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Sales and Inventory Analyst needed

Jan. 24, 2012, 3:40 p.m.
Posts: 30
Joined: April 23, 2007

Arc’teryx is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative, high-end technical outdoor clothing and equipment. In the past year, we have gone from 406 employees, to over 480. Our ongoing success stems from an uncompromising passion to continuously challenge, and radically improve, the status quo.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical outdoor enthusiast to join our Forecasting team. As a Sales and Inventory Analyst, you will assist with forecasting sales for a range of product categories, work with sales and other department managers to create and manage forecasts throughout the sales cycle, and work to optimize the planning and allocation of inventory for retail stores.

What we’re looking for:
• An avid outdoor enthusiast
• 2-3 years experience in wholesale and/or retail inventory management (buying, forecast analysis, etc.), preferably within the outdoor or ski industries
• University education in Economics, Mathematics, Business or Statistics
• Detail-oriented with advanced analytical skills; very experienced with Excel, MS Access or Sequel, and other analytical tools
• Strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to function as part of multiple teams and be able to work with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working and managing multiple deadlines
• Creative problem solving ability with a willingness to adapt to a changing work environment

What you’ll be doing:
• Analyzing data to improve decisions relating to inventory requirements for both B2B and/or B2C business channels
• Participating in corporate budgeting and planning processes
• Working with corporate inventory forecasting and manufacturing teams to provide input on retail demand forecasts
• Studying historical trends and current market analysis to improve size and color forecasts
• Analyzing trends and preparing feedback for management
• Working to solve problems related to distribution, fulfillment and consumer satisfaction
• Facilitating special order programs for consumer demand
• Assisting the Manager, Forecasting and/or Executive team in specific tasks and projects as assigned

What’s in it for you:
• You can combine where you work with how you play
• You get to put your strong analytical skills to good use
• The opportunity to help develop tools and process to accommodate corporate growth
• The ability to do all of this in a fun, casual company that supports and encourages work-life balance

If this opportunity excites you, then please apply by forwarding your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format to [email protected]. It is important to quote “1111-SalesInv-nsmb” in the subject line of your email.

Jan. 25, 2012, 10:51 a.m.
Posts: 1647
Joined: Jan. 12, 2010

Are you able to provide any details with respect to work location?

Jan. 25, 2012, 3:15 p.m.
Posts: 179
Joined: Feb. 5, 2010

I'm going to go out on a limb and say it'll be at the North Van office (Dollarton Hwy, just off the #1).

Jan. 25, 2012, 5:50 p.m.
Posts: 3483
Joined: Nov. 27, 2002

That job sounds horrendously dull. Isn't their a computer program that do that :)

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