About rag & bone
From our origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone was founded on a belief of uncompromising ideals: a commitment to doing things the right way, not the easy way. To making things that are as original as they are timeless. To being true to ourselves, even when that truth sets us apart from the mainstream.
We still believe in the same principles we started with: the easy elegance of classic British tailoring, the authenticity of American workwear, and the originality of our home city, New York. As New Yorkers, community and authenticity have become synonymous with our brand. An inclusive environment at rag & bone upholds our original values by encouraging employee connection and empowering each individual to have a voice on policy, process and collaboration for a more equitable future.
Job Summary:
rag & bone is seeking a Senior Director, Allocation to lead stock management for our growing contemporary business. This role owns all inventory strategy and execution across Core, Seasonal, and in-season rebalancing, ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time to drive sales and productivity. Reporting to the SVP, Global Planning, you will bring deep contemporary fashion experience and a strong command of seasonality and high-volume stock. This is a senior leadership role that will shape how we manage inventory as the company scales.
Responsibilities:
Core Stock Management Own end-to-end management of Core inventory, from strategy through day-to-day execution
Maintain healthy stock levels and strong availability on Core product throughout the year
Monitor Core performance closely and adjust stock plans to keep inventory productive
Seasonal Stock Management Own end-to-end management of Seasonal inventory, ensuring each season is set up for success
Manage seasonal stock flow from initial receipt through final sell-through
Plan stock around seasonal demand cycles and high-volume selling periods
Identify risks and opportunities in seasonal inventory early and act on them decisively
In-Season Rebalancing Lead in-season stock rebalancing across the business to keep inventory aligned with demand
Adjust inventory positioning quickly in response to sales performance and changing demand
Move stock to where it will sell, minimizing excess inventory and missed sales opportunities
Track and report on the results of rebalancing decisions to inform future actions
Merchandising & Buying Partnership Collaborate with Merchandising and Buying to align allocations with the seasonal assortment architecture, product classifications, and launch priorities
Provide feedback on product performance, store demand, size curves, color preferences, and regional differences every collection
Participate in assortment reviews and seasonal hindsight to improve future allocation decisions
Leadership Set the vision and strategy for stock management as the business continues to grow
Build and maintain stock management processes that scale with a high-volume business
Partner with the SVP, Global Planning to align on inventory priorities and results
Communicate inventory performance, risks, and recommendations clearly to senior leadership
Requirements: Extensive experience in allocation and stock management at a senior leadership level
Contemporary fashion experience strongly preferred, with a clear understanding of how the category operates
Deep understanding of seasonality and its impact on inventory planning and performance
Proven experience managing high-volume stock with accuracy and discipline
Demonstrated success managing Core, Seasonal, and in-season rebalancing inventory
Ability to make sound, timely inventory decisions in a fast-paced environment
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