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# Senior Allocator at Jenni Kayne

- **Company:** Jenni Kayne
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-11-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/jennikayne/jobs/6253926004

## Job description

Jenni Kayne is a California-based lifestyle brand that aims to empower an elevated approach to everyday living. Whether it’s our edited style ethos or coveted interiors sensibility, we work hard to create a world that's inviting and intentional. From our stores across the country to our operations and corporate teams, we believe in the power of a workplace that’s built on diversity and inclusion—where the varied voices and viewpoints of our community pave the way.

## About This Role

As the Senior Allocator at Jenni Kayne, you will own the end-to-end merchandise allocation and replenishment strategy across our retail stores, outlet location, ecommerce, and wholesale channels. Reporting to the Director of Buying & Planning, you will be responsible for ensuring the right products are available in the right locations at the right time to maximize sales, optimize inventory productivity, and drive profitable growth.

This role oversees all aspects of allocation, from initial product launches and seasonal size planning to ongoing replenishment, inventory balancing, and end-of-season consolidation. Leveraging Syrup Tech, NetSuite, AI-powered analytics, and advanced reporting tools, you will establish efficient replenishment processes, identify inventory opportunities, and drive data-informed decisions across apparel, home, jewelry, and third-party merchandise.

The ideal candidate is a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional who takes ownership, operates independently, and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-channel retail environment.

## Role and Responsibilities

As the Senior Allocator, your primary responsibilities include the following:

Inventory Allocation & Replenishment

- Own and execute the end-to-end allocation and replenishment process across all retail stores, outlet, ecommerce, and wholesale channels.
- Establish and manage weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly replenishment cadences across apparel, core apparel, candles, home, jewelry, swatches, and third-party merchandise.
- Manage initial allocations for new product launches, seasonal collections, and core programs based on historical sales, store performance, product availability, and channel demand.
- Analyze inventory needs at the store, category, style, SKU, and size levels to optimize product distribution and minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
- Manage store-requested replenishment, consolidating requests, validating inventory availability, and prioritizing transfers based on business needs.
- Establish and maintain replenishment parameters, including store minimums, inventory thresholds, store tiers, and product-specific allocation rules.
- Oversee inventory transfers, including transfer order creation, execution, tracking, and reconciliation within NetSuite.
- Coordinate store-to-store transfers, inventory rebalancing, and replenishment adjustments to maximize sell-through and protect high-performing sales channels.
- Manage allocation and replenishment for new store openings, outlet inventory, promotional events, and key selling periods.

Seasonal Allocation, Size Planning & Inventory Management

- Own seasonal and monthly initial allocation planning, evaluating historical sales, ecommerce versus retail demand, store performance, product classifications, and size level selling trends.
- Develop quarterly size orders using comparable styles, historical sell through, channel demand, and size curves to recommend appropriate inventory quantities.
- Maintain and update seasonal core inventory ladders, evaluating on-hand inventory, sales trends, projected demand, and future inventory requirements.
- Partner closely with Planning and Production to manage core and carryover merchandise, monitor production timelines, shipment status, shortages, and overages, and proactively resolve inventory discrepancies to ensure timely product availability and replenishment.
- Partner with Buying & Planning and Production to recommend replenishment quantities, future purchase orders, and inventory investments.
- Oversee jewelry inventory planning and quarterly ordering requirements.
- Manage wholesale inventory allocations, including pre-launch inventory reservations, ecommerce-to-wholesale transfers, and post-launch inventory reconciliation.
- Support department-store concession assortments and inventory requirements, including initial allocations, replenishment, and assortment updates.
- Lead end-of-season inventory consolidation, store exits, and product reallocation to improve inventory productivity and minimize aged merchandise.

Sales Analysis & Inventory Optimization

- Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly sales performance to identify inventory opportunities, emerging trends, and potential risks across all sales channels.
- Monitor key performance indicators, including sell-through, weeks of supply, inventory turnover, stock-to-sales ratios, size availability, and replenishment effectiveness.
- Evaluate top-selling, underperforming, and slow-moving merchandise to proactively adjust allocation and replenishment strategies.
- Balance inventory availability across retail, ecommerce, and wholesale channels to maximize full price selling opportunities.
- Identify opportunities to reduce stockouts, excess inventory, aged merchandise, and unnecessary inventory transfers.
- Develop recommendations for inventory transfers, markdowns, replenishment adjustments, and product consolidation.
- Provide actionable analysis and recommendations to Buying & Planning leadership to support inventory investment and allocation decisions.

Systems, AI & Process Optimization

- Serve as the primary owner of Syrup Tech allocation and replenishment workflows, including replenishment rules, inventory parameters, store groupings, and system optimization.
- Leverage NetSuite and reporting platforms to manage inventory visibility, transfer orders, product availability, and data accuracy.
- Utilize AI-assisted tools, including Claude, to streamline sales analysis, store replenishment requests, initial allocations, size planning, and transfer order preparation.
- Develop and improve automated reporting and replenishment processes to reduce manual work and increase operational efficiency.
- Validate system-generated recommendations against actual sales, inventory availability, and business requirements to ensure accuracy.
- Identify and resolve data discrepancies, system limitations, and process inefficiencies in partnership with cross-functional teams.
- Establish standardized allocation procedures, reporting tools, and documentation to ensure consistent, accurate, and scalable execution.

Cross Functional Collaboration & Reporting

- Partner with the Director of Buying & Planning to execute merchandise allocation strategies aligned with sales forecasts, inventory plans, and business objectives.
- Actively participate in cross-functional business meetings, serving as the primary representative for allocation and replenishment, providing inventory insights, identifying potential risks and opportunities, and contributing recommendations to support strategic and operational business decisions.
- Collaborate with Merchandising, Production, and Buying teams on product launches, seasonal assortment planning, replenishment needs, and future inventory requirements.
- Work closely with Retail Operations and field leadership to understand store-level inventory needs, regional selling trends, and replenishment priorities.
- Coordinate with Distribution and Operations teams to ensure timely inventory transfers, shipment execution, and resolution of inventory discrepancies.
- Partner with Ecommerce and Wholesale teams to align inventory availability, channel priorities, and launch requirements.
- Prepare and maintain weekly and monthly allocation, replenishment, sales, and inventory performance reports.
- Present inventory risks, opportunities, and recommendations during business reviews and seasonal planning discussions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for allocation and replenishment matters, ensuring timely communication and resolution of inventory needs across the organization.

## Qualifications and Requirements

- 5+ years of progressive experience in merchandise allocation, replenishment, inventory planning, or buying within a multi-store retail environment, preferably in apparel, home, or lifestyle retail.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
- Demonstrated experience independently owning end-to-end allocation, initial product distributions, replenishment, size planning, and inventory optimization.
- Strong understanding of retail math, inventory management, sell-through, weeks of supply, inventory turnover, size curves, and store-level demand planning.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and complex formulas.
- Experience with ERP and allocation systems, preferably NetSuite and Syrup Tech.
- Familiarity with AI-powered analytics, automation tools, and reporting platforms to improve inventory decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Experience managing inventory across multiple product categories and sales channels, including retail, ecommerce, and wholesale.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage competing priorities, establish processes, and take accountability for execution from start to finish.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and present recommendations to leadership.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving retail environment while balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout retail or distribution environments during occasional site visits.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 15 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Additional Notes

This job description is not all inclusive. In addition, Kayne LLC dba Jenni Kayne reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Kayne LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

The annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000. The base salary is determined by experience, education, skills, and location.

## About Jenni Kayne

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Jenni Kayne is a California-inspired luxury lifestyle brand designing timeless wardrobe and home essentials, with a growing beauty line called Oak Essentials.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held; no disclosed funding rounds – likely bootstrapped or self-funded)
- **Headquarters**: West Hollywood, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2003
- **Founders**: Jenni Kayne

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Retail (luxury fashion, home goods, beauty)
- **Target customers**: B2C; affluent consumers seeking high-quality, timeless, California-inspired lifestyle products (wardrobe, home, beauty)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Inspiring people to live well” – focusing on intentional living, quality, and ease.

## Products & Services
- **Women’s Apparel & Accessories**: Signature ready-to-wear, footwear, and accessories designed as enduring classics.
- **Home Collection**: Foundational home goods including bedding, ceramics, decor, and entertaining essentials.
- **Oak Essentials (Beauty)**: A clean, spa-quality self-care line inspired by Jenni Kayne’s own beauty rituals, offering skincare and body care products.
- **Hospitality & Content**: The brand also curates a lifestyle destination with editorial content on interiors, entertaining, style, and wellness.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Estimated annual revenue of **$100M** (as of 2025/2026, per LinkedIn data)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors publicly listed; key retail partners include Bloomingdale’s (pop-up/concessions).
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - 28 active job postings (as of mid-2026), quarterly job posting growth of +86.7% and yearly growth of +21.7%.
  - Expanding brick-and-mortar presence with stores in Bethesda, Nashville, Charleston, Scottsdale, Houston, and others.
  - Headcount is 120 employees (down 3.2% YoY, but hiring activity is increasing).
  - 15,740 LinkedIn followers (+17.4% yearly).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Strong brand identity**: A recognizable California aesthetic that transcends trends, positioning Jenni Kayne as a lifestyle brand rather than just fashion.
- **Product breadth**: Cohesive collections across apparel, home, and beauty create a loyal customer ecosystem.
- **Quality & timelessness**: Emphasis on heirloom-quality pieces that appeal to a conscious consumer seeking longevity.
- **In-house culture & DEI commitment**: Dedicated DEI training, diversity report, and a focus on employee well-being.

## Strategic Focus
- **Omnichannel retail expansion**: Opening new retail stores in key markets (e.g., Bethesda, Nashville, Scottsdale) while maintaining a strong e-commerce presence.
- **Beauty growth**: Scaling Oak Essentials as a standalone beauty destination.
- **Content & community**: Building a lifestyle media platform around interiors, wellness, and entertaining to deepen customer engagement.
- **Sustainability**: Ongoing efforts (mentioned on careers page) – specific details not publicly available but part of brand narrative.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture highlights**: “The Live Well Program” – a wellness initiative covering health, financial education, philanthropy, and work/life balance. Includes quarterly “Live Well Days”, unlimited PTO, a weeklong summer break, holiday break, birthday PTO, and no-meeting days.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA), employee discounts, team events, and access to a meditation app.
- **DEI**: Company-wide DEI training and a published diversity report. Commitment to inclusion and representation.
- **Work environment**: Hybrid/office roles based in Los Angeles (HQ) and other store locations; retail positions are in-person. The brand emphasizes a “California-inspired” ease and intentionality.
- **Engineering/tech roles**: The company has a Director of Web Development and a small technical team (6 people in technical roles). Opportunities for growth in digital and e-commerce.

## Sources
1. [Jenni Kayne Careers Page](https://www.jennikayne.com/pages/careers)
2. [Jenni Kayne About Page](https://www.jennikayne.com/pages/about)
3. [Jenni Kayne LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/jenni-kayne)
4. [Jenni Kayne Greenhouse Job Board](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/jennikayne/jobs/5796985004)

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