Senior Specialist - Allocation Analyst

At a Glance As a Senior Allocation Analyst, you will combine strong analytical thinking with commercial understanding to ensure inventory is positioned effectively across stores. You will work at the intersection of planning, retail, and operations - helping the business move toward more data-driven and AI-powered, responsive allocation decisions. You will contribute to improving how inventory is managed across the region - supporting better product availability, reducing inefficiencies, and enabling more responsive decision-making. This role offers the opportunity to work on modern allocation capabilities while staying close to the commercial reality of the business. Meet the Team This is a unique opportunity to help shape and scale a modern allocation function within a fast-growing brand. You will play a key role in deploying and operating next-generation allocation capabilities, supporting the business across the whole AMER region. You will collaborate closely with Retail, Planning, Supply Chain, and Data teams to ensure inventory supports business performance across diverse markets, and act as a key partner between merchandising, retail and operations. Your Mission

• Support the shift from forecast-driven to demand-led replenishment by using data and system insights to refine allocation decisions over the season
• Contribute to the transition to a fully AI-powered allocation system and act as a point of reference for best practices in allocation
• Analyze sales, stock, and size performance at SKU and store level, as well as identify missed sales opportunities and stock imbalances, providing actionable insights to improve performance
• Manage allocation and replenishment to ensure the right product is in the right place by monitoring performance and adjusting flows based on sales and stock levels, while supporting store level execution
• Support communication between central and local teams, through clear and positive communication - being able to simplify complex topics
• Analyse business performance in season and coordinate action plan to improve business performance

Your Story

• 5+ years in Retail Allocation, Retail Planning, or Retail Analytics experience, within apparel, footwear or lifestyle brands
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and strong understanding of retail KPIs (sell-through, stock cover, size performance)
• Experience with next generation AI-powered allocation systems
• Able to identify risks and opportunities early and act accordingly
• Open to change, with a continuous improvement mindset
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets and BI tools (Tableau/Power BI). SQL, Python, or web reporting is a plus
• Curious, detail-oriented thinker who combines sharp analytical skills with a collaborative mindset. Great at finding opportunities in data, streamlining processes, and working closely with teams to build better solutions
• Preferred degree in Analytics, Data Science, Economics, Statistics, or Information Design

What We Offer On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination. We are requesting that you provide sensitive demographic information such as gender identity and race/ethnicity to help us ensure that we are creating equitable and fair experiences for all potential future team members. You are not required to provide this demographic information and this information will in no way impact your eligibility for hire.Typical cash compensation range for this position inclusive of base + bonus: $113,000 - $141,000.Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including experience, industry knowledge, qualifications, skill set, and location. Certain roles may be eligible for equity compensation in addition to cash compensation.At On we understand cash compensation is just one piece of your total rewards package. In addition to cash compensation, On offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with an industry leading PTO package, and competitive 401k program. Additional perks and benefits include: 11 paid US holidays, corporate office closure between Christmas and New Year, and a plethora of product perks!