Job Description

Merchandising Planner

ABOUT AGLC
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) is a dynamic organization leading Alberta\'s gaming, liquor and cannabis industries. Our team of high performers is driven to provide our customers with outstanding service and Albertans with choices they can trust.

ABOUT CANNABIS
The Cannabis branch collaborates with many internal and external stakeholders and suppliers to ensure a balance between consumer demand, social responsibility, product selection and economic benefit for the province. They also oversee the operations of retailer relations and the commercial cannabis strategy.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Merchandising Planner
Job Req: 2091
Location: St. Albert Office
Division/Branch: Liquor & Cannabis / Cannabis
Classification: Administrative Officer 2 (241)
Status: Union
Employment Status: Permanent Full Time
Salary: $61,721.28 - $81,024.84
Closing Date: August 22, 2023

NOTE: This Competition may be used to fill up to 2 permanent positions.

This position is considered Hybrid meaning that the incumbent will physically work 3 days per week in the St. Albert office and 2 days from their home residence.

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a Merchandise Planner to create and maintain financial plans regarding inventory forecasts, as well as effectively partner with our Category Management Specialists to identify and implement strategies to achieve the approved plans.

Reporting to the Manager, Cannabis Inventory Management & Business Processes, you will oversee and analyze inventory management, and aim to maximize profitability for the Cannabis business line through producing positive results in areas of sales, profit and inventory turnover. You will be responsible for developing inventory plans and forecasts based on supply and demand analysis. This position involves the ongoing analysis of inventory, turns and sales in order to ensure alignment with sales goals. You will make recommendations to leadership on inventory management, and work closely with the Category Management Specialists, controlling open to buy and ensuring alignment with inventory forecasts.

To be successful in this role, you must possess a strong understanding of financial measurements, sales, gross margin, inventory turn, weeks of supply and how to impact them. Your ability to analyze large data sets and draw insights to inform merchandising strategies is critical. You must be detail-oriented and a proactive problem solver. The successful candidate will have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively and must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with different levels is essential.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Completion of a two-year diploma in business or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years\' experience in inventory planning is required.
• Strong understanding of financial measurements, sales, gross margin, inventory turn, weeks of supply and how to impact them.
• High proficiency with Microsoft office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook), is an asset

• To be eligible to work for AGLC, you must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or eligible to work in Canada.
• While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to obtain a satisfactory security clearance and clean drivers abstract (if necessary) prior to employment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
• AGLC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission