Allocation Analyst

About the ALDO Group

Specializing in stylish and accessible footwear, handbags, and accessories, the ALDO Group has been around for more than 50 years. With over 1,500 stores in more than 100 countries, weoperateunder two signature brands, ALDO and Call It Spring, and we are the core footwear partner for Sperry in North America. The ALDO Group is also an industry-recognized wholesale licensed partner, specializing in the design, sourcing, and distribution of fashion footwear, handbags, and accessories. Our diverse portfolio includes household brands such as ROXY, Brooks Brothers, Ted Baker, Hunter, and G.H.BASS. In addition to our head office in Montreal, the ALDO Groupmaintainsinternational offices in Europe and Asia.For more information, visit

Enjoymeaningfulrecognition, flexibleworkoptions,greaton-siteperks,generousdiscounts, and the pride ofbeingpart of a brandthatleadswithpeople, theplanet, anditspartnersatheart.

Overview

Reporting directly to the Distribution Manager, the Distributor works closely with Buying, Planning, Sales & Operations.

Ensures optimal inventory levels at all times in all stores in order to maximize sales and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Distribute new orders of merchandise to a chain of stores following best business practices
• Manage inventory assuring thatoptimallevels of inventory are respected across the stores
• Prepare and analyse weekly performance and understand needs of different stores for different product categories
• Support buying decisions related to product selection based on sales volume, location, capacity, and trends
• Elaborate assortment plansquantitiesfor future seasons
• Assess seasonally product performance by size, and build sizes curves according to divisional requirements
• Prepare and analyze inventory reports at the product and store level at the end of each seasonand perform recalls where and when needed
• Build strong relationships with buyers and the Sales & Operations' team

Requirements

• A passion for retail fashion and current trends
• A minimum 1 year of distribution experience
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
• Strong communication, time management, andteam workskills
• Established Excel skills
• Strong communicationskills(written and spoken)

Building a culture ofbelonging

Wefirmly believethat the diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and identities is a fundamental strength of the ALDO Group. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a safe, respectful, andequitablework environment where everyone can reach their full potential and find theirfit.