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Merchandising Analyst/Allocations

Team Town is Canada’s newest and leading destination for Team Sports. A contemporary and inviting design meets a high-service model that embodies the principle of full end-to-end service. The ethos of inclusivity will run deep at Team Town Sports and will be best reflected in the staff that bring product expertise and passion for sports to consumers, as well as the categories of products available to them.

Enthusiasts and professionals across a wealth of sports including hockey, soccer, baseball/softball, basketball, volleyball, cricket, curling, lacrosse, football, rugby and ringette will be able to find everything they need for all team sports under one roof. Team Town Sports is proud to offer the latest in simulation technology, deep service expertise, and custom fitting for equipment, making it the premier destination for all Canadians at all levels of sport and skill level.

YOU are a coach, athlete, and player. You have in depth knowledge of the products we carry because you play in the arenas, courts, and fields of these sports. You believe in the spirit of team, adapting to the ever-changing environment, being part of constant innovation and working alongside the best coaches, captains, teammates, and in the industry.

Your Responsibilities:

• Purchase order maintenance and tracking as well as close and cancel updates
• Assist in the development, coordination and review of merchandise assortments by door/network
• General support in supplying ad needs as determined by buying staff
• Responsible for replenishment of inventory, SKU maintenance and allocation/ for core SKUs
• Recommends inventory requirements through detailed analysis by SKU/store and works with Merchant and Vendors to forecast replenishment product needed for rolling 12 months
• Identifies unproductive inventory (i.e., discontinued, excess, etc.) and works with merchants and the sales channels to sell through this inventory in a timely manner
• Data entry of product information (PO’s) in various systems as required
• Works with vendors on inventory availability, managing purchase orders, and tracking shipments
• Ensure the daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly checklists are being reviewed and managed by POD
• Balances inventory required for promotions and seasonal requirements and allocates inventory in advance to ensure inventory is in stock to support sales
• Works with stores to ensure timely receipt of shipments
• Partner with Merchant to plan inventory capacity and replenishment by fixture and for Planogram programs
• Accurate data entry of product information in various systems as required
• Work with Store Operations on communications by providing timely execution updates, status and issue resolution
• Ensure the daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly checklists are being reviewed and managed
• Initiate and manage changes to purchase orders
• Item setup and maintenance for multiple web assortments
• Responsible for procurement and execution of SKU level marketing information, including the creation of landing pages, if necessary, i.e., images and copy
• Enters markdowns and administers systems needs; Director of Purchasing to approve
• Collaborate with the store, buyer and planning teams on the implementation of assortment, allocation, space and replenishment strategies
• Build reports for size curve analysis
• Work with Planning Analyst as needed to ensure proper in-stock levels, balancing store sales to inventory ratios and working within Open to Buy
• Create bulk PO’s
• New store planning – product execution, process paperwork to execute plan, coordinate product and acquire supporting product needs
• Create reports to analyze sales, margin, and inventory to support category initiatives at the store level

What You Offer

• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• 3-5 years’ work experience in retail planning, buying or merchandising
• Detailed orientated with a sense of urgency to follow-up
• Strong computer skills, proficient with PC based applications including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Business knowledge of retail inventory management, merchandising concepts and operations
• A love of fashion, sport and a healthy, active lifestyle
• Be customer centric; listening, understanding and responding to customer needs while being committed to the customer first philosophy; this applies to both internal and external customers
• Ability to process information/merchandise through Oracle and order entry systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Post-secondary education (University preferred) with a focus on retail, marketing or finance
• Perform duties with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to multi-task and easily adapt to current business trends; ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
• Passion and strong understanding of footwear/apparel/hardgoods
• Experience in data entry and data management

What We Provide

• Professional growth and development
• Competitive compensation
• Access to the best brands and vendors including training and learning opportunities
• Wicked employee discount (cost + 10%)