Allocator

Knix • Toronto, ON

4d

About The Position

At Knix, we’re building products and experiences that support people in living unapologetically free. Behind that mission is a thoughtful, data-driven approach to getting the right product to the right place at the right time—and that’s where you come in. As an Allocator, you’ll be responsible for the initial distribution and ongoing flow of inventory across stores, e-commerce, and emerging channels. Reporting to the Replenishment & Allocation team, you’ll ensure inventory is deployed effectively to maximize in-stock performance, sales, and inventory productivity across all channels.

Requirements

• Previous experience in retail allocation, merchandising, planning, or inventory management
• Strong understanding of retail math and key metrics (sell-through, in-stock, WOS, inventory turn, GM)
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with allocation or inventory systems is an asset
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into action
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth, and evolving environment

Responsibilities

• Own initial and ongoing store allocations, ensuring optimal distribution of inventory across all channels
• Execute allocation strategies that support seasonal launches, new product introductions, and in-season performance
• Balance inventory across stores, distribution centers (CA & US), and channels including e-commerce, Amazon, and wholesale
• Monitor sales performance, sell-through, and inventory levels to make timely reallocation and transfer recommendations for stores
• Partner with Merchandising, Planning, and Replenishment to align allocations with assortment and demand forecasts
• Identify and act on opportunities to improve in-stock performance, reduce excess inventory, and optimize size and SKU distribution
• Maintain allocation systems, tools, and reporting to ensure accuracy, speed, and consistency
• Provide clear reporting and insights on inventory movement, store performance, and allocation effectiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed