The Assistant Manager, Store Allocation supports in-season allocation and trading strategies by executing initial allocations and weekly replenishments. This role ensures the right products are delivered to the right stores, at the right time, to drive sales, reduce excess inventory, and support overall business objectives across Retail stores. Manage end-to-end retail inventory flow and develop store-specific distribution strategies to optimize sales performance and SKU productivity at the individual store level.

Execute weekly replenishment allocations leveraging sales trends, forecasts, promotional events, and overarching business goals to maintain ideal stock levels. Develop and analyze item-level replenishment strategies weekly to maintain optimal stock to-sales ratios, accounting for localized sales trends, promotions, events, and size curves. Communicate with Buying & Planning partners around allocation strategies and results inclusive of risk and prospect Collaborate with Buyers and Planners to develop inventory transfer plans and markdown strategies, including exit plans for aged SKUs to support seasonal transitions and minimize markdown exposure Retail Operations Store Teams Strong understanding of MS Office Suite.

Strong

Excel skills required. Strong planning and organizational skills to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Strong analytical skills to effectively interpret sales data and a thorough understanding of retail math.

Experience extracting data from a Business Intelligence Tool (PowerBI) to manipulate large amounts of data and create reporting tools from data. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to manage a wide variety of relationships. 1-3 years of experience in planning, buying, allocations or other relevant merchandising experience.



~ At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance on occasion is required even on Friday.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with Disabilities, and will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If selected to participate in an interview, accommodations will be made available on request. adidas offers a robust and progressive range of benefits, including: health and dental benefits, including prescription drug coverage, out of country coverage, short and long-term disability, basic life and AD&D; insurance, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program. Employees are able to enroll in adidas' Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.

Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. We recognize the commitment of our employees by increasing vacation time with length of service. We also offer Service Awards & Service Time Off during milestone years, paid bereavement leave, and parental leave top-up to eligible employees.

At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. Knowledge of English is required for this role, as the position involves regular interaction with English-speaking external stakeholders, as well as colleagues across Canadian and global teams outside Quebec whose primary working language is English. adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace.

📌 Assistant Manager, Store Allocations (Vaughan)
🏢 Adidas
📍 Vaughan