Allocations Analyst

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At OAK + FORT, we are defined by people who lead with ownership, embrace growth, and bring passion into everything they do. Guided by collaboration, curiosity, and individuality, we foster an environment where teams are empowered to challenge themselves, support one another, and evolve alongside a modern and growing brand.

We are currently seeking an Allocations Analyst who is analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about driving business performance through data-informed decision-making. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, enjoys identifying trends and opportunities, and is motivated by optimizing inventory flow, supporting key business initiatives, and contributing to continuous operational improvement.

Start your journey with a team that values initiative, curiosity, and individuality. At OAK + FORT, we encourage self-starters to contribute with confidence, take ownership, and bring their unique perspective from day one.

As an Allocations Analyst
, you will:

• Create an allocation strategy based on historical data and sales trends to distribute product to stores;
• Execute allocation strategy in a timely manner;
• Analyze sales results based on allocation and adjust set stock per store by SKU in colour and size;
• Plan inventory for new store openings and other special events;
• Ensure stores have enough stock on hand to execute their projected sales results and adjusting to seasonality;
• Work with logistics and warehouse management to ensure stores are being replenished in a timely manner;
• Ensure all stores have adequate safety stock and are properly stocked for business trends and sales events;
• Plan and execute inter-store transfers as needed to ensure all stores sell through evenly;
• Communicate to stores directly for markdowns and merchandise pulls;
• Identify current and potential product shortages, develop and execute recovery, advise interested parties of status and recovery plans;
• Forecast, review, and provide inventory purchase recommendations to support optimal inventory flow;
• Assist in preparing strategic plan by analyzing trends and forecast;
• Understand business direction, identify business problems, assess potential business impacts and provide recommendations for improvements and solutions;

Other Projects

• Complete other duties or projects as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong ability to analyze and interpret large volumes of data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners across Planning, Buying, and Retail Operations.
• Naturally curious, with a willingness to ask questions, seek information, and dive deep into processes to understand outcomes and drive improvements.
• Highly organized with strong time management skills; able to prioritize effectively, work under pressure, and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.

• Extremely generous employee discount starting from day one
• Health and dental benefits (for eligible full-time positions only)
• Paid vacation time off (for eligible full-time positions only)
• An opportunity to be a part of our growth journey
• Access to training and development programs
• Work amongst an exceptionally talented team

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.