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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in merchandise planning and demand forecasting, with a strong focus on Open-to-Buy execution and retail math. Proficient in data analysis and cross-functional collaboration to drive inventory management and financial performance.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Merchandise PlanningDemand ForecastingOpen-to-Buy (OTB) ExecutionMicrosoft ExcelData-Driven Decision-Making
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Retail MathDemand PlanningFinancial AnalysisInventory ManagementKPI TrackingProcess AutomationWorkflow Improvements
Soft Skills
Exceptional CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationOrganizational SkillsTime-Management Skills
Tools & Technologies
SAP IBPBlue Yonder/JDAJohn GaltAnaplanTableauGoogle Sheets
Industry Keywords
SKU-Level Demand ForecastsSell-ThroughInventory TurnFinancial GoalsMarket Trends
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesTableau
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own the end-to-end planning cycle for assigned categories
- Develop and maintain precise SKU-level demand forecasts across all channels
- Reconcile top-down category financial goals with bottom-up SKU plans
- Execute Open-to-Buy (OTB) planning aligned with merchandising and financial strategies
- Manage stock levels to balance product availability and inventory risks
- Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and performance drivers
- Track and report sell-through, inventory turn, and forecast precision KPIs
- Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to Category Managers
- Partner with Sourcing and Order Management on vendor capacity and production planning
- Identify and drive process automation and workflow improvements
- Collaborate with Category Management, Sourcing, Order Management, and Finance in a hybrid team
Requirements
What you’ll need- 3+ years of experience in merchandise planning, demand planning, or merchandising
- Strong proficiency in Retail Math, Open-to-Buy (OTB) execution, and pre-season planning concepts
- Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets
- Experience with enterprise planning and analytics tools such as SAP IBP, Blue Yonder/JDA, John Galt, Anaplan, and Tableau
- Exceptional communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Data-driven decision-making and structured analysis
- Ability to influence internal stakeholders and cross-functional partners
- Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to prioritize independently in a fast-paced environment
- Legally able to work in Canada
- Completion of criminal background check
Benefits
Comp & perks- Eligible employees receive a cash bonus 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: 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
- Standup desks available upon request
- 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
- 45% discount on the entire product range; 15% for friends and family