Merchandise & Inventory Management Analyst, Licensed Markets

Posted 13 hours ago

Job Details

Contract

Location

Vancouver, BC

Salary

dollar sign 37 to 38.250 per hour

Job Description

Are you a collaborative team player with retail experience, especially in merchandising and planning? Do you have strong Excel skills, good financial acumen, and aptitude for retail math? Look no further!
This is a contract through January 2027 with one of Vancouver’s most admired companies.

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 role is responsible for strategic execution of licensed markets inventory flow, including optimization of inventory supply quantification & deployment to maximize potential of market demand.
Teamwork and clear communication are essential. You are an essential part of the cross functional team collaborating with merchandising, store operations, DC network planning & licensed market buyers/planners. You have razor sharp attention to detail but also able to think big picture.

Work in partnership with distribution and logistics teams to execute the efficient and accurate flow of merchandise to partners, including reviewing & systematically processing all weekly orders for shipping
Recommends seasonal merchandise flow strategies that maximize sales and customer experience
Executes detailed analysis to drive performance within licensed markets
Supporting the accuracy & data integrity of the reporting for seasonal in-line business (on-order, product flow reporting)
Responsible for inputting, updating, and maintaining data integrity across all merchandising systems and internal files and databases:
- Review and validate seasonal POs
- Create manual seasonal and non-seasonal PRs
- Execute seasonal product flow changes to In-Store Date and execute Ship Mode Changes
- Input PO Change requests into POC file, liaise with LLO and approve vendor-initiated changes
- Input chase requests into the Chase Ledger and communicate requests to cross-functional partners
Responsible for merchandise TOP sample management, color & fabric sample management. Responsible for preparing product samples for merchandise meetings and product presentations. Responsible for inventory management, shipping of samples and organization of samples
In partnership with Product Manager, supporting day-to-day communication from the business to Licensed Market partners regarding relevant delivery information, product markdowns, re-orders, cancellations & additions to the seasonal offer
Support manager in ad-hoc reporting, market research, and other miscellaneous projects as needed

Who- the Candidate:

BA, BSc, BBA, BCom (or equivalent), specialization in Retail or Merchandising Management an asset
Retail experience preferred and Merchandising & Planning experience is an asset
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, expert knowledge of Excel is required.
Financial acumen and understanding of retail math
Proven ability building collaborative team relationships

How much:
$37-38.25/hr + 4% vacation pay

Where:
Vancouver, 4 days onsite, 1 remote working day

When & How To Apply:
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