Brand Overview:

At maurices, we’re all about feel-good fashion for real life. We’re committed to our service with style promise and to offering affordable fashion that takes women from workday to weekend—and all of life’s adventures in between. With inclusive sizing from 0–24, maurices is known for versatile styles across key categories like denim, dresses, tops, and more. We’ve been doing this since 1931, and today you’ll find us in over 800 communities across North America and online at maurices.com. At maurices, it’s more than clothes - it’s where fun, friendship and fashion come together! We believe in putting People First — and that starts with you. We’re a collaborative team that leads with kindness, values authenticity, stays curious, and moves with agility. We work smart, have fun, and support one another in a generously flexible environment that empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. We’re headquartered in the heart of Duluth, Minnesota overlooking the beautiful shores of Lake Superior. Our original hometown offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, four-season adventure, and a vibrant college town atmosphere.

Ready to apply? We currently have an opportunity for a Merchandise Allocation (Distributor) to join our team located at our Corporate Office-maurices-Duluth, MN 55802.

Position Overview:

Role Purpose:

The Distributor is responsible for the execution of allocation strategies based on merchandise assortment and inventory strategies resulting in delivering improved margin and a better customer experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for the timely allocation of product to stores. 

Responsible for new merchandise allocations and warehouse management of merchandise in

reserve to be replenished to stores (new purchase orders, advanced shipping notices, warehouse pulls)

Attend and participate in on-going meetings with cross-functional team to understand product and planning strategy for each category.

Understand floor set strategy/timing and the flow of goods needed to support store sales.

Utilize Monthly Assortments plans to direct allocation decisions.

Develop a strong working knowledge of the Allocation system to execute allocations.

In the allocation system, create/edit/update/maintain relevant combos, attributes, and size models.

Utilize auto allocation functionality to support efficient allocations, and monitor accuracy of the allocation to determine any changes required to the method used.

Review and address allocations for project stores, trending stores and any other exception stores, ensuring allocations are achieving desired results.

Help build balanced assortments and monitor inventory levels pre and post opening for new and remodel stores.

Analysis (business, consolidations, transfers): 

Develop and maximize systems knowledge and where to find necessary data for analysis and continuous improvement of allocations

Review information and draw conclusions from available reports

Create sound decisions based on the utilization of all available resources including systems

Identify risks/opportunities and propose solutions

Help create and maintain monthly assortments.

Create and maintain strong partnerships (on order meetings, sharing info, department meetings): 

Actively participate and listen for understanding

Courage to challenge and share new ideas

Allow others to express their thoughts/have an open mind

Seek out and use resources to improve business

Discuss strategies with and ask questions of Buyers, Assistant Buyers, Distribution Analysts, Planners, etc.

Consistently embody the Companies Leadership Principles in the pursuit of goal achievement and results 

Education/Skills and Experience Requirements:

Education:

High School education or equivalent required

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred

Experience:

Previous retail experience preferred

Skills:

Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software technology.

Ability to use MS office suite (excel, word, powerpoint, outlook).

Problem solving skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to prioritize, multi-task, meet deadlines, and remain flexible

Attention to detail and sense of urgency

Organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Location:

Corporate Office-maurices-Duluth, MN 55802

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Pay Range:

Hourly: $20.00 - $24.00

This position is eligible for an annual incentive compensation based on company performance.

How We Work: Our Smart Work program pairs the best of in‑person collaboration with the flexibility to work remotely, guided by business needs and the nature of each role. Corporate associates work at least three days a week in our offices, with teams setting core days to brainstorm, build relationships, and move work forward. The goal is simple: help you do your best work, stay connected to your team, and maintain healthy work‑life balance.

What We Offer: We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Full-time associates are eligible for a suite of benefits. Choice of three medical plans, including a PPO plan or High-Deductible plans. High-Deductible plans offer the option of a Health Savings Account, with employer contribution.

Additional benefits include Dental, and Vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage, Voluntary Life, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability coverage. maurices provides, at no cost to our associates, Basic Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability coverage, access to our Wellbeing platform with Personify Health, and an Employee Assistance Program available for associates and their families. After 6 months of employment, you may be eligible for our 401(k), which offers an immediately vested Safe Harbor matching contribution. maurices supports continued education with our Tuition Assistance program, available after 1 year of employment.

Associates also have access to PTO benefits, including vacation (with accrual or flexible options based on role), annual sick time awards, holiday pay, and two weeks of New Parent Leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement. We offer continuous opportunities for learning, connection building through Associate Resource Groups and for our Duluth based associates, free access to a state-of-the-art onsite Fitness Facility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all personnel actions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.

Merchandise Allocation (Distributor)

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