Associate Planner, Outlet

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Vacation pay 4%

Job summary

Swim Recruiting is recruiting for a Vancouver-based merchandise planning role. The successful candidate will shape North America Outlet inventory strategy with 1–3 years of experience, leveraging expert Excel skills and meticulous attention to detail.

This is a 6-month contract starting in September. The role requires cross-functional collaboration and strong analytical abilities to maximize margin and drive category performance.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years merchandise planning experience.
• Expert knowledge of Excel.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive inventory flow strategy for North America Outlet channel.
• Analyze data to optimize replenishment and allocation across stores, DCs and e-commerce.
• Collaborate with planning, merchandising, store ops, S&OP and distribution centres.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

College certificate / University degree

Tools

Excel

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 optimization 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 optimize inventory investments across store locations, distribution centers, 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 maximize 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 maximize 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.
• Effective communication skills (written & verbal)
• Extremely organized, thorough and able to prioritize
• 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.

Where:

Vancouver, hybrid schedule, 4 days onsite, 1 remote.