Associate Planner - Contract

About the ALDO Group

Specializing in stylish and accessible footwear, handbags, and accessories, the ALDO Group has been around for more than 50 years. With over 1,500 stores in more than 100 countries, we operate under two signature brands, ALDO and Call It Spring, and we are the core footwear partner for Sperry in North America. The ALDO Group is also an industry-recognized wholesale licensed partner, specializing in the design, sourcing, and distribution of fashion footwear, handbags, and accessories. Our diverse portfolio includes household brands such as ROXY, Brooks Brothers, Ted Baker, Hunter, and G.H.BASS. In addition to our head office in Montreal, the ALDO Group maintains international offices in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.aldogroup.com.

Enjoy meaningful recognition, flexible work options, great on‑site perks, generous discounts, and the pride of being part of a brand that leads with people, the planet, and its partners at heart.

Overview

The Planning Analyst supports the Planner and Planning Manager in driving sales performance and inventory productivity for ALDO North America. This role provides analytical, reporting, and operational support across in-season management and future planning activities, with a focus on data integrity, reporting, and execution. 

 
Key Responsibilities 
 

• Create weekly and monthly reports on sales, inventory, and performance
• Keep reporting data accurate and up to date
• Support ad-hoc analysis for business and planning decisions
• Spot trends, risks, and opportunities and share insights with the Planner
• Help build and update seasonal budgets and forecasts
• Support assortment plans with guidance from the Planner
• Track results against plan and flag any variances
• Review weekly results and support sales and markdown forecasts
• Help manage open-to-buy tracking and updates
• Analyze inventory and product flow to maintain healthy stock levels
• Prepare files and templates for key planning milestones
• Maintain planning files, tools, and system updates
• Work with cross-functional teams to gather inputs and stay aligned

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
• 0–2 years of experience in retail, planning, allocation, or analytics
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with retail math
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets
• High attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Experience with Aptos, QuickSight, or SAP is a plus

Building a culture of belonging

We firmly believe that the diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and identities is a fundamental strength of the ALDO Group. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and equitable work environment where everyone can reach their full potential and find their fit.

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