Bluenotes has been a proudly Canadian company since 1941. For over 75 years our roots have been firmly planted in denim. By keeping up with the latest trends throughout the decades, we have consistently offered our customers the latest denim fits, washes and styles, maintaining Bluenotes’ reputation as one of the top denim retailers in Canada.
With 160 plus stores nationwide, and our online site Bluenotes.com offering shipping in both Canada and the US, we continue to grow and offer quality goods and awesome deals. We’re committed to delivering great customer service and our priorities reflect our customer’s enthusiasm for today’s generation. We want you to take pride in being yourself!
Position Overview:
As a Fashion Allocation Analyst, you are responsible for managing a set of assigned categories. Through the use of daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports, you will develop weekly allocation plans, assortment plans to build and maintain model stocks. Through partnership with management, you will ensure timely, effective allocations that support the needs of the stores and the business.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop weekly allocation plan on assigned categories that meet the needs of the stores and maintains optimal inventory levels and assortments
- Monitor and report on department performance and category performance using key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Execute timely, accurate allocations that will keep stores modeled and replenished through use of reports and analysis
- Regularly complete store visits, with written reports, to review and collect feedback on the effectiveness of the allocations as well as identify opportunities to enhance allocations
- Maintain optimal inventory levels and assortment mix
- Monitor stock to sales ratios and stock turns
- Pull performing styles for weekly review
- Report on weekly distributions, new styles, number of units distributed and receiving stores
- Collaborate with buying teams to identify and prioritize key items
- Work with the Visual and Marketing departments to highlight opportunities of “key” and “it” items and provide specific store allocation and model information
Qualifications:
- Fashion Business Post-Secondary Graduate or High School Diploma With Equivalent Experience
- Retail experience an asset
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Related Work Skills:
- Must have a great sense of numbers, inventory control and organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and time management
- Must work well independently and in a team-oriented environment
- Self-motivated, energetic and able to adapt quickly to change
- Exercise good judgment
What we offer:
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Health and Dental Benefits Plan
- Paid Sick Days
- Employee Discount
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Ongoing Training and Development
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Being part of an amazing, supportive and collaborative team
This posting is for an open vacancy
Thriftys 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 applicant’s accessibility needs.
- This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
- Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Did you go to school for Fashion Merchandising?
Experience:
- fashion merchandising: 1 year (required)
- Microsoft Excel: 1 year (required)
- Fashion retail: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
