Director of Allocations and Planning

Hey, we're Ardene!

We're the ultimate destination in North America and beyond for head-to-toe apparel, footwear, and accessories - all at the best prices. In 1982, we started as an accessories and jewelry retailer. Today, we're on a whole new level, with 250+ stores in Canada, the USA and internationally – not to mention ardene.com and our app!

We believe that fashion shouldn’t be exclusive or intimidating – it should be celebrated with youthful confidence and fearless enthusiasm. Our journey is ongoing in this new era of retail, as we focus more than ever before on customer experience and sustainable practices.

We also take employee wellbeing and personal growth to heart. Our teams focus on driving initiatives in the area of mental health, diversity & inclusion, engagement and recognition. This includes our many mindfulness programs too, so our teams can create meaningful connections, lead with intention and kindness, and be their best selves at work and in their lives.

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WHO YOU ARE:

As the Director of Planning and Allocations, you will be responsible for overseeing the creation of detailed and comprehensive product assortment plans for each store and product group (including all KPI). You will be asked to analyze weekly sales data and categorize stores based on their performance and available store capacity. This will ensure that each store has an optimal product assortment. The role also includes the preparation of a monthly product reception plan for our warehouses by analyzing sales trends, in order to provide stores with a product selection that meets current demand. Your role will also include collaborating with analysts on tasks such as:

• Preparing the purchase quantity chart for buyers from different departments (clothing, shoes, accessories);
• Managing product allocations and replenishment (stores and ecom);
• Handling store openings and renovations by preparing appropriate product assortments;
• Classifying stores into product groups (A, B, C, D) to optimize inventory levels on a weekly basis;
• Categorizing stores based on customer profile and adjusting prices accordingly;
• Handling product recalls;
• Handling price changes and promotions;
• Managing communications with stores;
• Producing various reports to support interdepartmental corporate decisions (marketing, merchandising, ecom, warehouses, etc.);
• Maintaining the product hierarchy by adding or modifying product classes.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• In-depth knowledge in planning and allocations. Knowledge in pricing management is an asset.
• Knowledge of the Canadian and American retail market.
• 10 years of experience in a planning and/or allocation director role.
• Excellent understanding of various performance indicators (KPIs).
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Knowledge of Oracle and Manhattan systems is an asset.

GROW WITH US!

We’re pretty proud to say that everything we do starts with our people – whether it’s in-store or at the head office. From sales associates and store leadership; dedicated in-house apparel and design teams; marketing, brand, and digital experts; stylists, photographers, and graphic designers; all the way to store concept and operations. We do it all. Ardene is truly a creative hub that is second to none.

Be part of a fun, dynamic and energetic team! Join our team and begin your career at one of North America’s top retail chains!

Ardene is committed to employment equity. Only those whose candidacy has been retained will be contacted.