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Inventory Allocation Planner

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Posted 10/20/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$78,000 - CA$88,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Inventory Allocation and Supply Chain Planning, utilizing analytical skills to optimize inventory management processes and enhance operational efficiency. Proficient in leveraging inventory management systems and reporting tools to drive data-informed decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Inventory AllocationSupply Chain PlanningInventory Management SystemsAnalytical SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Execute inventory allocation plans to maintain regional On-Site Availability (OSA)
  • Monitor inventory levels and allocate inventory to warehouses
  • Recommend stock transfers to prevent stockouts or overstock situations
  • Analyze stock movement trends and improve inventory placement
  • Update stock availability in real time and recommend adjustments based on demand fluctuations
  • Track and report inventory allocation metrics aligned with business goals
  • Collaborate with Sourcing, Inbound Logistics, warehouse, and Merchandise Planning teams
  • Resolve inventory-related execution challenges and escalate risks affecting inventory flow and availability
  • Communicate inventory status and concerns with internal stakeholders
  • Support continuous improvement in allocation processes and inventory management systems
  • Use and review AI-generated insights for inventory analysis, trend and risk identification, and allocation decisions
  • Identify opportunities to simplify and automate repetitive analysis, reporting, and allocation processes

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 3+ years of experience in Inventory Allocation, Supply Chain Planning, or Logistics
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets for inventory analysis
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies
  • Proficiency in inventory management systems (IMS, WMS) and reporting tools (Tableau, Excel)
  • Willingness to learn and use AI tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and problem-solving in daily work
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and adapt to dynamic business needs
  • Ability to influence others to get the results needed to move a project forward

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual cash bonus for eligible employees when Article hits its annual financial goals
  • 4% RRSP matched contributions through Wealthsimple
  • 15 days of vacation
  • 1 extra day off (Inclusion and Diversity Day)
  • 6 well-being (sick) days
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • 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
  • Standup desks available on request
  • Salty, sweet, and healthy snacks, premium coffees, and teas
  • Onsite fitness equipment with showers and towel service
  • Pickleball, badminton, and table tennis facilities/activities
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Free street parking
  • Indoor secure bike storage with change rooms and showers
  • 45% discount on the entire product range (15% for friends and family)

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Hard Skills
Inventory AllocationSupply Chain PlanningData AnalysisStock Movement AnalysisReporting Metrics
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailProblem-SolvingInfluencing SkillsAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Inventory Management SystemsWarehouse Management SystemsTableauExcelAI Tools
Industry Keywords
On-Site AvailabilityStock TransfersDemand FluctuationsContinuous ImprovementInventory Flow