Planning Analyst

Moose Knuckles Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail apparel company in Montreal is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support Planning and Sales teams. The role focuses on data analysis and collaboration to enhance business decisions in a dynamic environment. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. This full-time position requires bilingual proficiency in French and English.

Benefits

Paid Personal Days

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Loyalty Reward Program

Generous welcome gift

Company events

Free Gym Access

Free Parking

Day Off On Your Birthday

Discounts

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in Planning, Allocation, Buying, or related functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with BI tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze sales and inventory data.
• Maintain planning tools and dashboards.
• Monitor product performance and flag risks.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

BI tools

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist and Office Manager @ Moose Knuckles Canada

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We believe in inclusion, self-expression, no judgment, and individualism.

WHO WE ARE

We are bold, tenacious, courageous, and brave. We embrace our differences and share our likenesses.

Some of What’s in it for You!

• Paid Personal Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Loyalty Reward Program
• Generous welcome gift
• Company events
• Free Gym Access
• Free Parking
• Day Off On Your Birthday
• Discounts

In this role as a Planning Analyst, you will work closely with the Planning and Sales teams to support retail and wholesale channels. Your responsibilities include collecting, organizing, and analyzing sales and inventory data to drive business decisions, through reporting, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration, supporting inventory health, sales opportunities, and seasonal strategies.

Some of What You’ll Do :

• Pull, consolidate, and update weekly sales, inventory, and order data for retail and wholesale channels.
• Maintain and update planning tools, trackers, and dashboards.
• Monitor product performance, sell-through, and promotional activity; flag risks and opportunities.
• Support in-season forecasting and adjust plans as needed.
• Assist in building Open-to-Buy (OTB) reports; identify variances, opportunities, and risks.
• Contribute to seasonal planning and analysis for future strategies.
• Track account-level profitability and performance for wholesale partners.
• Coordinate product information and ensure data accuracy.
• Build presentations with charts and summaries for internal use.
• Partner with Buying, Allocation, Sales, and Finance teams for cross-functional support.
• Assist with markdowns and inventory tracking; propose actions to maintain stock health.
• Perform ad hoc analysis to support decisions and emerging trends.
• Use logical problem-solving to find effective solutions.

Some of What You'll Need :

• 1–2 years of experience in Planning, Allocation, Buying, or related retail / wholesale functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; BI tools experience is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proactive, resourceful, eager to learn, and solution-oriented.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Fashion Merchandising, Mathematics, Finance, or relevant experience.

Some of Who You Are :

• Self-starter thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Organized with good time management.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Collaborative and comfortable with ambiguity.
• Team-oriented with a dynamic personality.

Moose Knuckles is a Canadian company headquartered in Montreal, operating across North America, Europe, and Asia. Proficiency in French is essential for Montreal-based employees, alongside professional English skills for international collaboration.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Distribution, Supply Chain, and Administrative

Industries

• Retail Apparel and Fashion, Retail, and Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

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