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title: 'Allocator at Knix'
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# Allocator at Knix

- **Company:** Knix
- **Location:** Toronto, Canada
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-01
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/knix/25590dae-bc1b-4a5c-a574-2e1441570fec

## Job description

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.

## About You

- You’re analytical, detail-oriented, and highly comfortable working with data
- You understand how allocation decisions directly impact customer experience and sales performance
- You’re proactive and solution-oriented, always looking for ways to improve flow and efficiency
- You’re highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- You communicate clearly and collaborate well across merchandising, planning, and operations teams
- You’re comfortable navigating ambiguity and making decisions with imperfect information
- You’re energized by Knix’s mission and excited to help bring product to life for customers

## What You'll Do

- 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

## Qualifications

- 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

## Compensation

- $66,000 CAD annual salary and up

## About Knix

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Knix designs and sells innovative intimate apparel, activewear, and swimwear, best known for pioneering leakproof underwear to empower people to feel comfortable in their own skin.
- **Entity Type**: Private (venture-backed, 7 funding rounds; LinkedIn labels it as "Public Company" – conflicting reports, but no public ticker exists)
- **Headquarters**: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- **Founded**: 2013
- **Founders**: Joanna Griffiths (founder’s voice on About Us page)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Retail Apparel and Fashion (intimate apparel, activewear, swimwear)
- **Target customers**: B2C – primarily women and individuals seeking comfortable, leakproof, and inclusive intimates
- **Mission**: “To empower people to feel comfortable in their own skin” and “live totally and unapologetically free”

## Products & Services
- **Knix**: Wireless bras, seamless underwear, leakproof underwear, activewear, and swimwear – all designed for real life and body inclusivity. Sold via direct-to-consumer online store, 15+ retail stores (Canada & California), wholesale, and Amazon.
- **Kt by Knix**: A sub-brand offering more accessible, everyday intimates (bras, underwear, loungewear) at a lower price point.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metrics**: Annual revenue ~$133.6M (LinkedIn estimate); 241 employees; 3+ million customers; 15 retail locations (as of end 2023)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly detailed; company has completed 7 funding rounds (lead investors not named in available sources)
- **Growth Signals**: Over 3 million customers reached; rapid expansion from online-only to 15 physical stores across Canada and California; recognized as one of the fastest-growing intimate apparel brands in North America

## Competitive Advantages
- **Innovation**: Pioneered the leakproof underwear category, solving a real customer pain point that traditional intimates ignored.
- **Community-driven**: Direct feedback loop with customers drives product development; strong social media presence and engaged community.
- **Inclusivity**: Broad size range, representation in marketing, and commitment to breaking taboos around bodies and leaks.
- **Omnichannel presence**: Seamless blend of DTC e-commerce, owned retail stores, wholesale, and Amazon.

## Strategic Focus
- **Retail expansion**: Growing brick-and-mortar footprint to deepen customer relationships and brand experience.
- **Product innovation**: Continuing to develop new categories (activewear, swim) and iterate on core leakproof technology.
- **Brand portfolio**: Scaling both Knix and Kt by Knix to reach different customer segments.
- **Community & inclusivity**: Strengthening employee resource groups, DEI initiatives, and customer engagement.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Unapologetically free” – inclusive, welcoming environment that values different perspectives. Core values: listen to the customer, care for the future, community.
- **Hybrid work**: Beautiful central Toronto office with product lab, content studio, and Knix Cafe; hybrid schedule (in-office + remote). Some remote roles available (e.g., New York).
- **Benefits**: Generous paid time off, floating holidays, paid sick leave, pregnancy + parental leave; employer-paid health benefits; GRSP/401k matching; mental wellness app; professional development budget; employee discounts; milestone gifts; recognition program.
- **Inclusion & belonging**: 3 Employee Resource Groups (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Mental Health); DEI training; social committee.
- **Hiring process**: Apply directly; may include behavioural/cognitive assessment; AI tools used in screening with human oversight.

## Sources
1. [knix.com – Careers page](https://knix.com/pages/careers)
2. [jobs.lever.co – Knix open roles](https://jobs.lever.co/knix)
3. [linkedin.com – Knix company page](https://linkedin.com/company/knix-wear)
4. [knix.com – About Us](https://knix.com/pages/campaign-about-us)
5. [indeed.com – Knix company profile](https://ca.indeed.com/cmp/Knix-1/about)

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