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Inventory Analyst

Step into a key role where your data-centric skills and Excel expertise will support smooth inventory flow and impactful decision-making. With opportunities for hands-on analysis and collaboration, this position offers a dynamic space to grow within retail and optimize inventory across various channels.
Hybrid working model of three days onsite and two remote working days. This is a 6-month contract to start with chance for extension should business needs align.
 

Who – The Company:

Our client is a Vancouver company with global operations and an impeccable reputation. They are a people-centric organization, known for their collaborative team culture.
 

What- The Role:

This position is responsible for supporting with analysis & execution of inventory flow to achieve optimal deployment of inventory supply for guest demand.  This role involves some data entry, someone with a data centric background will do great, retail domain experience is a nice to have.  There are a lot of data sets in excel, this role involves pulling the data from excel and a variety of other different systems and doing ad-hoc reports for the team.  Teamwork and clear communication are essential, along with razor sharp attention to detail in data.

• Assists department execution of inventory flow activities through adjustment of system inventory parameters that impact replenishment and allocation of product.
• Under guidance of planner, analyzes & executes DC to DC transfers, including data entry of quantities for system loading.
• Supports team in updating a range of weekly reports and ad hoc business tasks. 
• Leverages systems, tools, and data to optimize inventory investments by style-colour and size across store locations, distribution centers, and e-commerce channels. 
• Supports in forecast validation, analysis/decision support under the direction of a manager or planner

Who- the Candidate: 

• College certificate or University degree is required
• 1-2 years’ experience in merchandise planning, business, or data-analytic focus.
• Good business acumen, articulate, detail oriented
• Advanced knowledge of Excel is required. 
• PowerBI experience 
• Good time management and prioritization skills
• Any inventory management / sourcing experience to understand retail math.
• Ability to conduct independent analyses on inventory and sales trends.

How much:

$38 – $39/hr + + 4% vacation pay.
 

Where:

Vancouver.
 

When & How To Apply: 

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