Assistant Manager, Store Allocations

adidas; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Retirement Savings Plan with employer-

Annual bonus

Time off & service awards

Job summary

adidas in Woodbridge, Ontario is seeking an Assistant Manager, Store Allocation to optimize in-season allocation and weekly replenishments across retail stores. You will drive product availability to maximize sales, reduce excess inventory, and support adidas’ broader business objectives.

The role requires 1–3 years of merchandising experience, a hybrid work schedule (office Monday–Thursday, remote Friday), and strong Excel/PowerBI skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in planning, buying, allocations or related merchandising.
• Hybrid work policy: in-office Monday–Thursday, remote Friday; occasional in-person Friday.
• English proficiency required for cross-border/effective collaboration with stakeholders.
• Woodbridge location-based role and Canadian operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end retail inventory flow and store-specific distribution strategies to optimize sales and SKU productivity.
• Execute weekly replenishment allocations leveraging sales trends, forecasts, promotions, and business goals.
• Develop and analyze item-level replenishment strategies to maintain stock-to-sales ratios.
• Collaborate with Buying & Planning to align on allocation priorities and ensure timely inventory delivery.
• Communicate allocation results and risks to Buying & Planning partners.
• Work with Buyers/Planners on inventory transfers and markdown strategies for seasonal transitions.

Skills

Excel

Analytics

Planning

Communication

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

Purpose & Overall Relevance For The Organization

The Assistant Manager, Store Allocation supports in-season allocation and trading strategies by executing initial allocations and weekly replenishments. This role ensures the right products are delivered to the right stores, at the right time, to drive sales, reduce excess inventory, and support overall business objectives across Retail stores.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end retail inventory flow and develop store-specific distribution strategies to optimize sales performance and SKU productivity at the individual store level.
• Execute weekly replenishment allocations leveraging sales trends, forecasts, promotional events, and overarching business goals to maintain ideal stock levels.
• Develop and analyze item-level replenishment strategies weekly to maintain optimal stock to-sales ratios, accounting for localized sales trends, promotions, events, and size curves.
• Partner cross-functionally with Buying teams to align on product allocation priorities and ensure the right inventory reached the right location at the right time
• Communicate with Buying & Planning partners around allocation strategies and results inclusive of risk and opportunity
• Collaborate with Buyers and Planners to develop inventory transfer plans and markdown strategies, including exit plans for aged SKUs to support seasonal transitions and minimize markdown exposure

Key Relationships

• Buying and Planning
• Retail Operations
• Store Teams
• Supply Chain & Logistics
• Distribution Centre

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong understanding of MS Office Suite. Strong Excel skills required.
• Strong planning and organizational skills to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills to effectively interpret sales data and a thorough understanding of retail math.
• Experience extracting data from a Business Intelligence Tool (PowerBI) to manipulate large amounts of data and create reporting tools from data.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to manage a wide variety of relationships.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from key stakeholders.

Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in planning, buying, allocations or other relevant merchandising experience.
• At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance on occasion is required even on Friday.

adidas is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with Disabilities, and will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If selected to participate in an interview, accommodations will be made available on request. Please inform the Recruiter of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. adidas offers a robust and progressive range of benefits, including: health and dental benefits, including prescription drug coverage, out of country coverage, short and long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ Retirement Savings Plan with employer match. Qualifying employees are eligible for our education assistance program and fitness reimbursement program. Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. We recognize the commitment of our employees by increasing vacation time with length of service. We also offer Service Awards & Service Time Off during milestone years, paid bereavement leave, and parental leave top-up to eligible employees. At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Woodbridge. The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills & competencies, and proficiency for the role. Knowledge of English is required for this role, as the position involves regular interaction with English-speaking external stakeholders, as well as colleagues across Canadian and global teams outside Quebec whose primary working language is English. adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.