Manager, Canada Allocation
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026. Levi Strauss & Co. scores B on the Alion truth index.
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The Manager, Canada Allocation leads allocation strategy and inventory deployment for the Canadian Direct-to-Consumer business across Mainline, Outlet, and Levi.com. This role develops the Canada Allocation team and ensures inventory is positioned in the right channels, locations, styles, and sizes to maximize sales, sell-through, product availability, inventory productivity, and customer experience.
Through strong people leadership, analytical insight, and cross-functional partnership, the Manager translates commercial objectives and customer demand into effective allocation, replenishment, and in-season inventory strategies that support profitable, sustainable growth.
About the Job
- Lead the Canada Allocation team, building capability, commercial judgment, accountability, and ownership of results.
- Develop allocation, replenishment, and inventory strategies across Mainline, Outlet, and Levi.com. to maximize sales, product availability, and inventory productivity.
- Translate team goals, financial plans, assortment strategies, and customer demand into inventory deployment decisions.
- Lead in-season inventory management using sales, sell-through, stock, size availability, and demand insights to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.
- Partner with Merchandising, Planning, Inventory Management, Commercial, Retail Operations, Finance, Distribution & Logistics, Wholesale Planning, and Sales to align inventory strategies and our priorities.
- Influence decisions through clear, data-driven recommendations that balance customer demand, channel needs, inventory productivity, and financial goals.
- Support new store openings, Levi.com growth, product launches, floor sets, and other main commercial plans.
- Improve allocation processes, analytics, tools, and ways of working.
About You
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in allocation, merchandise planning, inventory management, merchandising, or a related retail discipline, including experience leading and developing teams.
- Knowledge of allocation, replenishment, inventory optimization, store segmentation, sell-through, size management, and customer demand patterns.
- Commercial judgment and the ability to translate complex data into clear actions.
- Experience building partnerships, influence decisions, and lead through changing priorities.
- Advanced Excel experience with allocation, reporting, and enterprise systems, such as Impact Analytics and SAP.
This is a hybrid work schedule based in our San Francisco, CA headquarters. You will be expected in office 3 days per week typically Tuesday-Thursday. Note, time in office can vary depending on our needs.
The expected starting salary range for this role is $112,500 - $160,000 per year . We may pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request. Read more about our benefits here.
LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require current or future employment visa sponsorship. The company does not participate in the H-1B cap lottery or sponsor initial employment visas. Candidates with an existing H-1B visa that is eligible for transfer may be considered.
EOE M/F/Disability/Vets
LOCATION
San Francisco, CA, USAFULL TIME/PART TIME
Full timeFILL DATE
This position is expected to be filled by 01/25/2027.