Associate Planner, Outlet

Swim Recruiting; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Swim Recruiting's client in Vancouver seeks a merchandise planner to shape North America Outlet inventory strategy. 1–3 years experience, expert Excel, detail-oriented and collaborative.

You will manage country and category inventory flow, optimize placement across stores, DCs and e-commerce, and contribute to revenue growth through efficient planning and strong cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of merchandise planning experience.
• Expert knowledge of Excel is required.
• College certificate or University degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic execution of Outlet inventory flow.
• Leverage data to optimise inventory investments across channels.
• Collaborate with planning, merchandising, store ops, S&OP and DCs.
• Prepare and participate in Business Review meetings.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Excel

Analytical skills

Team player

Education

College certificate or University degree

Tools

Merchandise/planning systems

Job description

Play a key role in shaping outlet inventory strategy across North America. If you bring 1-3 years of merchandise planning experience, along with expert Excel skills and a keen eye for detail, we would love to hear from you.

This is a 6-month contract with a September start date.

Who – The Company:

Our client is a Vancouver company with global operations and an impeccable reputation. They are a people-centric organization, known for their collaborative team culture.

What- The Role:

The Outlet team is responsible for the inventory management of the North America Outlet channel. The goal is to support the business in providing a premium brand experience by planning and executing clearance strategies to maximize sales at the highest possible margin.

This position is responsible for strategic execution of country and category inventory flow, including optimisation of outlet inventory placement across channels and locations. Teamwork and clear communication are essential. You are an essential part of the cross functional team collaborating with planning, merchandising, store operations, S&OP and Distribution Centres. You have razor sharp attention to detail but also able to think big picture.

• Drives strategic execution of Outlet inventory flow through establishment & adjustment of inventory parameters to impact replenishment and allocation activities.
• Leverages systems, tools, and data to optimise inventory investments across store locations, distribution centres, and e-commerce channels.
• Analyzes historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities to business and recommends strategies to achieve financial goals.
• Executes planning, reporting, analysis/decision support with direction of an outlet planner
• Executes detailed analysis to drive category performance
• Drive financial results that maximise sales, inventory and bottom line profitability
• Prepare and participate in Business Review meetings and Store enrollment calls
• Exhibit initiative to look beyond the everyday business to look for opportunities to maximise sales potential

Who- the Candidate:

• College certificate or University degree is required
• 1-3 years merchandise planning experience
• Previous experience with merchandise and planning systems.
• Expert knowledge of Excel is required.
• Excellent team player as well as the ability to work independently.
• Extremely organised, thorough and able to prioritise
• Detail orientated
• Strong ability to see the merchandise vision and translate the vision into viable plans.
• Results oriented – strong sense of motivation
• Self directed problem solver, proactive and resourceful

How much:

$37-38.25/hr + 4% vacation pay.