Retail Allocation Planner (Inventory)

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  "url": "https://article.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/cd951424-4063-4d74-9cdf-4d351b939431",
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  "title": "Retail Allocation Planner (Inventory)",
  "benefits": "<div><!--block--><strong>Wealth:&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li><!--block-->The salary range is $88,065 to $97,850<ul><li><!--block-->The starting salary will be determined by your transferable skills, knowledge, work experience, and the hiring team’s budget, which is based on business needs, market compensation data, and internal equity</li></ul></li><li><!--block-->We believe in Winning Together. When Article hits its annual financial goals, eligible employees will receive a cash bonus</li><li><!--block-->4% RRSP matched contributions through Wealthsimple (matching commences after your probation)</li></ul><div><!--block--><strong>Life:</strong></div><ul><li><!--block-->15 days of vacation*</li><li><!--block-->6 well-being (sick) days&nbsp;</li><li><!--block-->1 extra day off (Inclusion and Diversity Day)</li><li><!--block-->Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office</li><li><!--block-->Work remotely (anywhere in the world) for up to 3 weeks</li></ul><div><!--block--><strong>Total Health:</strong></div><ul><li><!--block-->Excellent extended health, dental and vision benefit</li><li><!--block-->$1000 health/lifestyle spending account* for your total physical and mental well-being</li><li><!--block-->TELUS Health App<ul><li><!--block-->Mental Health Assistance/Counselling&nbsp;</li><li><!--block-->Virtual medical appointments&nbsp;</li></ul></li></ul><div><!--block--><strong>Office Space:</strong></div><ul><li><!--block-->The Article HQ is a converted warehouse, with an open accessible layout and no offices (even for our founders)</li><li><!--block-->Work from your desk, an Article sofa, collaboration spaces, or a private meeting room<ul><li><!--block-->Standup desks can be requested too</li></ul></li><li><!--block-->Our kitchens are stocked with salty, sweet and healthy snacks, &amp; all the premium coffees and teas to keep you buzzing&nbsp;</li><li><!--block-->Pickleball, badminton, and table tennis matches happen, from very competitive to very casual</li><li><!--block-->On-site fitness equipment with showers and towel service</li><li><!--block-->A dog-friendly office - well-socialized pups are welcome</li></ul><div><!--block--><strong>Getting here:</strong></div><ul><li><!--block-->Free street parking (first-come, first-served; no reserved spots for senior leaders)</li><li><!--block-->Indoor secure bike storage with change rooms and showers</li><li><!--block-->20-minute walk to either Main Street- Science World or VCC Clark Skytrain stations&nbsp;</li></ul><div><!--block--><strong>Extra:</strong></div><ul><li><!--block-->45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family)&nbsp;<br><br></li></ul><div><!--block-->*Prorated&nbsp;</div>",
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  "description": "<div><!--block--><span data-trix-cursor-target=\"left\" data-trix-serialize=\"false\"></span><figure contenteditable=\"false\" data-trix-attachment=\"{&quot;content&quot;:&quot;&lt;div data-plyr-provider=\\&quot;youtube\\&quot; data-plyr-embed-id=\\&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/https://youtu.be/ZSUaFd5urM0\\&quot; data-reactroot=\\&quot;\\&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe title=\\&quot;Video Player\\&quot; width=\\&quot;560\\&quot; height=\\&quot;315\\&quot; src=\\&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/https://youtu.be/ZSUaFd5urM0\\&quot; style=\\&quot;border:none;width:100%\\&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&quot;}\" data-trix-content-type=\"undefined\" data-trix-id=\"233942\" class=\"attachment attachment--content\"><div data-plyr-provider=\"youtube\" data-plyr-embed-id=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/https://youtu.be/ZSUaFd5urM0\"><iframe title=\"Video Player\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/https://youtu.be/ZSUaFd5urM0\" style=\"border:none;width:100%\"></iframe></div><figcaption class=\"attachment__caption\"></figcaption></figure><span data-trix-cursor-target=\"right\" data-trix-serialize=\"false\"></span>Hi there, we’re Article. 👋&nbsp; Since 2013, we have been redefining 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 Retail Allocation Planner.</div><div><!--block--><br></div><div><!--block-->Our retail business is in an exciting stage of growth, with continued expansion of our physical store footprint and increasing operational complexity across the network. Based at our Vancouver headquarters, we are looking for a <strong>Retail Allocation Planner </strong>to help support and evolve our retail inventory allocation and replenishment capabilities as we open new brick-and-mortar stores across North America.&nbsp;</div><div><!--block--><br></div><div><!--block--><strong>Why We Need You:<br></strong><br></div><div><!--block-->This role is responsible for executing and continuously improving inventory allocation and replenishment strategies across our retail store network, ensuring the right products are in the right stores at the right time to support sales performance, inventory productivity, and the customer experience.<br><br></div><div><!--block-->Working closely with Planning, Merchandising, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Warehouse, and Logistics teams, this individual will manage day-to-day allocation execution while also helping build scalable processes, tools, and best practices for our growing retail business.<br><br></div><div><!--block-->This is a highly collaborative and hands-on role (meaning you may not have all the information on hand you need, but you have the autonomy to build your processes)&nbsp; suited for someone who enjoys being a driver and taking full ownership of their work. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on retail allocation experience and has built or been a part of building processes in past roles.&nbsp;</div><div><!--block--><br></div><div><!--block--><strong>Why Article?</strong></div><div><!--block--><br></div><div><!--block-->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.&nbsp;</div><div><!--block--><br></div><div><!--block--><strong>About the Supply Chain Planning team:</strong></div><div><!--block--><br>You will work under the Manager, Inventory Allocation, as part of the larger Supply Chain team, which is around 18 Particles.&nbsp;<br><br>We are a hybrid team - you'll be in the office 3 days per week.</div>",
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  "key_responsibilities": "<ul><li><!--block-->Execute and manage day-to-day store allocation and replenishment activities across the retail store network.</li><li><!--block-->Build, improve, and maintain allocation tools, processes, and reporting to support a scalable and efficient retail operation.</li><li><!--block-->Develop allocation and replenishment plans using sales trends, traffic, store assortments, inventory levels, forecasts, and local demand signals.</li><li><!--block-->Ensure stores maintain healthy in-stock positions while balancing inventory productivity and minimizing excess stock.</li><li><!--block-->Define and manage SKU-level replenishment parameters, including min/max levels, safety stock, replenishment cadence, and back-of-house targets.</li><li><!--block-->Monitor product sell-through and store performance to recommend replenishment, transfer, redistribution, or exit strategies.</li><li><!--block-->Partner closely with Visual Merchandising to support assortment depth, floor presentation, and seasonal merchandising strategies by store.</li><li><!--block-->Track and analyze store-level KPIs, including in-stock rates, sell-through, SKU productivity, and inventory health.</li><li><!--block-->Identify and proactively address inventory risks, including stockouts, overstocks, slow movers, and allocation imbalances.</li><li><!--block-->Provide actionable store-level insights and recommendations at the SKU, collection, category, and regional level.</li><li><!--block-->Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Merchandising, Retail Operations, Warehouse, and Logistics teams to support smooth inventory flow and operational execution.</li><li><!--block-->Support new store openings, store transfers, promotional events, seasonal launches, and other key retail initiatives.</li><li><!--block-->Troubleshoot allocation and replenishment issues and drive timely resolution with cross-functional partners.</li><li><!--block-->Participate in seasonal hindsight reviews and contribute store-level inventory insights, opportunities, and process improvement recommendations.</li><li><!--block-->Continuously evaluate and improve allocation accuracy, replenishment effectiveness, and ways of working across the retail business.</li></ul>",
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  "skills_knowledge_expertise": "<ul><li><!--block-->5+ years of experience in retail allocation, replenishment, merchandise planning, or inventory planning within a multi-store retail environment.</li><li><!--block-->Strong understanding of store inventory flow, replenishment processes, and retail operational realities for physical stores and NOT eComm.</li><li><!--block-->Experience improving allocation processes, workflows, or reporting within a growing retail environment.</li></ul>",
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