Inventory Analyst/planner

6 months ago

Hamilton, Canada Everest Toys Full time

**The Company**:
Everest is the leading toy, game, and gift manufacturer and distributor in North America, with our head office located in Ancaster, Ontario.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, detail-oriented and passionate individual to join our team as an **Inventory Analyst/Planner**.

**The Opportunity**:
Working within the Purchasing team, the **Inventory Analyst/Planner** will be responsible for the following:

- Generate reports and analysis to identify inventory opportunities, partnering with both internal and external parties to secure orders and monitor the flow of inventory;
- Implement best practices and exception reporting to maximize POS and maintain healthy in-stocks;
- Review weekly and monthly in-stocks and provide analysis to identify inventory opportunities as they relate to in-stocks, events, and POS potential;
- Act as the liaison between the Director of Purchasing, Sales team, and Logistics department to ensure smooth flow of inventory, including the communication of any PO or inventory flow issues;
- Responsible for timely and accurate reporting of POS and Inventory information to support the Sales staff in their daily activities. Reports could include scorecards, weekly/monthly/annual reports, forecast meeting documents, and ladder plans;
- Collaborate internally to ensure pre-planning activities related to inventory needs are completed and to ensure allocation strategies are in alignment with company plans;
- Analyze current and historical inventory and sales performance, and make appropriate recommendations by identifying and adjusting replenishment factors;
- Conduct analysis on sales performance of items to improve and/or adjust future forecasts;
- Manage all aspects of new item setup and item maintenance, including vendor data, life cycle and listing types, item descriptions, web info, and duty classification;
- Generate reports concerning item performance and provide recommendations to the Director of Purchasing;
- Track sales and sell through results, strategize, and recommend markdowns;
- Execute purchase order management and price management;
- Generate monthly forecast reports; and
- Other duties as assigned.
- Professional demeanor, follow-through and attention to detail and accuracy;
- Ability to interpret data and provide fact-based recommendations;
- Ability to meet challenges in a fast-paced environment;
- Excellent verbal, written and listening skills supported by strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team structure;
- Strong analytical skills and computer skills;
- Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills;
- Ability to work and make decisions independently in a fast-paced environment;
- Ability to proactively identify and resolve problems;
- Team player who helps create a result focused and motivating team environment;
- Ability to learn new concepts quickly and share this knowledge with others; and
- Excellent customer service skills.

**Requirements**:

- 5+ years of prior working experience in a retail or wholesale corporate environment as a Replenishment Analyst, Inventory Analyst, Demand Planner, Allocation Analyst, or a similar role is required;
- Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field is required;
- Intermediate/advanced Excel skills;
- Possess excellent analytical skills, with a high attention to detail;
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; and
- Must be fluent in English, spoken and written.

**The Details**:

- Permanent, full-time Inventory Analyst/Planner position; and
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and comprehensive benefits plan are offered.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $1.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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