Merchandise Planner turning sales data into demand forecasts and inventory plans for Article, a furniture retailer.
Improving forecast accuracy, inventory health, and category performance through cross-functional planning.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain channel-level demand forecasts supporting category growth and financial goals
Manage inventory to maintain product availability while balancing inventory health and financial targets
Own Open-to-Buy (OTB) execution and align inventory investments with merchandising and financial strategies
Analyze historical sales, trends, and business performance to improve forecasts and identify risks and opportunities
Track forecast accuracy, sell-through, and inventory health KPIs to guide planning decisions
Turn data into clear recommendations to improve category performance
Partner with Category Management to translate assortment strategies into inventory and demand plans
Collaborate with Sourcing and Order Management on vendor capacity and production needs
Identify opportunities to improve or automate planning processes
Work with Category Management, Sourcing, Order Management, Finance, and other Article teams
Requirements
3+ years of experience in category planning, demand planning, merchandising, or a related area
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field
Ability to turn complex data into clear recommendations and planning decisions
Experience with supply chain or merchandise planning tools such as SAP IBP, Blue Yonder (JDA), John Galt, or Anaplan
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets
Familiarity with reporting and visualization tools such as Tableau
Ability to use data and business context to make informed decisions and adjust when conditions change
Clear communication and ability to build working relationships across teams
Ability to build alignment and influence decisions
Adaptability and ability to prioritize competing needs and deadlines while taking ownership
Legally able to work in Canada
Completion of a criminal background check
Benefits
15 days of vacation
1 extra day off (Inclusion and Diversity Day)
6 well-being (sick) days
Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office
Work remotely anywhere in the world for up to 3 weeks
Extended health, dental and vision benefits
$1000 health/lifestyle spending account
TELUS Health App
Mental Health Assistance/Counseling
Virtual medical appointments
Open accessible office layout
Standup desks can be requested
Salty, sweet and healthy snacks, premium coffees and teas
Onsite fitness equipment with showers and towel service
Pickleball, badminton, and table tennis
Dog-friendly office
Free street parking
Indoor secure bike storage with change rooms and showers
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