Inventory Planner & Allocation Specialist (12-Month)

Indigo; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Indigo in Toronto is seeking an Assistant Manager, Planning & Inventory for a 12-month contract. The role focuses on allocation, replenishment, and maintaining store-level inventory integrity while contributing to financial planning for categories.

Key metrics include stock levels, weeks of supply, and inventory turns; responsibilities cover analytics, Open-to-Buy, and coordinating with stores and DC. 1+ year retail experience and a commerce degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years Retail experience or equivalent business-related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or equivalent
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skill set, quantitively oriented
• Understands retail and planning metrics
• Ability to learn new technical applications and tools quickly
• Affinity for products and interest in merchandise
• Ability to build and maintain productive and cohesive relationships with peers and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrate strong listening, written and oral communication skills and Leadership skill
• Ability to deal with change and uncertainty
• Demonstrate solid problem-solving skills
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines, multi-task and complete projects on time
• Demonstrate good organizational skills
• Able to - and influence peers effectively
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Monitor store stock levels and adjust allocations to maintain target inventory levels.
• Recommend re-orders based on sales, on-hand and product exit strategies.
• Perform analytics and reports to support Category/Planning team.
• Support Merchandise Financial Plans and Open-to-Buy and replenishment management.
• Assist with markdowns to Master Data and Retail.
• Communicate with stores and DC regarding inventory questions.
• Promote teamwork within Category and Planning teams.
• Share best practices and learning with peers.
• Ad hoc reporting; respond with urgency to opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Indigo in Toronto is seeking an Assistant Manager, Planning & Inventory for a 12-month contract. The role focuses on allocation, replenishment, and maintaining store-level inventory integrity while contributing to financial planning for categories.

Key metrics include stock levels, weeks of supply, and inventory turns; responsibilities cover analytics, Open-to-Buy, and coordinating with stores and DC. 1+ year retail experience and a commerce degree are preferred.