Chatters, proudly Canadian owned with over 115 locations and growing, has an opening for an Inventory Analyst to join our dynamic team.
Reporting to the Manager of Supply and Demand Planning, the Inventory Analyst is responsible for the allocation of merchandise to the stores, inventory analysis and purchase orders. The Inventory Analyst will work cross functional with the Merchants, Planning and Store Operations to ensure that the stores have an optimal product mix to maximize sales.
 A little about the role:

• Analyze sales and inventory data to make informed decisions regarding replenishment of items at the store level.
• Analyze and make recommendations to optimize and control inventory levels while meeting business requirements.
• Manage inventory orders at the SKU level to align with demand forecasts for all stores and warehouses.
• Allocate inventory to stores based on sales trends and seasonal demand shifts.
• Coordinate shipments with Warehouse and vendors/ stores to ensure timely product delivery.
• Suggest and implement improvements to reduce stock shortages and overstock issues.
• Continuously review inventory data to refine future replenishment strategies.
• Track sales and inventory performance, identifying gaps between projections and actual results.
• Issue purchase and allocation requisitions daily as required.
• Working closely with the planning team to ensure that inventory levels are maintained to achieve sales targets.
• Monitor purchase orders: ensuring salon credits, supplier credits, and inventory records are reconciled.
• Initiative to see beyond the day-to-day business and seek opportunities to maximize the sales potential.
• Establish and maintain significant cross-functional relationships with the buying team, distribution center, store operations and other departments.
• Assist and support senior management in implementing the company vision and goals through execution of inventory management transactions and processes.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by the Inventory Manager.

A little about you:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or post-secondary education or equivalent experience relating to inventory management.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in inventory management or a similar discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with MRP systems.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in retail allocation.
• Experience in generating reports related to inventory variance, turnover, returns etc.
• Distribution Retail and/or Beauty Industry experience preferred.
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills; team building skills.
• Strong conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, time management and planning skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of working in an ERP system ideally business central.

What we can offer. Great employees deserve great benefits, like:

• Discounted products and salon services
• Competitive wage rates
• Medical and dental
• Employer RRSP contributions
• Plus, lots of opportunities to learn and grow!

If you're ready for a friendly, fun and fast-paced environment with endless opportunity to take your career further, submit your application to us today!
Chatters prioritizes diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Want to get to know us a little better? Come check us out: https://www.chatters.ca

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