Inventory Control Analyst

Arcteryx.Com; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 71,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

RRSP matching

Flexible time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Arc’teryx North Vancouver seeks an Inventory Control Analyst to strengthen inventory accuracy across North America. You will govern SAP-based processes, support reconciliations, and drive improvements in stock counting, shrink monitoring, and relocations.

You will partner with Finance, Retail, and Warehouse Operations to ensure audit-ready records, robust controls, and proactive problem solving within a hybrid Canada-based role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in inventory control, retail operations, or related finance roles.
• Strong understanding of ERP inventory systems (SAP preferred) and retail inventory flows.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Highly detail-oriented and comfortable working with large data sets and complex reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with inventory reporting and analysis.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners to resolve issues and improve inventory accuracy.
• Understanding of internal controls, audit requirements, or SOX-compliant processes.
• Proactive, organized, and continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes and inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Investigating retail inventory variances across SAP and retail systems, identifying root causes and supporting resolution activities.
• Reviewing inventory movement history and transaction activity to validate inventory accuracy and recommend corrective actions.
• Partnering with Retail Operations and Technology teams to identify recurring issues and support process improvements.
• Preparing variance analyses and reporting to support decision-making and inventory governance.
• Supporting planning, execution, and reconciliation of physical inventory counts across retail stores.
• Coordinating with third-party count vendors and internal stakeholders for quality and timely completion.
• Performing SAP pre-count preparation activities, inventory reconciliations, and post-count analysis.
• Ensuring inventory count processes and documentation comply with controls, audit requirements and policies.
• Partnering with Store Operations teams to support readiness and best practices.

Skills

Inventory control

SAP

Excel

Data analysis

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Auditing

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:

As an Inventory Control Analyst, you will support the accuracy, integrity, and governance of retail and warehouse inventory across North America. Working closely with the Manager, Inventory Control, you will help ensure inventory transactions are accurately recorded in SAP, support inventory reconciliations, monitor variances, and assist with investigations and reporting activities.

You will play a key role in analyzing inventory performance, identifying discrepancies, supporting root-cause investigations, and maintaining compliance with inventory control policies and procedures. This position will also support retail and supply chain inventory control activities, including stock count coordination, variance analysis, shrink monitoring, and relocation count reviews.

As a critical link between Finance, Retail and Warehouse Operations, and Technology, you will help drive inventory accuracy, strengthen controls, and support audit readiness across the organization through data analysis, reporting, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid remote work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Meet Your Future Team:

Retail Inventory Variance Management

• Investigating retail inventory variances across SAP and retail systems, identifying root causes and supporting resolution activities.
• Reviewing inventory movement history and transaction activity to validate inventory accuracy and recommend corrective actions.
• Partnering with Retail Operations and Technology teams to identify recurring issues and support process improvements.
• Preparing variance analyses and reporting to support decision-making and inventory governance.

Store Stock Counts

• Supporting the planning, execution, and reconciliation of physical inventory counts across retail stores.
• Coordinating with third-party count vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure count quality and timely completion.
• Performing SAP pre-count preparation activities, inventory reconciliations, and post-count analysis.
• Ensuring inventory count processes and documentation comply with established controls, audit requirements, and company policies.
• Partnering with Store Operations teams to support inventory count readiness and execution best practices.

Shrink, Theft, and High-Risk Adjustments

• Analyzing shrink-related adjustments and inventory discrepancies to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Supporting investigations into significant inventory losses and maintaining appropriate supporting documentation.
• Monitoring shrink trends and preparing reporting and recommendations for review by Inventory Control leadership.
• Collaborating with Asset Protection, Finance, and Retail Operations teams to identify opportunities for inventory loss reduction.

Inventory Control for Store Relocations & Renovations

• Supporting physical inventory count activities associated with store decommissions, relocations, renovations, and new store openings.
• Reconciling inventory movements between stores and Warehouses to ensure accurate inventory records.
• Maintaining documentation and audit support for inventory transfers and physical count activities.
• Assisting in identifying and resolving inventory discrepancies arising from store moves and operational changes.

Reporting & Analysis

• Preparing recurring inventory control reports, KPI dashboards, and exception reporting for Retail and Supply Chain stakeholders.
• Analyzing inventory trends, transaction activity, and count results to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Supporting month-end inventory reconciliation activities and audit requests.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring timely resolution of inventory exceptions.

Are you our next Inventory Control Analyst?

• You have 3+ years of experience in inventory control, retail operations, or related finance roles.
• You have a strong understanding of ERP inventory systems (SAP preferred) and retail inventory flows.
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• You are highly detail-oriented and comfortable working with large data sets and complex reconciliations.
• You have advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with inventory reporting and analysis.
• You have demonstrated success collaborating with cross-functional partners, including Retail Operations, Finance, Technology, Supply Chain, and Distribution Centre teams, to resolve issues and improve inventory accuracy.
• You have an understanding of internal controls, audit requirements, or SOX-compliant processes.
• You are proactive, organized, and continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and inventory accuracy.

Compensation:

• The salary range for this role is CAD$71,000 - CAD$93,000

Total Rewards

Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay isdeterminedby your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.

We’recommitted to fair,equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance.Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.

In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:

• Health &wellbeing- Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial wellbeing-RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
• Time & Flexibilit y - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program(dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
• Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
• Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies(outdoor skill-building events),Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals(exclusive discounted pricing on gear).

*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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