The Role
Owns initial and ongoing inventory allocation across stores, e-commerce, Amazon, wholesale, and distribution centers. Monitors sales, sell-through, inventory levels, and in-stock performance to recommend reallocations and transfers. Partners with merchandising, planning, and replenishment teams on seasonal launches, demand forecasts, assortment, and inventory productivity. Maintains allocation systems and reporting while identifying opportunities to reduce excess inventory and optimize size and SKU distribution.
Summary Generated by Built In
Knix is an award-winning intimate apparel and activewear brand that is re-inventing intimates for real life. Through our innovative products and our engaged community, we are empowering people everywhere to be unapologetically free. Launched in 2013, we are one of the fastest-growing intimate apparel brands in North America and are globally recognized as an innovator within the apparel space. We reach over 3 million customers through our online stores, Knix retail locations across North America and channels such as wholesale and Amazon. We are revolutionizing the apparel industry with our best-in-class customer experience, innovative products and brands Knix and Kt by Knix. Come join us if you are looking for a purpose-driven and authentic career!
At Knix, we’re building products and experiences that support people in living unapologetically free. Behind that mission is a thoughtful, data-driven approach to getting the right product to the right place at the right time—and that’s where you come in.
As an Allocator, you’ll be responsible for the initial distribution and ongoing flow of inventory across stores, e-commerce, and emerging channels. Reporting to the Replenishment & Allocation team, you’ll ensure inventory is deployed effectively to maximize in-stock performance, sales, and inventory productivity across all channels.
About You
- You’re analytical, detail-oriented, and highly comfortable working with data
- You understand how allocation decisions directly impact customer experience and sales performance
- You’re proactive and solution-oriented, always looking for ways to improve flow and efficiency
- You’re highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- You communicate clearly and collaborate well across merchandising, planning, and operations teams
- You’re comfortable navigating ambiguity and making decisions with imperfect information
- You’re energized by Knix’s mission and excited to help bring product to life for customers
What You'll Do
- Own initial and ongoing store allocations, ensuring optimal distribution of inventory across all channels
- Execute allocation strategies that support seasonal launches, new product introductions, and in-season performance
- Balance inventory across stores, distribution centers (CA & US), and channels including e-commerce, Amazon, and wholesale
- Monitor sales performance, sell-through, and inventory levels to make timely reallocation and transfer recommendations for stores
- Partner with Merchandising, Planning, and Replenishment to align allocations with assortment and demand forecasts
- Identify and act on opportunities to improve in-stock performance, reduce excess inventory, and optimize size and SKU distribution
- Maintain allocation systems, tools, and reporting to ensure accuracy, speed, and consistency
- Provide clear reporting and insights on inventory movement, store performance, and allocation effectiveness
Qualifications
- 3+ years experience in retail allocation, merchandising, planning, or inventory management
- Strong understanding of retail math and key metrics (sell-through, in-stock, WOS, inventory turn, GM)
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with allocation or inventory systems is an asset
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into action
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth, and evolving environment
Compensation
- $66,000 CAD annual salary and up
Compensation & Care
Transparency is at the heart of everything we do, including how we pay. The posted expected salary for this role represents candidates developing new skills within the position. Increased salaries represent those who are more proficient or have achieved mastery and deep institutional knowledge over time. Your specific offer will rely on your unique experience and our team's current needs.
Rewards are not just about your regular pay and annual bonuses. We believe rewards should support your whole life, not just your work. That’s why we cover 100% of the premiums for your health, dental, and Health Spending Account (HSA) through our benefits provider. We offer our employees generous coverage for paramedical services, mental health support, and vision care. You’ll also gain access to Dialogue, an app for virtual coaching, therapy, and legal counseling.
Beyond vacation, you’ll get 3 Floater Days and 10 Sick Days every year. We also help you disconnect by extending long weekends—giving you 4 extra paid days off attached to Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, and Labour Day.
When your family grows, we’re there for you. Our Paid Parental Leave plan tops up your salary to 80% for 24 weeks (nearly 6 months), available to birthing parents, partners, and parents via adoption or surrogacy. We also invest in your future with a GRSP Match program (up to 3% match) and a $500 annual development budget. Plus, you’ll enjoy a 50% discount on Knix products because we want you to love what you create.
AI Disclosure Statement
We want to share that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications. While technology helps us stay organized, every hiring decision at Knix is made by real people who care about finding the best addition to our team. We use these tools to support our process, not to replace the human connection that makes our culture special.
How we Hire
Our people are what make Knix, Knix! Our people are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission. Our people are naturally curious and ambitious by nature. Employees feel respected and supported at Knix. We take an inclusive and equitable approach offering the same interview experience to every candidate we meet with. Knix is an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate everyone and their intersecting identities. We know and believe that diverse and inclusive teams empower us to make better decisions and inspire innovation so that we can better serve our customers and community. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.
Skills Required
- Previous experience in retail allocation, merchandising, planning, or inventory management
- Strong understanding of retail math and metrics including sell-through, in-stock, weeks of supply, inventory turn, and gross margin
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with allocation or inventory systems
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into action
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-growth, evolving environment
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The Company
What We Do
Knix is a direct to consumer intimate apparel brand that is re-inventing intimates for real life. Through our innovative products and our engaged community, we are empowering people everywhere to be unapologetically free. We involve our customers every step of the way and by listening and iterating, we are creating intimate apparel that you'll love to live in. We currently sell a broad array of products including underwear, bras, tanks, t-shirts and loungewear. Launched in 2013, we are one of the fastest growing companies in Canada and globally recognized as an innovator within the apparel space. Learn more at www.knix.com or follow our journey @knix and @ktbyknix on social.
