Inventory Specialist

Title: Inventory Planner

Location: Toronto, ON

Duration: 12+ months contract

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for an individual to support our Allocation Planning NVS team, and work in partnership with Allocation, strategically moving inventory from our distribution centers to stores nation-wide. The role of Allocation Planner makes assortment of innovative product come to life in our stores by positioning our inventory to efficiently fulfill consumer demand.

The candidate needs to be curious, have a tolerance for ambiguity and possess the ability to work both collaboratively & independently, while combining that with a working knowledge of retail math and the ability to utilize data analysis to help drive decision making. Continuous improvement and change are required to be successful and adapt to the changing requirements of our consumers and business.

The candidate should possess solid retail acumen and analytical skills, an understanding of retail environments and brings a consumerist perspective to the team and business.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON

The job requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

• You’ll work with the DC and MPO teams to upload POs and ensure the DC has visibility to them
• You’ll gain the knowledge of systems and the ability to troubleshoot (SAP, MMX, Krunch, Retail Pro,

Generator)

• You will support in the day-to-day operations of the Allocation Team, ensuring allocations are

uploaded and communicated to the DC team.

• You will ensure that PO quantities in Retail Pro align with SAP after MPO posts orders (Daily)
• You will support, on an as needed basis, with forecasting and reacting to business performance and

stock levels to determine replenishment quantities

• You will support the Allocation Team & Planning Teams, on an as needed basis, by updating

reporting and troubleshooting if issues arrive with data integrity.

• You may be required to support in allocation of product, determining ideal inventory on hand

quantities by store/service hub for each style/color, in accordance with the business plans.

• You will support NFS store teams with any inventory discrepancies through Retail Pro
• Drive functional expertise in Allocation Planning by collaborating with technology, process, and other

Allocation Planning team mates to improve how we work

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH

You will work with your fellow Allocation Planners on the NVS team, and cross functionally with the broader