Allocation Planner

KREWE is an independent, high-fashion eyewear brand rooted in the vibrant culture and boundless creativity of our hometown, New Orleans - and now proudly headquartered in both New Orleans and New York City. Since our launch in 2013, KREWE has grown into a dynamic brand celebrated for its distinctive, handcrafted sun and optical frames that reflect a deep commitment to quality, individuality, and design.

In 2022, we opened the doors to our NYC headquarters in the heart of the Meatpacking District, building a second home for the brand that brings New Orleans’ culture, creativity, and energy to one of the world’s most iconic design capitals. Our presence now spans brick-and-mortar boutiques, mobile retail concepts, and a thriving e-commerce platform - alongside distribution through premier independents and top national retailers.

Celebrated for our unique approach to design, KREWE has cultivated a loyal following among style-conscious consumers and influential tastemakers.

As we continue to expand, we’re looking for passionate, driven, and innovative individuals to join our talented team. At KREWE our work is fast-paced, collaborative, and deeply mission-driven. Our people are high-performing and ambitious - not just about hitting goals, but about building something that’s original, culturally rooted and globally resonant. Every team member at KREWE has the opportunity to own their role and make a lasting impact.

If this sounds like the right environment for you we invite you to apply below.

We are currently searching for a Store and Allocation Planner to own KREWE’s store allocation and inventory strategy, optimizing product flow, store productivity, and inventory performance across a growing retail fleet.

This role is based in our New Orleans Headquarters 5 days a week.

• Develop and maintain store clustering and attribute frameworks that drive differentiated assortment strategies, optimize inventory productivity, and improve gross margin by door.
• Manage inventory levels by door based on capacity, store attributes, seasonality, and selling curves; proactively identify and act on stock liabilities and sales opportunities across IP before they impact financial performance.
• Lead in-season inventory management, including replenishment execution, inter-store transfer recommendations, consolidations, and present findings and recommendations to Planning leadership.
• Lead new store opening inventory strategy, including assortment builds calibrated to door capacity, store profile, and cluster; coordinate with Logistics, Retail Operations, and the DC to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Analyze store and channel sales, weeks-of-supply, sell-through, and stock-to-sales ratios on a weekly basis; synthesize findings into clear, actionable recommendations and present performance recaps to senior leadership.
• Own inventory flow and allocation execution across channels, proactively monitoring warehouse and in-transit inventory, identifying receiving or shipping issues, and driving resolution with cross-functional partners to protect allocation plans and store readiness.
• Balance inventory by channel, store, style, and unit based on localized demand, selling patterns, inventory position, and business priorities.
• Analyze selling and inventory performance to provide ongoing recommendations for current allocations, replenishment, transfers, and future buys.
• Build, own, and publish best-seller, hindsight, and allocation performance reporting on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis, clearly communicating insights, risks, and recommended actions.
• Serve as the primary allocation partner to channel teams and Retail Operations, maintaining strong communication, gathering store-level feedback, and…