WHO WE ARE:
Ricki’s…Fashion That Works!
Established in 1939, with more than 130 locations across Canada, Ricki's is the destination for fashionable and versatile workwear. Ricki's caters to the younger working woman whose lifestyle demands versatility in her wardrobe and who desires a fun, easy to shop environment. She expects put together looks which translate fashion trends in ways that are current and appropriate for her lifestyle. We carry everything from suiting options to great mix and match pieces, jeans, tees, and more. And by offering great fashion in sizes 0-18 and pants in multiple lengths, we're sure to find your perfect fit!
Prefer to shop online? Our online store offers specialty lines like our long 34"and extra-long 36" inseam pants, as well as the hottest trends in casual wear and web exclusives!
we Value:
Passion – believes in our brand, loves fashion
Drive Results- deliver results through motivation, inspiration and accountability
Personal Leadership - trust, integrity, respect, fosters collaboration, initiative
End Poverty in Women - believe in the power of women, community involvement
The Career Opportunity:
We are seeking experienced retail Allocation Analyst to join Ricki’s Home Office located in Winnipeg.
If you're an accurate and organized person who is all about the details, then a career as an allocation analyst might make an exciting and fitting goal for you!
Allocation analysts support in creating, managing, executing and analyzing inventory plans at the product/category/item level to maximize business opportunities. The allocation analyst will manage replenishment allocations, conduct analysis and generate recommendations to drive future purchases and merchandising strategies.
The Competencies: GREAT ALLOCATION / INFLUENCE:
Maintains and develops business strategies and initiatives that drive profitable results.
Oversee and assess inventory (i.e. blend, depth) and make recommendations to ensure right product in right stores at right times.
Develop plans by analyzing historical data and current trends while identifying risks and opportunities. Reconcile plans from a top down and bottom up perspective to maximize financial objectives.
Analyze and interpret reporting to validate plan achievement & assortment execution; and to accurately forecast future product needs.
Assist the Merchandise Planner throughout the planning process.
Responsible for determining appropriate allocation method and allocating merchandise to individual stores to achieve balanced stock and optimal sales performance.
Run replenishment as business rules dictate – analyze numbers and determine replenishment methodology to be used by category and item (e.g. WOS vs. just replenishment to minimums).
Balance store inventories, initiate transfers/consolidations to maximize regular price sell-through.
Communicate with stores to help them maximize their business. Review, analyze and respond to product requests from stores.
Share discoveries thru reports and discussions with stakeholders.
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GREAT BUSINESS / RESULTS ORIENTED:
Growth-oriented and accountable for generating profitable results.
Both Strategic and Tactical, short and long term (thinks and does).
Ability to evaluate financial and business indicators and translate data into actionable information to drive results and influence inventory buys and flow strategies.
Able to think objectively and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data Able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions.
Takes initiative, works with a sense of urgency, agile and adaptable. Resourceful.
GREAT PEOPLE / TEAMWORK:
Champions belief that “none of us is as good as all of us” and consistently lives our values.
Committed to the best outcome by bringing out the best in self and others, in part by recognizing achievements and valuing differences and feedback (giving and receiving).
Initiates personal development and supports team development in the work.
Fosters the culture of teamwork thru ownership and accountability.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Diploma in Fashion Merchandising or Business Administration or 2 years’ experience in retail management.
Demonstrate an analytic ability, along with problem solving and decision making.
Display organization, time management and reporting skills.
Skilled at data entry and familiar with Microsoft Excel, and have aptitude to learn technical applications quickly.
Able to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners
Demonstrate strong listening, written and oral communication skills
Proficiency in retail math.
We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Ricki’s 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.