Inventory Analyst

Posted A month ago

Job Details

Contract

Location

Vancouver, BC

Salary

dollar sign 38 to 39 per hour

Job Description

Inventory Analyst

Step into a key role where your data-centric skills and Excel expertise will support smooth inventory flow and impact 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.

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, Hybrid 4 days a week is preferred; for contractors, manager can be flexible to 3 days a week minimum.

When & How To Apply:

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