L'Analyste, Planification et Allocation (contrat) / Planning & Allocation Analyst (contract)
- Montreal, QC, Canada
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Original job description
English section of this bilingual listing.
The Planning & Allocation Analyst ( contract) plays a critical role in supporting financial performance across the retail network by optimizing inventory levels, ensuring strategic product allocation, and enabling data‑driven decision‑making. This role collaborates closely with merchandising, marketing, and store operations teams to support sales, margin, sell‑through, and inventory productivity goals.
Highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and proactive, the analyst ensures the right product is available at the right time, in the right quantities, and in the right locations across all retail channels.
Responsibilties;
· Manage movement of merchandise Omni-channel (Retail store, E-Commerce...) including initial assortment, rebalance, event push & recalls.
· Call back product for Marketing campaigns.
· Collaborate with team on various projects such as assortments, Line reviews, and special project.
· Analyze product performance by category, attribute, location, and sales channel.
· Maintain recurring reporting dashboards to track KPIs such as sales, inventory, sell‑through, turn, and GMROI.
· Identify trends, opportunities, and risks; recommend actionable strategies for assortment, replenishment, and inventory flow.
Our ideal candidate has…
- College or University degree in business or a related field.
- 1-2 years of experience in a similar role within retail as a merchandising/product coordinator/ or allocator. Wholesale experience is a plus.
- Excellent organization skills with attention to detail and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible, proactive and enthusiastic
- Works well both in a team environment and independently
- Team player with excellent communication skills
- Computer literate. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
- Bilingual: French and English (spoken/written).
- Essbase and Microsoft Power BI knowledge is an asset
*Please note that due to the nature of the responsibilities of the position, a proficient level of English is required, in particular to communicate on a regular basis with employees and managers outside of Quebec.
OUR PROMISE OF DELIGHT
In return for your commitment to excellence, we offer…
- Competitive earnings
- Social benefits
- Wellness program
- Award and recognition programs
- Innovative and unique training programs
- Employee discounts
Read the full bilingual original
L'Analyste, Planification et Allocation, (Contrat) joue un rôle essentiel dans le soutien de la performance financière à travers le réseau de vente au détail, en optimisant les niveaux des inventaires, en assurant une allocation stratégique des produits, et en permettant une prise de décision fondée sur les données. Ce poste implique une collaboration étroite avec les équipes de marchandisage, de marketing, et d'exploitation des magasins, afin de soutenir les objectifs en matière de ventes, de marges, de taux de rotation, et de productivité des inventaires.
Doté d'un esprit analytique, soucieux du détail, et proactif, l'Analyste veille à ce que le bon produit soit disponible au bon moment, dans les bonnes quantités, et aux bons endroits sur tous les canaux de vente au détail.
Responsabilités principales
· Gérer les mouvements de marchandises omnicanaux (magasins de détail, cybercommerce, etc.), y compris l'assortiment initial, le rééquilibrage, les promotions événementielles, et les rappels.
· Rappeler les produits pour les campagnes marketing.
· Collaborer avec l'équipe sur divers projets tels que les assortiments, les revues de gamme, et les projets spéciaux.
· Analyser les performances des produits par catégorie, attribut, emplacement et canal de vente.
· Tenir à jour des tableaux de bord de rapports récurrents pour suivre les indicateurs clés de performance tels que les ventes, les inventaires, les ventes réelles, la rotation, et le GMROI.
· Identifier les tendances, les opportunités, et les risques ; recommander des stratégies concrètes pour l'assortiment, le réapprovisionnement, et le flux des inventaires.
Notre candidat idéal possède…
- Diplôme universitaire ou collégial en commerce ou dans un domaine connexe.
- 1 à 2 ans d'expérience dans un poste similaire dans le secteur de la vente au détail en tant que Coordonnateur, Marchandisage/ Produits ou Répartiteur. Une expérience dans le commerce de gros est un plus.
- Excellentes compétences organisationnelles, souci du détail, et capacité à mener plusieurs tâches de front dans un environnement dynamique.
- Flexible, proactif, et enthousiaste.
- Capacité à travailler aussi bien en équipe qu'en autonomie.
- Esprit d'équipe et excellentes compétences en communication.
- Bilingue : français et anglais (parlé/écrit).
- Maîtrise de l'informatique – Connaissance avancée de Microsoft Office, en particulier Excel.
*Veuillez noter qu'en raison de la nature des responsabilités de ce poste, la connaissance de l'anglais est requise, en particulier pour communiquer régulièrement avec les employés en dehors du Québec.*
En échange de votre engagement envers l'excellence, voici ce que nous vous offrons:
- Une trousse complète d'avantages sociaux
- Horaires flexibles et hybrides pour la plupart des postes au siège social
- Programmes de congés payés variés
- Télémédecine
- Programme d'aide aux employés
- Université Birks : Accès à une variété de formations
- Programme de rabais pour les employés
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The Planning & Allocation Analyst ( contract) plays a critical role in supporting financial performance across the retail network by optimizing inventory levels, ensuring strategic product allocation, and enabling data‑driven decision‑making. This role collaborates closely with merchandising, marketing, and store operations teams to support sales, margin, sell‑through, and inventory productivity goals.
Highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and proactive, the analyst ensures the right product is available at the right time, in the right quantities, and in the right locations across all retail channels.
Responsibilties;
· Manage movement of merchandise Omni-channel (Retail store, E-Commerce...) including initial assortment, rebalance, event push & recalls.
· Call back product for Marketing campaigns.
· Collaborate with team on various projects such as assortments, Line reviews, and special project.
· Analyze product performance by category, attribute, location, and sales channel.
· Maintain recurring reporting dashboards to track KPIs such as sales, inventory, sell‑through, turn, and GMROI.
· Identify trends, opportunities, and risks; recommend actionable strategies for assortment, replenishment, and inventory flow.
Our ideal candidate has…
- College or University degree in business or a related field.
- 1-2 years of experience in a similar role within retail as a merchandising/product coordinator/ or allocator. Wholesale experience is a plus.
- Excellent organization skills with attention to detail and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible, proactive and enthusiastic
- Works well both in a team environment and independently
- Team player with excellent communication skills
- Computer literate. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
- Bilingual: French and English (spoken/written).
- Essbase and Microsoft Power BI knowledge is an asset
*Please note that due to the nature of the responsibilities of the position, a proficient level of English is required, in particular to communicate on a regular basis with employees and managers outside of Quebec.
OUR PROMISE OF DELIGHT
In return for your commitment to excellence, we offer…
- Competitive earnings
- Social benefits
- Wellness program
- Award and recognition programs
- Innovative and unique training programs
- Employee discounts
More about this job
Responsibilities
Manage omnichannel merchandise movements, including initial assortments, rebalancing, promotional events, and product recalls. Analyze product and inventory performance, maintain KPI dashboards, and recommend strategies for assortment, replenishment, and inventory flow.
Requirements
A college or university degree in business or a related field and 1–2 years of relevant retail experience are requested; wholesale experience is an asset. Candidates should have advanced Microsoft Office and Excel skills, strong organization and communication abilities, and proficiency in spoken and written French and English; Power BI and Essbase knowledge are assets.
Skills
- Inventory Planning
- Product Allocation
- Omnichannel Merchandise Management
- Assortment Planning
- Inventory Rebalancing
- Product Performance Analysis
- KPI Reporting
- Sales Analysis
- Inventory Productivity
- Replenishment Strategy
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Power BI
- Essbase
- Organization
- Communication
Benefits
- Social Benefits
- Wellness Program
- Award and Recognition Programs
- Training Programs
- Employee Discounts
- Flexible and Hybrid Schedules
- Paid Leave Programs
- Telemedicine
- Employee Assistance Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Retail
- Data & Analytics
- Logistics
- Marketing
Keywords
- Retail
- Wholesale
- Merchandising
- Product Allocation
- Inventory Planning
- Omnichannel
- E-Commerce
- Initial Assortment
- Inventory Rebalancing
- Marketing Campaigns
- Line Reviews
- Product Performance
- Sales Analysis
- Inventory Management
- Sell-Through
- Inventory Turnover
- GMROI
- KPI Dashboards
- Replenishment
- Inventory Flow
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Power BI
- Essbase
- French
- English