Purdys Chocolatier is delighted to have been voted by our employees as one of Canada's Best Employers. This esteemed award is a testament to the rich texture of our history and our more than 115 years of dedication to quality, trust,and supportive work environment.
Job type: Full-time, permanent
The expected annual pay range: $70,000-85,000
Do you love chocolates? As a proud Canadian Chocolatier, we create connection and joy through the power of chocolate and have a great deal of fun doing so.
We truly value diversity in our workforce and therefore, welcome applicants of all ethnic groups, genders, races, religions, abilities, and backgrounds.
Purdys Chocolatier is looking for a full-time, permanent Allocations Analyst to join our 8330 Chester st Office in Vancouver, BC!
Job Overview: Retail Allocation Analyst is responsible for managing and optimizing the flow of inventory to retail stores and e-commerce platforms. You will analyze sales data on all channels, inventory levels in the chain and warehouse, and trends to determine the best allocation of merchandise, ensuring that the right product is available at the right time and location to maximize sales and minimize inventory costs.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Execute allocation strategies to support sales plans, inventory turn, and margin goals
- Analyze sales trends, store performance, and inventory levels to inform allocation decisions and provide feedback to Demand team
- Collaborate with the demand, merchandising, and sales teams to forecast inventory needs
- Maintain, improve and develop allocation tools and reporting systems. Make recommendations on processes adjustments and enhancements
- Monitor in-season performance and recommend inventory transfers, consolidations, or production requests as needed in collaboration with the demand team
- Support new store openings and seasonal transitions with strategic inventory planning
- Conduct post-mortem analyses and propose actions to improve future allocation performance
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field
- 2-4 years of experience in retail planning, allocations, or inventory management preferred
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel (using queries, pivot tables, etc.) and Power BI (creating measures and models)
- Experience with retail planning or ERP systems (e.g., JDA, Oracle, SAP, or similar)
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Extended Health & Dental Plan
- Sickness and Disability Plans
- RRSP Matching Program
- Profit Sharing
- Purdys Perks (Active Lifestyle Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee discount and much more)
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