Global Inventory Planner (Retail & Costing)

Swim Recruiting; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global retail brand where your analytical expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping strategic decisions. This dynamic position involves in-depth analysis of costing and inventory planning, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights. You’ll leverage historical data to project future trends and ensure alignment with sales forecasts while addressing any discrepancies. With a focus on continuous market monitoring, your contributions will directly influence key business outcomes. If you’re passionate about data and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in retail planning or costing analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision-making experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze costing elements to identify trends and variances against forecasts.
• Prepare reports on costing and AUR trends for senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Job description

Global Inventory Planner – Retail & Costing Join a global retail brand where your analytical skills will directly influence strategic decisions on costing and inventory planning.

Who – The Company: Our client, one of Vancouver’s most sought-after companies to work for, with global operations and an impeccable reputation.

What- The Role: Reporting directly to the Global Inventory Planning Manager, this role will be responsible for analyzing key costing elements, including Duty, Freight, and FOB, identifying trends, and understanding variances against forecasts. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the cross-functional finance team, leveraging historical data and insights to provide actionable projections and forecasts for future trends. Additionally, the role will involve working closely with regional teams to review Sales & Receipts Average Unit Retail (AUR), analyzing historical trends and correlations to ensure alignment with forecasts while providing guidance and addressing any concerns.

• Costing Analysis & Forecasting: Analyze key costing elements, including Duty, Freight, and FOB, to identify trends and assess variances against forecasts. Provide actionable insights and recommendations based on these findings.
• Costing Projections & Insights: Utilize historical data and collaborate with the cross-functional finance team to project future trends in costing. Effectively communicate these projections to stakeholders to support decision-making.
• Sales & Receipts Analysis: Regularly review sales and receipts Average unit retail (AUR). Understand the historical relationship between these metrics and forecast projections to identify any gaps or opportunities.
• Regional Average Unit Retail Projections: Collaborate with regional teams to review and validate future AUR projections. Identify any discrepancies or concerns and work with regional teams to address these issues. Actively highlight areas of concern and recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Trend Analysis: Continuously monitor market and business trends related to average unit retail, costing, and inventory management. Analyze and report on key drivers of average unit retail and costing changes.
• Reporting & Communication: Prepare and present regular reports on costing, AUR trends and Ad hoc analysis to the Global Planning Manager and senior leadership, providing actionable insights and recommendations.

Who- the Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in retail planning or costing analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive business decisions.
• Proficient in Excel and Power BI, with the ability to effectively present data in PowerPoint.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

How much: Competitive hourly wage in the range of $50-55/hr + 4% vacation pay, if Incorporated, please discuss with Swim.

Where: Vancouver, hybrid working conditions, 4 days onsite.

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