The Planner/Buyer is a conscientious person who will integrate the team of purchasing, forecasting and inventory which is accountable for a portfolio of brands. We're growing fast in Canada, and we're actively building in-house tools to automate the most repetitive parts of this work, from forecast revisions to invoice processing. Analyzing available data and AI-assisted forecast recommendations to improve demand forecast accuracy for your portfolio, using forecasting software as one of the tools and applying your judgment where the numbers don't tell the whole story Using MRP and order planning tools to analyze product needs, accept or modify purchase orders Managing the purchasing cycle for your portfolio Contributing to process improvement, including using and giving feedback on the in-house tools we build to automate repetitive work (for example, tools that speed up vendor invoice processing), and helping test recent ones as they roll out Focusing your time on exceptions and judgment calls as routine, high-volume tasks are increasingly handled by automation,
and using that freed-up time for deeper analysis and closer collaboration with Product Managers Required: 3–5 years in purchasing/planning, ERP experience, strong Excel Strong understanding of supply chain fundamentals Knowledge of, or a genuine interest in, bikes, cycling and outdoor gear. This is a real asset for this role: understanding the products the way our commercial team does sharpens your judgment on assortment, demand and vendor decisions, and candidates with this background stand out to us Demand Planning and/or forecasting experience is a plus. Strong Excel skills (are you the go to when someone has an Excel question?) ASCM certificates in Planning or Technology is a plus but not required. A keen understanding of how to help drive team success Being flexible and genuinely energized by change: we're actively redesigning parts of this role as new tools and processes roll out, and we're looking for someone who wants to help shape that evolution, including managing multiple shifting priorities along the way
📌 Buyer (Inventory Planner) (Levis)
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📍 Levis