Planning & Allocation Manager, UK & Europe

About the role

Vuori creates performance apparel that works for training and movement, while keeping a relaxed look that fits everyday wear. Inspired by an energetic coastal California lifestyle, the brand blends fitness, creativity, and a positive approach to life. The team operates in a fast-moving retail environment and values enthusiasm, clarity, purpose, and fun. Vuori also emphasizes opportunities for growth and personal success.

Role overview

The Planning & Allocation Manager will help shape in-season business decisions and build future financial plans that support business goals. This position works closely with Merchandising, Planning, and Inventory & Allocation teams, with particular attention on in-region inventory flow and analysis across the UK and Europe.

Key responsibilities

• Work alongside international merchandising and planning teams to define strategy, targets, KPIs, markdown approach, sell-through improvement, and forward planning.
• Create weekly sales reviews at style and style/color level using trend and historical data to guide in-season inventory decisions.
• Assess business performance and suggest actions that improve sales, profitability, inventory turns, and risk control.
• Strengthen analytical capability by improving conclusions and recommendations that support important milestone meetings for the international business.
• Build effective relationships with global counterparts to keep strategy and tools aligned, share proven practices, and support a high-performing, innovative culture.
• Advance regional inventory processes and systems so they better suit a changing market and improve efficiency and results.
• Own store allocation and inventory movement within the region across full-price and outlet locations.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, operations, business, supply chain, or equivalent practical experience is preferred.
• At least 7 years of experience in retail planning, inventory management, financial planning, or production planning.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, along with familiarity with planning, finance, or analytical tools and systems.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across functions and contribute effectively in a highly collaborative role.
• Proven capacity to meet deadlines, adapt to changing priorities, and perform well in a fast-paced setting.
• Skilled at identifying key stakeholders, solving problems proactively, and proposing practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, including the skill to explain complex information clearly to different audiences.

Additional information

Vuori is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

All applicant information will be handled confidentially in line with EEO guidelines.