Allocation Analyst

The Aldo Group Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Allocation Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role involves optimizing inventory levels across stores to enhance sales and profitability. The ideal candidate will have a passion for retail fashion, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. You'll collaborate closely with various departments to ensure effective distribution and support buying decisions. Join a company that values continuous learning and social responsibility, and contribute to a culture of diversity and inclusion while making a positive impact in the retail sector.

Benefits

Recognition programs

Training Offers

Scholarship Programs

LinkedIn Learning

Summer Fridays

Purchase discount on merchandise

Subsidized cafeteria

Subsidized public transportation

On-campus gym

Flex schedules

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of relevant experience in inventory management.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills are essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels to maximize sales and profitability.
• Support buying decisions based on sales volume and trends.
• Build strong relationships with buyers and operations teams.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Mathematical Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Teamwork Skills

Education

College degree (A.E.C. or D.E.C.) in related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Allocation Analyst

Department: ANA - ALDO North America

Looking to unbox your full potential? Find YOUR Fit at the ALDO GROUP.

Join the ALDO Group and thrive in a culture of continuous learning and impactful social responsibility! We offer exceptional training programs and are committed to ethical practices and sustainability. Find YOUR Fit while making a positive difference – apply now!

FIND YOUR FIT

• Recognition programs to showcase your talent!
• Tools to support and help them to reach their Career Goals (Training Offers, Scholarship Programs, LinkedIn Learning, and more).
• To be part of a company that takes a stand on issues affecting people, the environment, and our partners.
• Summer Fridays (because Summer is for fun).
• Purchase discount on merchandise sold in all our divisions.
• Family & Friends events with discounts on our products.
• Subsidized cafeteria & daycare.
• Subsidized public transportation and free parking.
• On-campus gym with access to a trainer.
• Flex schedules and possibility to work from home.
• Sick days.
• Attractive total compensation!

YOUR ROLE

Reporting directly to the Allocation Manager, the Allocation Analyst works closely with Buying, Planning, Sales & Operations. Ensures optimal inventory levels at all times in all stores in order to maximize sales and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Distribute new orders of merchandise to a chain of stores following best business practices.
• Manage inventory assuring that optimal levels of inventory are respected across the stores.
• Prepare and analyse weekly performance and understand needs of different stores for different product categories.
• Support buying decisions related to product selection based on sales volume, location, capacity, and trends.
• Elaborate assortment plans quantities for future seasons.
• Assess seasonally product performance by size, and build sizes curves according to divisional requirements.
• Prepare and analyze inventory reports at the product and store level at the end of each season and perform recalls where and when needed.
• Build strong relationships with buyers and the Sales & Operations’ team.

DO YOU HAVE THE PROFILE WE'RE LOOKING FOR?

• College degree (A.E.C. or D.E.C.) in related field.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• A minimum 1 year of distribution experience (an asset).
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
• Established Excel skills.
• Strong communication, time management, and teamwork skills.
• A passion for retail fashion and current trends.

WE'RE ON A JOURNEY TO CREATE A WORLD OF LOVE, CONFIDENCE AND BELONGING

The ALDO Group has been on this journey for over 50 years. We believe that our passionate associates are at the heart of our success, and that with them we will lead into our future with kindness.

The ALDO Group is committed to diversity and inclusion, not only now, but for the long term. We strongly encourage people who are Aboriginal, racialized, have disabilities, come from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or have intersectional identities to apply for employment with us. At ALDO Group, we will always strive to take steps to create a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes equal opportunity and accountability. #FindYourFit