Allocation Analyst

4 weeks ago

Winnipeg, Canada Ricki's Full time

**ALLOCATIONS ANALYST**

We are seeking a retail **Allocation Analyst **to join Ricki’s home office located in Winnipeg. This role supports two brands - Ricki’s and cleo. If you're an accurate and organized person who is all about the details, then a career as an allocation analyst role may be the perfect fit for you

Allocation Analysts support in creating, managing, executing and analyzing inventory plans at the product/category/item level to maximize business opportunities. The Allocation Analyst will manage replenishment allocations, conduct analysis and generate recommendations to drive future purchases and merchandising strategies. In partnership with the Allocations Manager, Buying and Planning teams, our Allocations Analysts ensure timely flow of merchandise from the distribution centre to stores to support the assortment strategy and in-store marketing events.

**What’s in it for you**
- Hybrid work environment with the flexibility to work remotely two days per week
- 50% off clothing and accessories at Ricki’s, Bootlegger and cleo
- Great looks, everyday Our fashionable dress code allows you to feel your best.
- Growth Opportunities - access to unlimited e-learning, professional development reimbursement, ongoing training and development, career advancement opportunities
- Paid sick and personal days allotted annually
- Complete benefits package including extended health, dental, vision care, life insurance, disability coverage, mental health and life wellness supports
- Our corporate office, which we call our Service Office, is a modern workspace with lots of natural light, outdoor green space, collaborative meeting spaces, and sit/stand desks

**What you’ll be a part of**
- Maintains and develops business strategies and initiatives that drive profitable results.
- Oversee and assess inventory (i.e. blend, depth) and make recommendations to ensure we have the right product in right stores at right times.
- Develop plans by analyzing historical data and current trends while identifying risks and opportunities. Reconcile plans from a top down and bottom up perspective to maximize financial objectives.
- Analyze and interpret reporting to validate plan achievement & assortment execution; and to accurately forecast future product needs.
- Responsible for determining appropriate allocation method and allocating merchandise to individual stores to achieve balanced stock and optimal sales performance.
- Run replenishment as business rules dictate - analyze numbers and determine replenishment methodology to be used by category and item. Managing replenishment allocations from distribution centre.
- Balance store inventories, initiate transfers/consolidations to maximize regular price sell-through.
- Participating in developing new store stock pile plans and executing the plan.
- Communicating regularly with the Allocations Manager to facilitate informed decision making.
- Creating and updating store rankings seasonally and in season to support store needs and to support future planning.
- Communicate with stores to help them maximize their business. Review, analyze and respond to product requests from stores.
- Share discoveries through reports and discussions with stakeholders.

**What you bring**
- Ability to think objectively and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data
- Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions
- Clear communication skills and the ability to interact with key decision makers at all levels in the organization
- A self-starter attitude, the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, in an open, collaborative environment without rigidly defined boundaries of “who does what”
- Post secondary education in Fashion Merchandising or Business Administration or 2+ years’ experience in retail management or similar experience
- Demonstrated analytic ability, along with problem solving and decision making
- Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage workload while multi-tasking to meet multiple deadlines
- Strong collaboration and organizational skills and ability to work with a high-level of accountability
- Demonstrated strong listening, written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in retail math
- Intermediate computer skills including the use of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft suite programs

**Interested in joining our team? **Submit your resume

**RICKIS’ STORY**

From a single store in 1939 in Brandon, Manitoba, Ricki's has grown to become a destination for fashionable workwear. Our brand success is rooted in our deep commitment to understanding our customer. Working at Ricki’s is fun, fast-paced, and rewarding. We are committed to our teamwork philosophy “none of us is as good as all of us.” We know that the only way we'll continue to grow successfully is by fostering a strong, diverse team. Our team of passionate associ

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