Category Specialist

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Article Full time
DescriptionHi there, we’re Article.   Since 2013, we have been reinventing the furniture industry one sofa at a time, it’s not easy — it requires solving challenging, meaningful problems. This is where you come in, as a Category Specialist you’ll help us build and manage product lines that drive catalog growth, enhance market share, and maximize portfolio profitability. If you have experience in Buying or Merchandise Planning, this role will feel right in your wheelhouse.
Why We Need You:

We are looking for x2 Category Specialists. One is for our "Living Room and Outdoor" categories, and the other is for the "Entryway, Bedroom, Dining Room, and Home Office" categories. Both roles are 12-month terms.
As a member of the Category Management team, you’ll play a support role for the Category Managers as they identify and leverage emerging trends within the furniture and decor industry. You'll be exposed to and learn how to analyze which products are contributing the most value to Article as a business and how to make decisions that continuously drive value.  
You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive environment designed to help you hone and advance your expertise in product categories. Our diverse team of Category and Merchandising professionals will provide ample opportunities for growth and development as the opportunities arise. 
Why Article?
As a Particle (people of Article), you will have a high level of autonomy to solve challenging, meaningful problems the best way you can. That means you’re trusted to explore solutions you believe will work best (you’re the expert, after all). You’ll do all this while growing your skills within a company that is redefining the furniture industry. 
What You’ll Do:We acknowledge that you may not have been exposed to everything this role will require; what we want to see is if you are willing and can do the below:

Product & Performance Analysis
  • Prepare and update weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports - Your Excel/Google Sheets skills need to be sharp. 
  • Analyze sales trends and customer reviews to uncover key insights and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to the Category Manager.
  • Conduct regular market analysis to ensure competitive pricing and identify assortment opportunities.
  • Monitor product quality issues and escalate concerns as needed, collaborating with stakeholders to develop resolution plans.
Assortment Management
  • Maintain accurate and updated product attributes across internal tools and reporting systems - basically, you're a details person. 
  • Implement pricing strategies, clearance schedules, and promotional plans in partnership with the Category Manager.
  • Support the product lifecycle management process, including product launches and discontinuations.
  • Prepare quarterly assortment summaries for Marketing & Sales, highlighting key product attributes, hero items, and launch timelines.
  • Apply effective change management to ensure timely communication on product timeline changes that may affect marketing campaign plans, to keep all teams aligned.
  • Support with product knowledge training for customer-facing teams and provide ongoing support post-launch to address any questions or inquiries.
  • Assist with ad hoc projects that drive category growth and innovation.


Who You Are:
  • 1-2 years of experience in a buying, merchandising, or product-related position.
  • Excel/Google Sheets experience - you'll be using these tools daily. You will be assessed on your experience during the interview. 
  • You’re someone who gets into the details and analyzes the best options before making a decision.
  • You move fast but stay organized.
  • You see a design and style, and you understand why and how it would fit into our Article Product offerings.
  • Legally able to work in Canada.
  • Completion of criminal background check.


Perks & Benefits:Wealth: 
  • The expected salary is $63,000 to $68,000. The actual base pay can increase beyond this range and will be based on various factors, including transferable skills, training and certifications, work experience, business needs, and market demands. 
  • 4% RRSP matched contributions through Wealthsimple 
Life:
  • 15 days of vacation*
  • 6 well-being (sick) days 
  • 1 Inclusion and Diversity Day
  • Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office
  • Work remotely (anywhere in the world) for up to 3 weeks
Total Health:
  • Excellent extended health and dental benefits packages
  • $1000 health/lifestyle spending account* for your total physical and mental well-being
  • TELUS Health App
    • Mental Health Assistance/Counseling 
    • Virtual medical appointments
Office Space:
  • The Article HQ is a converted warehouse, with an open accessible layout and no offices (even for our founders)
  • Work from your desk, an Article sofa, collaboration spaces, or a private meeting room
    • Standup desks can be requested too
  • Our kitchens are stocked with salty, sweet and healthy snacks, & all the premium coffees and teas to keep you buzzing 
  • Onsite fitness equipment with showers and towel service
  • A dog-friendly office - well-socialized pups are welcome
Getting here:
  • Free street parking (first come, first serve; no reserved spots for senior leaders)
  • Indoor secure bike storage with change rooms and showers
  • 20-minute walk to either Main Street- Science World or VCC Clark Skytrain stations 
Extra:
  • 45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family) 
*Prorated 

#INDARTICLE
Criminal Background Checks:

Having a criminal record does not restrict your employment at Article. Criminal background checks are only conducted with your permission and after a conditional employment offer has been accepted.
The decision if a criminal record will restrict your employment will be done on a case by case decision, where we conduct an "individualized assessment"—a reasoned, evidence-based determination as to whether the applicant's past conviction has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific job duties of the position.
Work Authorization:
Unless otherwise stated, all open roles require legal authorization to work in the location where the job is based, without requiring VISA sponsorship. 

For US based roles, Article participates in E-Verify
Equal Opportunity Statement:
At Article, we value and respect individuals for their different talents, skills, abilities, and unique contributions. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, personal beliefs, or any other classification protected by federal, state, provincial, and local laws and ordinances.
Accommodations:
If an applicant requires an accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic feel free to email ta.accommodation@article.com or let the hiring team know at any stage of the recruitment process. 

This email will only respond to accommodations, all non-related emails will be deleted.  Hi there, we’re Article.  Since 2013 we’ve been redefining the furniture industry one sofa at a time. 
  • Vancouver, Canada is home to our HQ (and our first retail store)
  • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is home to our Asia HQ
  • Our US and Canadian logistics network serves our customers coast to coast.

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