Associate Merchandise Planner

American Tall is a thriving e-commerce brand, dedicated to producing world-class quality clothing for tall men, and women, up to 7’1. Founded by a father and son duo in 2015, the business has grown to a level that seemed almost unimaginable just a few years ago and is now a leading brand in the tall community. The growth can be attributed to the excellent leadership team and family values that drive the business - honesty, integrity, teamwork, and passion.

We believe the best ideas come from a diverse group of people. This is a special opportunity to join an innovative business with tremendous upside, and a work culture built on the foundation of respect, inclusiveness, and continued learning.
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We are looking for an Associate Merchandise Planner to join the team on a hybrid work model out of our office in Mississauga. This is an opportunity to join a growing department by playing a fundamental role in our inventory planning across all categories. If you are interested in joining a fast-paced e-commerce business that has experienced tremendous year-over-year growth, then this may be the job for you

**Job Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Build and utilize inventory reports to proactively identify potential stock-out issues
- Provide product insights and assortment direction to the Product Development team based on product performance, market trend and consumer behaviour
- Develop and maintain Weekly Reports published to Senior Management
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis based on Sales Performance within categories
- Perform SKU level inventory analysis (sales forecast and inventory accuracy)
- Collaborate with Marketing Team to drive promotions and marketing campaigns
- Liaise with other departments on process improvement, system design, and projects as required
- Take on increased responsibility and ownership within your category as the business grows and you progress in your role

**Experience, Education, & Qualifications**:

- A relevant post-secondary education
- Mastery of Excel; experience with complex equations, Macros, Pivot Tables/Charts, Excel Power Query and VBA
- 1-3 years’ experience in a merchandise planning role for apparel
- Proficiency in Python, R or other coding language is a plus
- Experience with Tableau, Excel Power Pivot or other BI tools is a plus
- Experience with cross functional teams such as merchandising, marketing, warehousing, and finance

**Knowledge, Skills, & Attributes**:

- Strong computer skills are required; including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Power Point, Excel and Outlook
- Knowledge of demand, supply, and merchandise planning fundamentals
- Knowledge of the e-commerce and/or retail space
- A natural and analytical problem solver
- You understand the value of being proactive and solution-oriented
- Ability to sort through large sources of information, identify patterns and abnormalities
- Ability to handle a dynamic work environment with competing priorities
- Drive for process improvement & ability to perform root cause analysis
- Ability to work in a fast-paced start-up environment
- Strong time management skills to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to interact and work collaboratively cross-functionally and within different verticals
- Consistently exhibit American Tall’s Values - innovation, respect, passion, and commitment.

**_ Accommodations and Accessibility:_**

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Inclusion:_**
- Please note that applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment from American Tall will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada. American Tall will consider individual requests for accommodation by applicants who cannot be fully vaccinated due to health concerns, or any other Code protected grounds._