Michael Kors Allocator
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 26, 2026
About Michael Kors
Michael Kors is a global luxury lifestyle brand renowned for accessible American sportswear, handbags, footwear and accessories. The label operates internationally across retail, wholesale and digital channels and is part of Capri Holdings Limited, a multi-brand fashion group. As an employer, Michael Kors combines creative design with commercial retail execution and offers cross-brand mobility within the Capri portfolio.
Michael Kors seeks an Allocator in New York, NY — entry-level role managing global merchandise allocation, inventory and replenishment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage purchase orders from initial allocation through the end-of-life cycle, including replenishment, consolidations and transfers across stores and channels.
- Set and monitor store-level inventory targets based on capacity, attributes, seasonality and selling curves to optimize in-store availability.
- Identify and communicate sales opportunities, stock liabilities and clearance/aging issues by store to drive buy and replenishment decisions.
- Partner with Buying and Planning to ensure correct assortment by door and to recap business performance at the store level.
- Maintain warehouse backstock and ownership of aged inventory by door, highlighting shipping or fulfillment issues that could impact sales.
- Operate basic replenishment programs and manage reorder flows by classification, delivery/group and style as required.
- Produce weekly, monthly and quarterly best-seller and hindsight reports to inform assortment strategies and margin objectives.
- Recommend enhancements to allocation and replenishment procedures and systems to improve accuracy and speed of execution.
- Visit stores regularly (minimum once per month with the team) to validate assortments and communicate store-level needs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; interest in Finance, Accounting or Supply Chain preferred.
- 0–1 years of planning, allocation or merchandising experience in a retail environment.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong computer literacy.
- Ability to work in the New York City office three days per week and to travel to stores periodically.
- Demonstrated analytical aptitude, creative problem-solving and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Skills
Experience
0–1 years of planning or allocation experience in retail merchandising; exposure to retail inventory flow, replenishment and store-level assortment preferred. Must be able to visit stores monthly and work onsite in NYC three days per week.
Education
Bachelor's degree required; preferred interest in Finance, Accounting or Supply Chain.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Calendar; Summer Fridays; Internal mobility across brands; Cross-brand discount; Exclusive employee sales; Fav 5 Cards (employee friends & family discount); 401(k) match; Paid parental leave; Thrive wellness program; Commuter benefits; Gym discounts
Culture
Michael Kors combines a fast-paced, creative fashion environment with a results-driven retail culture. The organization emphasizes collaboration between buying, planning and store teams, supports internal mobility across the Capri Holdings portfolio, and values analytical rigor alongside product exposure.
About Cerulean
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