Strategic Category Planner: Demand & Inventory

Article; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days of vacation

6 well-being days

Excellent health and dental benefits

$1,000 health/lifestyle spending account

45% employee discount on products

Job summary

A leading furniture company is seeking a Category Planner to join its Supply Chain Planning team in Vancouver. This role focuses on driving category growth through data-informed demand forecasting and strategic inventory management. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in category planning, strong analytical skills, and advanced proficiency in tools like Excel and SAP IBP. This is a hybrid position to support a modern work environment and comes with competitive compensation plus benefits that enhance overall well-being.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in category planning, demand planning, or merchandising.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex data into clear actions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts to support category growth and financial goals.
• Manage inventory levels to balance stock availability and financial targets.
• Provide actionable insights to optimize category performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Time management

Data interpretation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

SAP IBP

Tableau

Job description

A leading furniture company is seeking a Category Planner to join its Supply Chain Planning team in Vancouver. This role focuses on driving category growth through data-informed demand forecasting and strategic inventory management. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in category planning, strong analytical skills, and advanced proficiency in tools like Excel and SAP IBP. This is a hybrid position to support a modern work environment and comes with competitive compensation plus benefits that enhance overall well-being.