Inventory Planning Analyst

Simons was founded in 1840 by John Simons in Quebec City. Originally a dry goods store, the family company is known today for accessible and inspired fashion. It is committed to cultivating creativity and building meaningful relationships with its staff, partners, and clientele. The company cares about the environment and about the communities in which it does business.

Simons is recognized as a fashion authority with an original shopping concept. Exclusive collections, emerging local and nationally recognized brands, and pieces by top designer names are all available under one roof in the store’s distinctive zones.

In a stimulating and constantly evolving environment, the Inventory Planning Analyst is responsible for ensuring the distribution of merchandise to our stores in accordance with planning requirements and sales trends. The analyst supports the buying team, the distribution centre, and store managers. They also communicate with the various stakeholders involved to ensure the proper functioning of the replenishment system and the optimization of merchandise shipments.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize merchandise allocation to maximize sales and profitability.
• Configure and execute inventory rebalancing across stores.
• Manage parameters and rules within the replenishment system, ensuring optimal inventory distribution between the distribution centre and stores.
• Analyze stock shortages and excess inventory in stores and implement the necessary corrective actions.
• Resolve issues and develop solutions to improve inventory management and stock movement.
• Prepare performance reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations and Logistics Management, or any other education related to retail operations.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook and Excel.
• Bilingualism in French and English, both spoken and written, in order to communicate daily with store teams across the country.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills, with demonstrated initiative.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Experience working in a retail environment (an asset).
• Experience in inventory management or supply chain replenishment (an asset).
• Knowledge of systems or applications related to supply chain optimization (an asset).

Key Benefits Offered

• Telemedicine service and assistance program for staff members and their families.
• Group insurance plan and RRSP, with employer contribution.
• Up to 40% off your purchases at Simons.

At Simons, people are at the heart of all that we do. We pay special attention to the well-being of our employees and their families, highlighting important moments that mark their journey, including service anniversaries and significant life milestones.

Creativity, community, and respect are an integral part of our DNA. We offer everyone the opportunity to build a career that’s suited to them, whether that’s at our stores, head office, or Campus in Quebec City. Proud to recognize our teams’ contributions, we provide competitive work conditions as well as a comprehensive and scalable range of benefits. We also promote flexibility and a welcoming, inclusive, and caring work environment, where everybody can reach their full potential.

Take this opportunity to join our dedicated team and make a difference at a company where people are the top priority.