Merchandise Planner

American Tall is a thriving e-commerce brand, dedicated to producing exceptional 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 the family values that drive the business - honesty, integrity, teamwork, and passion.

American Tall believes the best ideas come from a diverse group of people. This is a special opportunity to join a thriving and 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 a Merchandise Planner to join the team at our office in Mississauga. This unique role blends in responsibilities within Merchandise Planning and Buying. You will play a fundamental role in growing key categories through cross-functional collaboration and executing strategic initiatives. 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**:

- Develop and maintain pre-season Category Merchandise Plans and re-forecast in-season plans. Analyze key item trends and adjust forecasts, receipts, and inventory levels as needed
- 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
- Create and maintain data processes and procedures in relation to merchandise planning and inventory management
- 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
- 1-5 years’ experience in a merchandise planning role for apparel
- Mastery of Excel; experience with complex equations, Macros, Pivot Tables/Charts, Excel Power Query and VBA
- 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
- Demonstrated project management skills
- 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.

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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
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