Inventory Allocation Planner
Article
CA$78,000 - CA$88,000 / year
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Description
This role focuses on monitoring stock levels, making allocation adjustments, and supporting day-to-day inventory distribution across fulfillment centers and regions. This position is critical in maintaining regional inventory availability and supporting the Manager, Inventory Allocation in execution and reporting.
We are looking for someone who has proven experience as a partner to the business. You will need to be an advisor and influence/guide major stakeholders on decisions that are backed by data and your subject matter expertise.Â
Key Responsibilities
- Execute inventory allocation plans to maintain regional OSA.
- Monitor inventory levels, perform inventory allocation to warehouses, and recommend stock transfers to prevent stockouts or overstock situations.
- Analyze stock movement trends and provide insights to improve inventory placement.
- Ensure real-time updates on stock availability and recommend adjustments based on demand fluctuations.
- Track and report key inventory allocation metrics, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Work closely with Sourcing, Inbound Logistics and warehouse teams to resolve inventory-related execution challenges.
- Identify and escalate potential risks affecting inventory flow and availability.
- Collaborate with Merchandise Planning teams to align allocation strategies with business needs.
- Communicate inventory status and concerns with internal stakeholders to facilitate resolution.
- Support continuous improvement efforts in allocation processes and inventory management systems.
- Use AI tools, with training and support as needed, to improve inventory analysis, identify trends and potential risks, and support allocation decisions.
- Review AI-generated insights and recommendations using inventory, demand, supply, and business knowledge.
- Identify opportunities to use AI to simplify and automate repetitive analysis, reporting, and allocation processes.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- 3+ years of experience in Inventory Allocation, Supply Chain Planning, or Logistics.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets for inventory analysis.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable strategies.
- Proficiency in inventory management systems (IMS, WMS) and reporting tools (Tableau, Excel).
- Willingness to learn and use AI tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and problem-solving in daily work.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and adapt to dynamic business needs.
- Ability to influence others to get the results needed to move a project forward.
Benefits
- The salary range is $78,000 to $88,000Â
- Starting salary is determined by your transferable skills, knowledge, work experience, and the hiring teamâs budget, which is based on business needs, market compensation data, and internal equity
- We believe in Winning Together. When Article hits its annual financial goals, eligible employees will receive a cash bonus
- 4% RRSP matched contributions through Wealthsimple
- 15 days of vacation*
- 1 extra day off (Inclusion and Diversity Day)
- 6 well-being (sick) daysÂ
- Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office
- Work remotely (anywhere in the world) for up to 3 weeks
- Excellent extended health, dental and vision benefits
- $1000 health/lifestyle spending account* for your total physical and mental well-being
- TELUS Health App
- Mental Health Assistance/CounselingÂ
- Virtual medical appointments
- The Article HQ is a converted warehouse, with an open accessible layout and no offices (even for our founders)
- Work from your desk, an Article sofa, collaboration spaces, or a private meeting room
- Standup desks can be requested too
- Our kitchens are stocked with salty, sweet and healthy snacks, & all the premium coffees and teas to keep you buzzingÂ
- Onsite fitness equipment with showers and towel service
- Pickleball, badminton, and table tennis matches happen, from very competitive to very casual
- A dog-friendly office - well-socialized pups are welcome
- Free street parking (first come, first serve; no reserved spots for senior leaders)
- Indoor secure bike storage with change rooms and showers
- 20-minute walk to either Main Street- Science World or VCC Clark Skytrain stationsÂ
- 45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family)Â
Benefits
- Wealth: The salary range is $78,000 to $88,000 Starting salary is determined by your transferable skills, knowledge, work experience, and the hiring teamâs budget, which is based on business needs, market compensation data, and internal equity We believe in Winning Together. When Article hits its annual financial goals, eligible employees will receive a cash bonus 4% RRSP matched contributions through Wealthsimple Life: 15 days of vacation* 1 extra day off (Inclusion and Diversity Day) 6 well-being (sick) days Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office Work remotely (anywhere in the world) for up to 3 weeks Total Health: Excellent extended health, dental and vision benefits $1000 health/lifestyle spending account* for your total physical and mental well-being TELUS Health AppMental Health Assistance/Counseling Virtual medical appointments Office Space: The Article HQ is a converted warehouse, with an open accessible layout and no offices (even for our founders) Work from your desk, an Article sofa, collaboration spaces, or a private meeting roomStandup desks can be requested too Our kitchens are stocked with salty, sweet and healthy snacks, & all the premium coffees and teas to keep you buzzing Onsite fitness equipment with showers and towel service Pickleball, badminton, and table tennis matches happen, from very competitive to very casual A dog-friendly office - well-socialized pups are welcome Getting here: Free street parking (first come, first serve; no reserved spots for senior leaders) Indoor secure bike storage with change rooms and showers 20-minute walk to either Main Street- Science World or VCC Clark Skytrain stations Extra: 45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family) *Prorated
About this role
Article's Inventory Allocation Planner role sits at the intersection of supply chain execution and strategic decision-making. You'll own the day-to-day work of monitoring stock levels, directing inventory transfers across fulfillment centers, and analyzing demand patterns to keep regional availability optimizedâall while serving as a data-backed advisor to cross-functional teams including Sourcing, Logistics, and Merchandise Planning. This is hands-on operational work paired with the responsibility to influence stakeholders and escalate risks that could disrupt inventory flow.
The position requires at least three years in inventory allocation, supply chain planning, or logistics, along with solid technical skills in inventory and warehouse management systems, Excel, and reporting tools like Tableau. Article is actively integrating AI into this role, so comfort learning and applying AI tools to streamline analysis and allocation decisions is important. You'll need strong analytical ability to translate large datasets into actionable strategies, attention to detail, and the interpersonal skills to guide decisions across teams with competing priorities.
The hybrid setup offers three days onsite at Article's Vancouver warehouse-turned-HQ with flexibility to work remotely up to three weeks annually. The compensation package includes a $78,000â$88,000 salary, 4% RRSP matching, performance bonuses tied to company goals, comprehensive health benefits, and a 45% employee discount on furniture. Beyond the standard perks, the office includes fitness equipment, casual sports, and a dog-friendly environment.
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