Sr. Analyst, Allocation

Groupe Dynamite, Inc Garage; Mount Royal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Group retirement savings program

Flexible group insurance

Employee discount at Garage and Dynamite

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Montreal is looking for a Sr. Allocation Analyst to execute allocation strategies that maximize profitability. This role involves optimizing inventory, analyzing model data, and managing inventory across multiple stores. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, 5 years of retail experience, and strong analytical skills. Bilingualism in French and English is required. Join a growing organization that values its people and offers a comprehensive compensation package, including performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5 years related experience in the retail industry.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail.
• Verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement inventory strategy to support merchandise and sales plans.
• Manage inventory levels through analysis of trends.
• Replenish store inventory to account for demand.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong knowledge of Excel

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Problem-solving skills

Bilingualism (French and English)

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

Reporting to the Allocation Manager, the Sr. Allocation Analyst is responsible for the execution of the allocation strategy which maximizes profitability. The role of an allocation analyst is to optimize the inventory in the stores by being responsible for initial allocation, replenishment and all related size analysis. Sr. Allocation Analyst is accountable for creating and reviewing style/color forecasts by store. They analyze model data using applications and make business decisions based on identified trends.

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;


• Store visit;


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Administration;


• 5 years related experience in the retail industry;


• Strong analytical skills;


• Strong knowledge of Excel;


• 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;


• Bilingualism (French and English) is required for daily communication with suppliers, employees, and stakeholders, both within and outside of Quebec.

Benefits

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:

• 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!

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