Inventory Control & Planning Specialist

Jobtailor; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Inventory Specialist to drive accuracy and efficiency across our retail network. You will oversee allocation, replenishment, transfers, and stock movement while maintaining optimal product availability.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, KPI development, and collaboration with multiple departments. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and strong analytical abilities, advanced Excel skills, and experience with AS400 or ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, economics, industrial engineering & management or related field.
• Experience in inventory planning, allocation, replenishment, supply chain or retail operations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience analyzing inventory data, variances and KPIs.
• High level of accuracy, organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive inventory accuracy and integrity across stores and warehouses.
• Manage inventory allocation, replenishment, transfers, and stock movement across the retail network.
• Monitor inventory levels to optimize product availability while minimizing overstocks and stockouts.
• Analyze variances, shrinkage, and discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and monitor inventory KPIs, reports, and processes to improve accuracy and reduce inventory losses.
• Oversee store inventory counts and support cycle counts, stock audits, and reconciliation processes.
• Ensure compliance with inventory control procedures and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Analyze sales performance, inventory productivity, sell-through, and replenishment requirements.
• Use AS400 for data analysis, monitoring, reporting and inventory-related processes.
• Support item setup, product master data maintenance, pricing updates, and inventory parameters for new product launches.
• Identify inventory risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Improve inventory processes, methodologies and system interfaces.
• Prepare inventory reports and actionable insights.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Operations, Security, Finance, IT, Stores, Warehouses, Logistics, and external inventory-counting providers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives enhancing inventory accuracy and shrinkage control and supply chain efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Economics, Industrial Engineering & Management

Tools

AS400 Inventory Management System

ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Drive inventory accuracy and integrity across stores and warehouses
• Manage inventory allocation, replenishment, transfers, and stock movement across the retail network
• Monitor inventory levels to optimize product availability while minimizing overstocks and stockouts
• Analyze inventory variances, shrinkage, and discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Develop and monitor inventory KPIs, reports, and processes to improve accuracy and reduce inventory losses
• Oversee store inventory counts and support cycle counts, stock audits, and inventory reconciliation processes
• Ensure compliance with inventory control procedures and identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Analyze sales performance, inventory productivity, sell-through, and replenishment requirements
• Use the AS400 inventory management system for data analysis, monitoring, reporting, and inventory-related processes
• Support item setup, product master data maintenance, pricing updates, and inventory parameters for new product launches
• Identify inventory risks and recommend corrective actions
• Improve inventory processes, methodologies, and system interfaces
• Prepare inventory reports and actionable insights
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Operations, Security, Finance, IT, Stores, Warehouses, Logistics, and external inventory-counting providers
• Support continuous improvement initiatives enhancing inventory accuracy, shrinkage control, and supply chain efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Economics, Industrial Engineering & Management, or a related field – mandatory
• Experience in inventory planning, allocation, replenishment, supply chain, logistics analysis, inventory control, or retail operations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience analyzing inventory data, variances, shrinkage, and operational KPIs
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to identify root causes, interpret data, and translate findings into actionable recommendations
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced retail environment
• Experience working with AS400 is considered an advantage
• Experience with retail planning, inventory management, or ERP systems is considered an asset

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in inventory management, including allocation, replenishment, and data analysis using AS400. Proven ability to enhance inventory accuracy and efficiency through strong analytical skills and cross-departmental collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Inventory Management
• Data Analysis
• AS400 Experience
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Inventory Planning
• Inventory Control
• Logistics Analysis
• Replenishment
• Inventory Reconciliation
• KPI Development
• Shrinkage Control
• Sales Performance Analysis
• Product Master Data Maintenance
• Cycle Counts

Soft Skills

• Analytical Abilities
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Teamwork

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain
• Retail Operations
• Inventory Accuracy
• Stock Movement
• Continuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

• AS400 Inventory Management System
• ERP Systems
• Microsoft Excel