Fashion Allocation Analyst
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Pay: CA$45,000.00 per year · Full-time
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Fashion Allocation Analyst
Date Posted September 28, 2026
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YM Inc. was founded on the strength of a single retail store in the heart of downtown Toronto in 1975, under the name Stitches. Today we are one of North America’s leading apparel retailers operating over 750 stores across Canada and the United States under the following banners: Stitches, Urban Planet, Urban Behavior, Sirens, Urban Kids, Suzy Shier, Bluenotes, West 49, Mandee and Charlotte Russe.
Our goal is to sustain performance that exceeds expectations. We are committed to creating a culture where people feel valued and inspired to achieve results. We give our people the appropriate tools, freedom and authority to make decisions. They are accountable for their actions and we recognize their efforts and reward their results. We attract and nurture the best people by providing leadership opportunities, career development and continuous learning. We are committed to leading by example and with integrity. We treat people with respect and dignity, promote the benefits of diversity and address challenges in a direct and compassionate manner. We engage people in our goals and objectives; we listen and act on new ideas where possible. That is our Philosophy.
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.
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– This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
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TORONTO, ON M6A 2W1
1 866 717-7008
CUSTOMERSERVICE@YMINC.CA
NORTH YORK, ON M6A 2X3
MOUNT ROYAL, QC H4P 1M7
NORTH YORK, ON M6A 1L9
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Fashion Allocation Analyst
Date Posted September 28, 2026
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- Department Planning and Allocation
- Location Toronto, ON
- Job ID 141090
- Corporate
- Toronto, ON
- Posted 1 month ago
Job Description
YM Inc. was founded on the strength of a single retail store in the heart of downtown Toronto in 1975, under the name Stitches. Today we are one of North America’s leading apparel retailers operating over 750 stores across Canada and the United States under the following banners: Stitches, Urban Planet, Urban Behavior, Sirens, Urban Kids, Suzy Shier, Bluenotes, West 49, Mandee and Charlotte Russe.
Our goal is to sustain performance that exceeds expectations. We are committed to creating a culture where people feel valued and inspired to achieve results. We give our people the appropriate tools, freedom and authority to make decisions. They are accountable for their actions and we recognize their efforts and reward their results. We attract and nurture the best people by providing leadership opportunities, career development and continuous learning. We are committed to leading by example and with integrity. We treat people with respect and dignity, promote the benefits of diversity and address challenges in a direct and compassionate manner. We engage people in our goals and objectives; we listen and act on new ideas where possible. That is our Philosophy.
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
- Fashion Business Post-Secondary Graduate or High School Diploma With Equivalent Experience
- Retail experience an asset
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- 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
- 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 job posting is for an existing vacancy.
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OUR OFFICES
- YM Inc.
TORONTO, ON M6A 2W1
1 866 717-7008
CUSTOMERSERVICE@YMINC.CA
- Thriftys Inc.
NORTH YORK, ON M6A 2X3
- Suzy's Inc. Quebec Location
MOUNT ROYAL, QC H4P 1M7
- Suzy's Inc. Toronto Location
NORTH YORK, ON M6A 1L9
SITE MAP
- Overview
- Urban Planet
- Sirens
- Forever 21
- Bluenotes
- Thriftys
- Suzy Shier
- Charlotte Russe
- Aeropostale
- Urban Kids
- Stitches
- West 49
- Amnesia
- Rue21
- Philosophy
- Message From The Chairman
- Contact Us
- Fundraising
- Giving Back
- SCHOLARSHIPS
- Grow With Us
- Students
- The Perks
- Newsroom
- Store Locations
- Terms Of Use
- Privacy Policy
- Social Media Policy
- Accessibility Policy
- Social Commitment Policy
- Terms Of Use
- Privacy Policy
- Social Media Policy
- Accessibility Policy
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute weekly allocation and assortment plans for assigned categories, using reports and analysis to maintain modeled stores, replenishment, and optimal inventory levels. Monitor category performance and stock metrics, visit stores to gather feedback, and collaborate with buying, visual, and marketing teams to prioritize and promote key items.
Requirements
A post-secondary Fashion Business graduate or a high school diploma with equivalent experience is required; retail experience is an asset. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Excel and demonstrate strong numerical, inventory-control, organizational, analytical, communication, and time-management skills, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Inventory Control
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Organization
- Communication
- Time Management
- Judgment
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Allocation Planning
- Assortment Planning
- Performance Analysis
- Retail
Benefits
- Health and Dental Benefits
- Paid Sick Days
- Employee Discount
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Ongoing Training and Development
- Career Advancement Opportunities
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- Retail
- Data & Analytics
- Logistics
Keywords
- Fashion Allocation
- Retail
- Planning and Allocation
- Microsoft Excel
- Inventory Control
- Allocation Plans
- Assortment Plans
- Model Stocks
- Inventory Levels
- Key Performance Indicators
- Category Performance
- Store Replenishment
- Store Visits
- Stock-to-Sales Ratios
- Stock Turns
- Weekly Distributions
- Buying Teams
- Visual Merchandising
- Marketing
- Key Items
- Data Analysis
- Reporting