Merchandise Planner

Vessi is a category-defining footwear and apparel brand with roots in Vancouver, Canada. At Vessi we know that water is a magical ingredient for happiness and peace, and since 2018, we've been on a mission to welcome the water and share it with the world. That’s why we create 100% waterproof products that make experiencing the magic of water easier and more fun. We also believe in protecting water supply and replenishing fresh water for people who need it most through exciting charity partnerships.

Our community and team are out in the world spreading kindness, cold plunging, cleaning up coasts, and #makingwaves. And more recently with our expansion into omni-channel, we're enabling even more people to experience the magic of water through our products and brand experiences. We've got big plans ahead with more innovative products and expansion into the US market, and we're on the lookout for passionate and driven individuals to join us on this journey.

If you want to be part of a growing brand, and you're the type to walk through a puddle rather than around it, we'll get along just fine

**Overview**

We’re looking for a Merchandise Planner to join our Vancouver HQ Reporting to our Director, Merchandising, you’ll play an integral role as we expand into different channels, product lines, and much more.

As our Merchandise Planner, you will be responsible for building and maintaining a demand forecast by SKU based on sales trends, revenue targets, and future campaign plans. In doing so, you will support cross-functional teams with timely and accurate information to drive tactics to have the right product at the right place at the right time.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong, cross-functional partner who is passionate about Vessi’s growth and looking to have autonomy to build out the necessary tools and processes. If you’re looking to make a big impact in a key area of our business, we want to hear from you

**What You’ll Do**:

- Lead the monthly demand planning process to forecast accurate rolling 12-month demand plan by channel (eCommerce, retail, and wholesale) across North America
- Create and maintain accurate demand plans at the SKU level
- Collaborate cross-functionally to forecast new product launches and analyze performance post-launch
- Act as a key collaborator with the Finance team to develop and prepare annual and quarterly budgets
- Proactively gather, analyze, and drive insights on both internal business and external competitive landscape
- Identify key industry drivers to better forecast demand and opportunities; inform product strategy decisions by providing timely and accurate product analysis with historical sales data, lost sales, and demand drivers to support the Marketing team with campaigns, promotions, and channel allocation strategies
- Provide accurate long-range forecasts to the Supply Chain and Sourcing teams so that they can cascade them down to key suppliers and manufacturers
- Review periodic indicators of forecast accuracy to implement actions towards continuous improvement of performance

**What We’re Looking For**:

- 4 to 5+ years experience working in Demand, Merchandise or Supply Planning - preferably with a combination of Excel and other planning tools
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Business, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering or relevant field
- Proficiency in statistics, forecasting, and forecasting methods
- Strong track record of interpreting data with a high degree of detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated and collaborative team player with a data-driven and customer-focused mindset

**It’s a Bonus If You Have**:

- Experience working with Demand Planning tools and/or Netsuite (ERP)

**What You’ll Get**:

- Opportunity to help build an ever-evolving brand
- Competitive salary
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- Professional development opportunities
- Extended health benefits package including an EAP and a $500 annual Health & Wellness Spending Account
- $250 WFH Reimbursement
- $1000 per year Education Reimbursement
- 40% Family & Friends Discount
- Free Vessi product and 50% Employee Discount
- Flexibility to work remotely and from our beautiful office two day/week
- Dog-friendly office
- At Vessi, we are committed to creating an environment where all team members feel welcome and have the opportunity to succeed. We believe that a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion allows us to truly fulfill our mission and live out our core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives and skillsets to apply._