Allocation Analyst

RCL - Reitmans Canada Ltd/Ltée; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Benefits program

Paid time off

Discounts on products

Referral rewards

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

RCL - Reitmans Canada Limited in Montreal is seeking an Allocation Analyst who sits at the intersection of fashion, data and business. You will turn product strategies and customer behavior into smart inventory decisions, partnering with Buying to optimize allocation.

You will analyze store and digital performance, anticipate needs during promotions, and ensure accurate systems to empower fast, informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Retail experience and merchandising knowledge.
• Analytical mindset with curiosity about the why behind the numbers.
• Proficient with Excel and eager to grow analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of store environment, customers and product.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Buying to translate product and customer strategy into allocation decisions.
• Analyze performance across stores and digital channels to adjust inventory.
• Link Buying, Planning and Distribution to ensure right product at right time.
• Forecast inventory needs around promotions and launches.
• Maintain accurate allocation systems and reporting for fast decisions.

Job description

Company Description

We’re RCL - Reitmans Canada Limited. We’ve been part of the fabric of Canada’s fashion landscape since 1926, and today, we’re elevating our iconic brands – Reitmans, RW&CO, and PENN. Penningtons – more than ever before.

Company Description

We’re RCL - Reitmans Canada Limited. We’ve been part of the fabric of Canada’s fashion landscape since 1926, and today, we’re elevating our iconic brands – Reitmans, RW&CO, and PENN. Penningtons – more than ever before.
Our vision is to empower Canadians to live confidently, and our mission is to create collections of uncompromising style and quality for all.
With close to 400 stores nationwide and collections designed right here at home, in Canada, we offer an exceptional customer experience. What drives us? A clear vision, unwavering commitment to our customers, and the passion of our thousands of employees across the country.

Job Description

Nearly 100 years of retail. And we’re still changing.
Reitmans has been part of Canadian fashion for nearly a century — but we’re much more interested in what comes next.
Retail is moving fast. How customers shop, how we buy and how we get the right product to the right place at the right time is constantly evolving.

That’s where you come in

The Opportunity

Contract 18- months

As an Allocation Analyst, you’ll work at the intersection of fashion, data and business.
Partnering closely with our Buying team, you’ll turn product strategies and customer behaviour into smart inventory decisions — looking at what’s selling, where the opportunities are and what we should do next.
If you love fashion but also love understanding the why behind the numbers, you’ll feel right at home.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with our Buying team to understand each season’s product and customer strategy and translate it into smart allocation decisions.
• Analyze performance across stores and digital channels, spotting trends and adjusting inventory based on what our customers are telling us.
• Connect the dots between Buying, Planning and Distribution to make sure the right product is in the right place at the right time.
• Anticipate inventory needs around promotions, launches and key business moments while maximizing product performance.
• Keep our allocation systems, inventory information and reporting accurate so teams can make better, faster decisions.

Ready to Help Shape What’s Next?

This is more than moving inventory. It’s using data, curiosity and commercial instinct to influence how a Canadian fashion brand shows up for its customers.

Come help us shape the next 100 years of Reitmans.

Qualifications

Who You Are

You know retail. You understand what customers are looking for, how product moves and how having the right merchandise in the right place can make a difference. Now, you’re ready to take that experience and curiosity behind the scenes.

• You have experience working in retail and a genuine interest in merchandising, allocation, planning or growing your career on the corporate side of the business.
• You’re curious about the “why” behind the numbers — why something sells in one store but not another, where opportunities exist and what could drive stronger results.
• You have some experience with Excel and, more importantly, you’re motivated to continue building your analytical skills.
• You bring a strong understanding of the store environment, customers and product — experience that can be incredibly valuable in an allocation role.
• You communicate well, enjoy collaborating with others and are comfortable asking questions and learning.
• You are bilingual in French and English, as you’ll regularly collaborate with colleagues and partners across Canada.

Whether your experience comes from a store or a corporate environment, if you’re curious, and excited to learn the allocation side of retail, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional Information

What Sets Us Apart

• Ultimate Flexibility* Enjoy a hybrid work environment that ensures the perfect balance between work and personal life.
• Well-Being First: Access a comprehensive benefits program designed to take care of you.
• Flexible Time Off* Paid leave, sick days, and vacation time to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
• Exclusive Discounts* Enjoy 50% off regular-priced items from PENN. Penningtons, Reitmans, and RW&CO.
• Referral Rewards* Refer your professional network and earn a bonus for helping us grow our talented team
• Growth opportunities* Annual bonuses, career advancement, and tuition reimbursement to help you reach your professional goals.
• Certain conditions apply

Total rewards are aligned with your employment status, offering different perks depending on whether you're full-time, part-time, or under contract.

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