- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Compensation
- $180,000–200,000/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 14, 2026
About rag & bone
Founded in New York in 2002, rag & bone blends British tailoring influences with the authenticity of American workwear and the energy of downtown style. Known for its denim, ready-to-wear and accessories, the brand balances modern design with an enduring focus on craftsmanship, quality and everyday wearability. As an employer, rag & bone brings together creative, commercial and operational expertise across disciplines including design, merchandising and retail. Its distinctive positioning offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to a contemporary fashion brand where attention to detail, cultural relevance and a considered approach to personal style shape both product and customer experience.
rag & bone is seeking a Senior Director, Allocation to lead inventory strategy and execution across Core, Seasonal, and in-season rebalancing for its contemporary business. Reporting to the SVP, Global Planning, the role shapes scalable stock management and partners with Merchandising and Buying; the position is full-time, with an in-office schedule of four days per week. Target annual salary is $180,000–$200,000, based on candidates’ experience and expectations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead stock management for the contemporary business, owning inventory strategy and execution across Core, Seasonal, and in-season rebalancing to drive sales and productivity.
- Own end-to-end Core inventory management, from strategy through daily execution; maintain healthy stock levels and product availability throughout the year; monitor performance and adjust plans to keep inventory productive.
- Own end-to-end Seasonal inventory management, ensuring each season is set up for success; manage stock flow from initial receipt through final sell-through; plan for seasonal demand cycles and high-volume selling periods; identify and act decisively on inventory risks and opportunities.
- Lead in-season stock rebalancing across the business, keeping inventory aligned with demand; adjust positioning in response to sales performance and changing demand; move stock where it will sell to minimize excess inventory and missed sales opportunities; track and report outcomes to inform future decisions.
- Partner with Merchandising and Buying to align allocations with seasonal assortment architecture, product classifications, and launch priorities.
- Provide feedback on product performance, store demand, size curves, color preferences, and regional differences for every collection; participate in assortment reviews and seasonal hindsight to improve future allocation decisions.
- Set the vision and strategy for stock management as the business grows; build scalable stock management processes for a high-volume business; align inventory priorities and results with the SVP, Global Planning; communicate performance, risks, and recommendations clearly to senior leadership.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision.
Skills
Experience
Extensive experience in allocation and stock management at a senior leadership level.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 180,000 to USD 200,000 per annum.
Benefits
Paid time off; clothing allowance; employee discount; paid parental leave; Calm membership and access to other wellness benefits; medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits; 401(k).
Culture
rag & bone’s workplace culture reflects its New York roots and British tailoring influences, balancing a contemporary, independent spirit with a strong appreciation for craftsmanship. Its creative environment connects design with everyday practicality, placing authentic style, attention to detail and thoughtful execution at the heart of the brand’s work.
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