Allocation Analyst

**ALLOCATIONS ANALYST**

At Bootlegger, our Allocations Analyst is responsible for formulating and executing allocation strategies ensuring optimal in-store inventory levels that deliver the desired sales and margin goals for the company. In partnership with the Allocations Manager, Merchandising 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
- Expand your closet with 50% off regular priced product across our brands: Bootlegger, Ricki’s and Cleo
- Casual day - everyday Our fashionably casual dress code allows you to be comfortable at work while showing off our latest looks
- 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**
- Support in creating, managing, executing and analyzing inventory plans at the product/class/item level to maximize business opportunities
- Allocations of goods to stores based on planned assortments for season openings
- Overseeing and assessing inventory and making recommendations to ensure stores have the optimal level of product at all times
- Managing replenishment allocations from distribution centre; responsible for determining appropriate allocation method.
- Assisting the merchandise planner throughout the planning process by conducting analysis and generating recommendations to support future purchases (for example, store rankings and size imbalances)
- Analyzing store inventory weeks-of-supply relative to chain-wide averages to identify and correct stores with excessive stock positions or high inventory needs
- Creating and updating store rankings seasonally and in season to support store needs and to support future planning
- Communicating with stores to help maximize their business and review, analyze and respond to product requests from stores
- Participating in developing new store stock pile plans and executing the plan
- Communicating regularly with the Allocations Manager to facilitate informed decision making

**The right fit**
- Mathematically skilled and has experience working with retail calculations such as weeks-of-supply, sales rates, etc.
- Analytical and has strong critical thinking skills
- Skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft suite programs
- A strong communicator, both verbally and in written communication
- Organized and detail orientated, especially when working under tight deadlines
- Collaborative and able to work as part of a team
- Embodies Bootlegger’s core values; Trust, Teamwork, Passion, Entrepreneurship and Growth

**About us**

Since 1971, Bootlegger has been a trusted, Canadian destination for denim. Our mission is to be the best place for jeans in Canada where you will find the perfect fit, quality, and value. With stores coast to coast, an ecommerce business, and millions of jeans later, we continue our devotion to denim innovation in design, fabric, and washes, and provide everything that goes with jeans. At Bootlegger, we have a passionate commitment to creating genuine connections with our customers and our community. Above all, our core purpose is to make people feel great

**Our Core Values**

TRUST - We have integrity.

TEAMWORK - Teamwork makes the dream work.

PASSION - We love what we do & do what we love.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP - Own it

GROWTH - Progress is the heartbeat of growth

**Inclusivity Commitment**

At Bootlegger we are all about helping people look and feel great. Feeling great doesn’t just have to do with what we wear, it’s also about feeling welcomed and included. Bootlegger and our team members are committed to ensuring all people feel welcomed in our stores and office and that our differences are appreciated and celebrated.

**Community Involvement**

Bootlegger is a proud supporter of United Way Centraide Canada. United Way supports agencies and programs that help kids be all they can be, move families out of poverty, and build healthier communities all across Canada.
- Bootlegger is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the selection process, accommodations are available upon request. We will consult with the applicant to provide or arrange suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicants accessibility needs._
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**Salary**: From $37,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dres