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Associate Merchandise Planner

Posted on Dec. 21, 2024

Mississauga, Canada
0 - 0 USD (yearly)

Full Time

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 – respect, passion, support, and empowerment.

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.

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.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Be a Toolio (merchandise planning software) subject matter expert and leverage it to build and update reporting
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, and Designations

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

Knowledge, Skills and 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.

Why Join Us?

At American Tall, we take care of our employees and strive to create an environment where you can flourish. When you join our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your personal and professional development.

Healthy Lunch Program (onsite only): Enjoy delicious and nutritious meals curated by our personal chef, promoting a healthy lifestyle. Meals are $2 a day and all proceeds go to charity. Vegan and gluten free options are available.

Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work and dedication are rewarded with an annual bonus, reflecting your contributions to our success.

RRSP Matching: Plan for your future with our RRSP matching program, helping you build your retirement savings.

Health Benefits: We offer comprehensive health benefits for both single employees and

families, ensuring you and your loved ones are well taken care of.

Tuition Reimbursement Program: We support professional development. We will reimburse up to $1000 a year for courses taken outside of work to further develop your skills.

Generous Vacation Package: We value work-life balance and offer a generous vacation package, complete with additional gifted days off to give you the time off you deserve.

Professional Headshots: Start your journey with us on the right foot! All new hires on site are invited to receive a professional photoshoot to capture their best side.

Community Engagement: We are committed to giving back. Our lunch program supports philanthropic initiatives that benefit the community.

Office Celebrations & Social Events: Experience the joy of working in a vibrant environment with regular office celebrations and in-person socials to connect with your colleagues.

Flexible Work Hours: We understand the importance of flexibility and offer work hours that can accommodate your personal schedule when needed.

Referral Program: Help us grow our team! Receive rewards through our referral program when you bring in great talent.

Employee Discounts: Enjoy a 50% discount on our entire online collection.

Accommodations and Accessibility:

American Tall provides employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please indicate this on your application and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any questions, suggestions, or required documents regarding accessibility in a different format, please contact us at HR@americantall.com

Inclusion:

At American Tall, we are committed to building an environment where everyone feels included, valued, and heard. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are an important part of our everyday work, and it is our belief that they enable us to reach our goal of providing excellent quality and care in our products. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities.

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