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Manager - Planning and Allocation

TRISTAN22 days ago
Montréal, QC
Senior Level

Top Benefits

Competitive compensation
Dynamic and stimulating work environment
Access to a telemedicine program for your personal well-being

About the role

Tristan is a proud Quebec-based family business, well known for its high-quality clothing and exceptional customer service — our top ranking in the WOW survey is proof of that!

We are currently looking for someone who is passionate about sales, fashion, sales data analysis, inventory turnover, and purchase and budget planning to join our team as a Planning and Allocation Manager .

Our core values – respect, passion, collaboration, and innovation – are at the heart of everything we do. As the Allocation Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the right products are sent to the right stores at the right time, in order to maximize sales and optimize inventory turnover. This key role involves sales analysis, inventory level management, and close collaboration with the planning, buying, and store operations teams.

Your responsibilities:
Manage store inventory levels to ensure optimal product availability

Monitor sales and inventory indicators (transfers, consolidations, replenishments) by category

Collaborate with store managers to meet specific needs based on local trends

Implement markdown and promotional strategies aligned with the commercial calendar

Analyze sales performance by store, product, and collection

Work with the buying teams and oversee planning to anticipate needs and adjust assortments

Oversee the management and tracking of purchasing budgets

Maintain accuracy of allocation and merchandise movement data

Establish short- and long-term forecasts (including KPIs)

Support store teams with contests or engagement initiatives related to allocation

What you’ll need:
College diploma (DEC) in business administration, fashion management, or a related field (required); bachelor’s degree in economics, business administration, or related field (an asset)

Minimum of 5 to 7 years’ experience in inventory allocation or planning, including 1 year in a managerial role, ideally in fashion or related products

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset

Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel); knowledge of Business Central is an asset

Functional bilingualism (French and English, spoken and written)

Interest in fashion and understanding of the product life cycle

Comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

What we offer:
Competitive compensation

Dynamic and stimulating work environment

Access to a telemedicine program for your personal well-being

Employee Assistance Program for comprehensive support

Generous discounts on our products

Group RRSP plan to support your financial security

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the company

Interested in a career in retail? We look forward to discovering your talent and passion!

About TRISTAN

Retail Apparel and Fashion
201-500

Qualité exceptionnelle. Style Irréprochable. La marque Tristan est reconnue pour ses vêtements aux coupes impeccables, conçus avec des tissus de qualité. Les collections adoptent une approche moderne et rafraîchissante, et réflètent l’équilibre parfait entre la mode accessible et sophistiquée. Basée à Montréal, saison après saison, notre talentueuse équipe de designers actualise la garde-robe des hommes et des femmes soucieux de leur apparence.

Tristan est fière de ses racines. Avec plus de 30 % de ses vêtements fabriqués localement, Tristan suit de près le processus de fabrication dans le but d’offrir des vêtements de qualité au goût du jour, et ce, tout en contribuant à la santé de l'économie québécoise.

L'équipe Tristan est passionnée par son travail et animée par le désir d'offrir à ses clients une expérience d'achat inoubliable, en magasin ou en ligne.


A style made to last. The Tristan brand is known for its ready-to-wear clothing, quality fabrics and impeccable cut. The perfect balance between accessible and sophisticated fashion, the collections take a modern and refreshing approach. Tristan’s talented design team, based in Montreal, is always thinking up ways to reinvent your wardrobe. At Tristan, appearance-conscious men and women, find chic, elegant, comfortable styles.

Tristan is proud of its roots. With over 30% of its clothing made locally, Tristan can closely monitor the manufacturing process and more quickly keep up with new trends while contributing to the health of Quebec’s economy.

The Tristan team is passionate about its work and driven by the desire to offer its customers an unforgettable purchasing experience, online or in-store.