Store Operations teams, you'll ensure a well-balanced stock assortment across our Retail Stores, always working within established business parameters.
You'll be responsible for overseeing and guiding the retail allocators, fostering their professional growth and development.
This role offers the perfect opportunity for merchandising professionals looking to make a significant impact on our retail performance. You'll play a crucial part in shaping our inventory strategy and driving business growth across the UK and Europe.
With competitive salary and benefits, plus opportunities for career growth. You can make your mark in the world of retail with Skechers!

We want you to be yourself and feel welcome when you join us.

This role is office based in our St Albans Head Office.

What we're looking for:

Experience of leading a team within an Allocations or Merchandiser function. Strong aptitude with numbers and clear understanding of Retail math skills. Detail oriented with the ability to effectively multi-task, prioritise and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic business environment to meet deadlines. Project management experience and flexibility to adapt to change. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate and influence across a broad spectrum of stakeholders. Excel in team-environments and in building and developing strong interpersonal relationships, while maintaining an individual determination to achieve targets. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Computer literate with knowledge of Excel, Power Point and other advanced retail systems. Self-starter with high level of initiative and a strong sense of ownership and urgency. Strong organisational and time management skills. Highly collaborative and able to operate at all levels, internally and externally.

This role will require occasional travel across the UK & Europe.

Skechers offers:

Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunities for career growth and development A fun and dynamic work environment Product discount Free onsite parking

Find out more about our benefits and perks once you've applied!

This is a great opportunity to join us and make a positive impact. If you feel you can be a true brand ambassador for Skechers.

About Skechers

Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500 brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do - delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Be You - Feel Welcome

Skechers recognises the importance and power of diversity within our business. We ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or health conditions, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions as detailed above.