Temporary Allocation Specialist (Full-Time, 3 Month Position)

About Away

We believe travel makes us better. Launched in 2016 with one perfectly designed carry-on, we now offer a range of luggage and travel essentials for every journey. Together we create, innovate, and embark on this journey as a community of travelers, helping to make travel more seamless for everyone.

Join The Crew

We are hiring a Temporary Allocation Specialist to temporarily join our Merchandising, Planning, & Allocation team. This position reports to the Allocation Manager and takes Away further by providing operational support by creating store replenishment orders, updating and enhancing in-depth inventory reports, and providing insight into demand patterns and inventory supply trends.

What you’ll do as the Temporary Allocation Specialist

• You’ll support in the execution of store replenishment orders, ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time

• You’ll monitor stock levels, store performance and product flow to identify risks and opportunities

• You’ll recommend allocation strategy adjustments through thoughtful sales and inventory analysis

• You’ll assist in resolving stock discrepancies, delivery timing issues, and capacity challenges

• You’ll conduct ad hoc analysis and reporting for the MP&A team

Who you are

• You have past experience in an allocation and inventory management position, and are highly analytical and data-driven

• You are proficient in Excel, including data manipulation and analysis

• You’re intellectually curious, and an analytical thinker who can detect patterns and trends to drive business efficiencies

• You ideally have past experience in Looker and/of Microsoft D365 (strongly beneficial, but not required)

• You’re creative and innovative; you love to build great new things that are fresh and unique while staying on brand

• You’re agile, and motivated by a fast-paced and ever changing environment

• You’re passionate about transforming travel for all (but that’s a given!)

Excited to join the team, but not sure you meet all of the qualifications? Please apply, we’d still love to hear from you.

Who We Are

• We’re travelers. Travel is about the journey - the transformative experiences and the growth each trip offers. All employees are encouraged to take time to get away through our variety of time away from work offerings. 

• We’re driven. The work we do matters and collectively drives impact. No matter the job title, everyone at Away is a meaningful contributor in unlocking our ever growing potential.

• We’re supportive. We value the entirety of your life's journey, not just the milestones. You'll find an environment that celebrates balance, understanding that your personal passions and commitments outside of work, are threads of the same fabric that makes you unique.

What We Offer

Our total rewards are inclusive of both compensation and benefits. What we offer within a salary range is dependent on a number of factors, including scope and qualifications for the role, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to other Away employees. Salary and benefit offerings are reviewed during phone screenings to ensure alignment.

• Compensation: $28.00-$30.00 hourly

How We Work

This is a remote role. Regardless of candidate location, our working hours are 9am-6pm ET to ensure continuity with our business operations.

Our Commitment

As a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Away seeks individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply for this opportunity. We’re creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global and diverse, so we’re building a team that is too. Through initiatives like our Employee Resource Groups, anti-racism training, and bias prevention initiatives, we’re building the cultural foundation that gives people the emotional and physical space to bring their authentic selves to work.

EEOC Statement: 

Away is dedicated to hiring a diverse workplace that celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information or disability. 

Away is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].