Fashion Allocation Analyst | Data-Driven Merchandising

Rw And CO; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Benefits program

Discounts on company brands

Referral rewards

Job summary

RW&CO is seeking an Allocation Analyst in Montreal to turn sales and inventory insights into actionable allocation decisions across stores and e-commerce. You will work closely with Buying, Planning and Merchandising to align seasonal strategies with product availability.

This role offers hands-on exposure to product planning and distribution while developing your analytical skills within a fashion-forward retail environment.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Business, Commerce, Fashion Marketing or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in retail, allocation, merchandise planning, inventory management or a related analytical role.
• A genuine interest in fashion, retail trends and understanding what drives product performance.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a curiosity for working with data and finding solutions.
• Good Excel skills and an eagerness to learn new systems and reporting tools.
• A collaborative, organized and detail‑oriented mindset, with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales trends, inventory levels and store and ecommerce performance to make smart allocation decisions that support sales and product availability.
• Work closely with Buying, Planning and Merchandising teams to understand seasonal collections, product strategies and business priorities.
• Monitor inventory and adjust merchandise allocations based on customer demand, selling trends and upcoming promotions.
• Identify opportunities to improve product availability, inventory turnover and performance across stores and digital channels.
• Build and maintain accurate allocation reports, inventory data and size profiles to support effective merchandise distribution.
• Collaborate with Distribution Centre partners to ensure products flow efficiently to stores and support new store openings.
• Review end-of-season results, identify key learnings and recommend opportunities to improve future allocations.

Skills

Retail experience

Merchandise planning

Inventory management

Excel

Data analysis

Education

Business/Commerce/Fashion Marketing degree or diploma

Tools

Excel

Job description

RW&CO is seeking an Allocation Analyst in Montreal to turn sales and inventory insights into actionable allocation decisions across stores and e-commerce. You will work closely with Buying, Planning and Merchandising to align seasonal strategies with product availability.

This role offers hands-on exposure to product planning and distribution while developing your analytical skills within a fashion-forward retail environment.