Allocation Analyst

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Montréal, QC, CAN
Hybrid
Junior
Fashion • Retail • Wearables
The Role
Analyzes sales trends, inventory, store and ecommerce performance to determine merchandise allocations. Partners with buying, planning, merchandising, and distribution teams to optimize product availability, inventory turnover, size profiles, and product flow. Maintains allocation reports and recommends improvements based on seasonal and end-of-season performance.
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Company Description

For 100 years, Reitmans (Canada) Limited (RCL) has defined the Canadian retail fashion landscape with its three iconic brands, Reitmans, RW&CO and PENN. Penningtons. We're excited about what we’ll build together next.  

Our vision is to empower Canadians to live confidently, and our mission is to create collections of uncompromising style and quality for all. 

We believe great people do their best work alongside other great people. Here, you’ll have a voice, be challenged to grow and be part of a team driven by curiosity, bold thinking and ownership. 

Come raise the bar of Canadian fashion with us.

Job Description

Love fashion, have a knack for numbers, and enjoy understanding what makes products sell?

If you have experience working in retail and are ready to take your career in a new direction, this could be your next step!

Join RW&CO as an Allocation Analyst and bring your passion for fashion, products and customer trends into a role where data drives decisions.

You'll turn sales and inventory insights into action, helping ensure the right styles, sizes and quantities are in the right place at the right time. Working closely with our Buying, Planning and Merchandising teams, you'll stay connected to the world of fashion while building your analytical skills and making a real impact on the business.

What You'll Do

  • Analyze sales trends, inventory levels and store and ecommerce performance to make smart allocation decisions that support sales and product availability.
  • Work closely with Buying, Planning and Merchandising teams to understand seasonal collections, product strategies and business priorities.
  • Monitor inventory and adjust merchandise allocations based on customer demand, selling trends and upcoming promotions.
  • Identify opportunities to improve product availability, inventory turnover and performance across stores and digital channels.
  • Build and maintain accurate allocation reports, inventory data and size profiles to support effective merchandise distribution.
  • Collaborate with Distribution Centre partners to ensure products flow efficiently to stores and support new store openings.
  • Review end-of-season results, identify key learnings and recommend opportunities to improve future allocations.

Qualifications

What You Bring

  • A degree or diploma in Business, Commerce, Fashion Marketing or a related field.
  • At least 1 year of experience in retail, allocation, merchandise planning, inventory management or a related analytical role.
  • A genuine interest in fashion, retail trends and understanding what drives product performance.
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a curiosity for working with data and finding solutions.
  • Good Excel skills and an eagerness to learn new systems and reporting tools.
  • A collaborative, organized and detail-oriented mindset, with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why You'll Love This Role

This is a great opportunity to take your retail experience beyond the store and discover the analytical side of fashion.

You'll gain hands-on exposure to how products are planned, distributed and sold across our business, collaborate with teams that bring our collections to life, and develop valuable skills in merchandise allocation and inventory analysis.

Ready to combine your love of fashion with your analytical side? Your next career move starts at RW&CO. Apply today!

Additional Information

What Sets Us Apart:

  • Ultimate Flexibility*: Enjoy a hybrid work environment that ensures the perfect balance between work and personal life.
  • Well-Being First: Access a comprehensive benefits program designed to take care of you.
  • Flexible Time Off*: Paid leave, sick days, and vacation time to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
  • Exclusive Discounts*: Enjoy 50% off regular-priced items from PENN. Penningtons, Reitmans, and RW&CO.
  • Referral Rewards*: Refer your professional network and earn a bonus for helping us grow our talented team
  • Growth opportunities*: Annual bonuses, career advancement, and tuition reimbursement to help you reach your professional goals.

*Certain conditions apply

Total rewards are aligned with your employment status, offering different perks depending on whether you're full-time, part-time, or under contract.

Reitmans (Canada) Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where everyone belongs. If you are contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation required throughout the recruitment process. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to support an accessible candidate's experience.

The use of Artificial Intelligence may be used for candidate screening purposes.

We thank all applicants. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

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Skills Required

  • Degree or diploma in Business, Commerce, Fashion Marketing, or a related field
  • At least 1 year of experience in retail, allocation, merchandise planning, inventory management, or a related analytical role
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills
  • Good Excel skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively, stay organized, manage priorities, and demonstrate attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
  • Interest in fashion, retail trends, and product performance
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The Company
HQ: Montréal, Quebec
3,002 Employees
Year Founded: 1926

What We Do

Why Reitmans (Canada) Limited At RCL (as we affectionately call ourselves), every moment of every day revolves around our customers and our love of fashion. We believe fashion empowers our customers to put their best foot forward when it matters the most. From the design table to the stores, we are always finding new ways to create memorable experiences, backed by a strong brand portfolio and powered by the most passionate people in the industry. We are proud of our almost one hundred years of history as Canada’s fashion retail icon, and we have a remarkable story to tell. Operating under three flagship brands – Reitmans, PENN. and RW&CO. – we thrive by demonstrating our passion for fashion. Our innovation and drive to constantly raise the bar on customer experience is complemented by our dedicated and talented team – our most important asset. Being RCL is all about caring for our people, working collaboratively and authentically, while inspiring performance. Our values come to life through the passionate people we hire, the charities we support and business relationships we create both in Canada and abroad. Come fashion your new career with us careers.smartrecruiters.com/ReitmansCanadaLteLtd/en

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