Why Oak+Fort?
OAK + FORT is a fashion and lifestyle brand that provides attainable luxuries consisting of modern essentials in full collections of womenswear, menswear, accessories, jewelry, beauty, and homeware. We are a female-founded and led business that is brought together by a passionate group of people with a natural bond over an aesthetic vision that radiates throughout our collections. From our first studio that opened in 2010 in Vancouver, BC, we now have 40+ locations across North America with a global e-commerce presence.
At the heart and core of it all, it’s our people that matter most. We offer a work ethos that is driven by endless passion, intellectual curiosity, and perennial creativity. Here you get the opportunity to influence our global strategy and growth, while working alongside incredibly talented people.
POSITION SUMMARY
As the Allocations Analyst, you'll play an important role as you would be responsible for analyzing data and trends, planning and executing replenishment strategies and special events such as store openings and holiday sales. The ideal candidate would possess an entrepreneurial mindset to be able to think outside the box and make continuous improvement to strengthen the business’ operations.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Allocation
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Create an allocation strategy based on historical data and sales trends to distribute product to stores;
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Execute allocation strategy in a timely manner;
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Analyze sales results based on allocation and adjust set stock per store by SKU in colour and size;
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Plan inventory for new store openings and other special events
Replenishment
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Ensure stores have enough stock on hand to execute their projected sales results and adjusting to seasonality;
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Work with logistics and warehouse management to ensure stores are being replenished in a timely manner;
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Ensure all stores have acquitted safety stock and are properly stocked for business trends and sales events;
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Plan and execute inter-store transfers as needed to ensure all stores sell through evenly;
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Communicate to stores directly for markdowns and merchandise pulls;
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Identify current and potential product shortages, develop and execute recovery, advise interested parties of status and recovery plans;
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Forecast, review, and provide inventory purchase recommendations to support optimal inventory flow;
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Assist in preparing strategic plan by analyzing trends and forecast;
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Understand business direction, identify business problems, assess potential business impacts and provide recommendations for improvements and solutions
Other Projects
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Complete other duties or projects as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- College diploma or bachelors degree in retail or business management is preferred; or equivalent work experience
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Ability to review and analyze large amounts of data
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Solid communication and problem solving skills
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Able to build and maintain relationships with cross functional partners
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Curiosity, willingness to seek information and deep dive to understand the process and outcomes.
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Ability to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines in a timely manner, must have strong organization and time management skills.
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Intermediate proficiency in MS Office applications- excel, Power point
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE:
- Extremely generous employee discount starting from day one
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Health and dental benefits (for eligible full-time positions only)
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Paid vacation time off (for eligible full-time positions only)
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An opportunity be a part of our growth journey
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Access to training and development programs
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Work amongst an exceptionally talented team
OUR VALUES:
ABOVE + BEYOND
We strive for something greater than ourselves.
SELF STARTER
Entrepreneurship is the mindset that leads to endless curiosity and continuous improvement.
UNIQUELY YOU
We practice acceptance through open-mindedness and personal responsibility.
CHANGE DRIVER
We embrace change and never fear what’s next.
PEOPLE POWERED
At the core of our brand we are powered by each other.
OUR HIRING PROCESS:
We strive to provide an outstanding experience to every individual who shows interest in our organization. Our goal is to ensure that you receive clear communication, regular updates and have a dedicated recruiter to support your hiring journey with us. We believe that every candidate journey should be unique, and that honesty, integrity and transparency are carried throughout.
Once you’ve submitted your application, here is what you can expect:
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A response confirming that we have received your application.
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Your application will be reviewed by our recruitment team.
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We will respond to every application to ensure you know where you stand.
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Only candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted directly by a recruiter or hiring manager.
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Your first connection is a 30-minute phone interview.
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You can expect potentially two additional interviews with the hiring team.
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We will request references + a background check before moving to a final offer.
OAK + FORT is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a respectful, diverse, and unique approach to hiring individuals in the communities in which we operate – allowing each person to be their authentic selves. Our hiring commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.
Requests for accommodation due to any disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture team. Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location.
