Merchandise Planner

Description

Hi there, we’re Article. 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.

Supply Chain

Vancouver

$80,000 - $100,000 / year

This is a 16‑month term position (maternity leave coverage) starting May 11, 2026.

In our Supply Chain Planning team, this role is essential to driving category growth through data‑informed demand forecasting and strategic inventory management. This fits into our larger need to optimize supply‑chain efficiency and align inventory investments with financial and merchandising strategies—ensuring we meet customer demand while protecting profitability.

As a Piece (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.

We are a hybrid team coming in 3 days a week. The days are of your choosing. The supply‑chain planning team currently has around 17 members and is growing. As a Category Planner, you will report to the Manager, Category Planning. We are also a very collaborative team that works closely together in tackling issues and implementing solutions to relentlessly pursue remarkably better!

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts to support category growth and financial goals.
• Manage inventory levels to balance stock availability and financial targets, minimizing risks of overstock or stockouts.
• Own OTB execution, ensuring inventory investments align with merchandising and financial strategies.
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and business performance to refine forecasts.
• Track and report key performance indicators such as forecast accuracy, sell‑through, and inventory health.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to optimize category performance.
• Collaborate with Sourcing and Order Management teams to ensure alignment on vendor capacity and production planning.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance planning efficiency.
• We use G Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Google Docs, Meet, etc.) to work and Slack to collaborate and communicate, with your choice of Mac or PC device.

• 3+ years of experience in category planning, demand planning, or merchandising.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field (nice to have).

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex data into clear actions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Experience with supply‑chain planning tools such as SAP IBP, Blue Yonder (JDA), John Galt, Anaplan, or Tableau.

• Effective communication skills to share forecasts and collaborate across teams (sales, marketing, category management, finance, supply chain).
• Confidence in making decisions based on data and analysis.
• Ability to influence others and drive work forward.
• Strong time‑management and prioritization skills to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

• Legally able to work in Canada.
• Completion of a criminal background check.

• The salary range is $80,000 to $100,000. 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.

• 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.

• Excellent extended health and dental benefits packages.
• $1,000 health/lifestyle spending account
  * for your total physical and mental well‑being.
• TELUS Health App
  • Mental Health Assistance/Counseling.
  • Virtual medical appointments.

• The Article HQ is a converted warehouse, with an open accessible layout and…