Manager, Allocations
Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.
At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.
Join our dynamic team as a Manager, Allocations, where you will lead the development and execution of data-driven forecasting and allocation strategies to optimize inventory flow, maximize sales, and reduce risk across our retail network.
This role sits at the center of demand planning, partnering across merchandising, supply chain, and store operations to ensure product availability aligns with customer demand, promotional strategies, and seasonal priorities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Forecasting & Allocation Strategy Ownership
Own and evolve item/store-level forecasting and allocation strategies across seasonal and promotional programs
Translate category-level forecasts into optimized site-level allocations to improve distribution precision
Identify and act on zero-sales and underperforming inventory opportunities
Support the development of centralized forecasting models across grocery and fresh categories
2. Inventory Optimization & Risk Management
Optimize inventory productivity by balancing in-stock levels, sell-through, and margin performance
Manage promotional and seasonal inventory risk, including exit strategies and shelf-life considerations
Proactively position inventory to support store readiness and upcoming programs
3. Promotional & Program Allocation Execution
Lead allocation and performance tracking across key programs (e.g., HOTM, Price Drop, Insiders, DMAP, seasonal events)
Support execution of seasonal and event-driven demand (e.g., Easter, Summer, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
Ensure alignment between promotional intent and inventory positioning across stores
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Strategic Alignment
Partner with category, supply chain, and operations teams to align forecasts with business strategies
Support offshore and long-lead-time inventory planning through forecasting and booking alignment
Influence stakeholders using data-driven insights to improve decision-making and execution
Role Requirements
Education: Post-secondary education or equivalent experience
Experience: 3–5 years in retail merchandising, allocations, or forecasting; supply chain experience is an asset
Communication: Proven ability to build relationships and influence cross-functional stakeholders
Technical Acumen: Demonstrated ability to build and leverage advanced data models using SQL, Python, GCP, and Excel to improve forecast accuracy, optimize inventory flow, and enable data-driven decision-making
Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.
If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.
We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.
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