Analyst, Allocation

Groupe Dynamite Inc.; Mount Royal; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Montreal is seeking an Allocation Analyst to execute inventory strategies, optimize stock levels, and support financial objectives. For this role, candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Administration and possess strong analytical skills along with proficiency in Excel. Knowledge of both French and English is required. Benefits include comprehensive compensation, retirement savings, and an employee discount. Join us to make your mark in the retail space.

Benefits

Performance-driven bonuses

Group retirement savings program with employer matching

Flexible group insurance

Employee discount at Garage and Dynamite

Exclusive private sample sales

Flexible vacation policy

Qualifications

• 2 years related experience in the Retail Industry.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Implement the initial push, replenishment and inventory strategy.
• Manage the inventory levels for product categories.
• Maintain a well-balanced inventory in each assigned classification.
• Interact with teams to provide recommendations for inventory levels.
• Review and adjust style/color forecast according to demand.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong knowledge of Excel

Strong customer service

Communication skills in French and English

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Administration

Job description

Overview

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.

Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary

The Allocation team is looking for an Allocation analyst. You will be responsible for the execution of the allocation strategy which maximizes profitability, to optimize the inventory in the stores by being responsible for initial allocation, replenishment and all related size analysis. You will be involved in our ongoing transformation from a traditional brick & mortar retailer, to an Omni-channel leader and tech-first fashion disruptor.

Main Responsibilities

• Implement the initial push, replenishment and inventory strategy to support merchandise and sales plans while achieving service level targets;
• Manage the inventory levels for product categories through analysis of trends, exceptions, rate of sale, minimum order quantities and minimum presentation quantities;
• Maintain a well-balanced inventory in each assigned classification to maximize (sales) while minimizing markdowns;
• Interact with team consisting of Merchandise Planner, RPI, Visual, DC, Product managers and Store Operations to provide recommendations and course of action to ensure optimum inventory levels in stores;
• Replenish store inventory levels to account for substitutions, shortages, seasonality and limited store buys;
• Review style/color forecast and past sales and adjust according to demand and seasonality;
• Review and manage system-generated exceptions;
• Review and manage exceptions identified in reports;
• Plan required merchandise for store openings;
• Determine size curves to use for initial buying and repeated style;
• Other duties as assigned;
• Store visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply chain management or Administration;
• 2 years related experience in the Retail Industry;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Strong knowledge of Excel;
• Strong customer service and communication skills both in French and English;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment;
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting;
• Analytical;
• Structured and organized;
• Verbal communication;
• Monitoring;
• Ability to solve problems.

Benefits

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
• Exclusive private sample sales;
• A flexible vacation policy;
• And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal's Top Employers and one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise

Our promise... No day will be like the last—we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.