Inventory / Merchandise Analyst - Military veterans preferred

**Inventory / Merchandise Analyst**

Merchandising & Purchasing Richmond, British Columbia Minimum Experience **Mid-level** Compensation **Commensurate with experience** Since 1981, Staub has been one of Canada's leading distributors of technology solutions focused on residential and commercial AV integrators, and the automotive electronics installers. We are a trusted business partner to the Canadian market with a dedication to customer service, operational excellence and offering a broad selection of solution?oriented products.

At Staub Electronics, we recognize the value of teamwork, strong leadership and open communication. We have created a work environment where our people thrive and grow. Investing in a long-term career and in your future is a commitment that Staub is dedicated to. We prioritize helping you develop your talents and nurture your career aspirations. We are deeply passionate about our people and the results we know they can achieve when given the right tools, environment, support and opportunity to perform at their best.

We offer an energetic, social and friendly work environment with the ongoing goal of our people becoming a stronger part of the Staub community. Our regular staff events include summer BBQs, staff lunches, birthday and employee anniversary celebrations, and semi-annual team building events. We also offer a competitive compensation plan that includes:

* Extended health insurance covering medical, dental, life and disability

* Employee bonus plan (EBP)

* Employee wellness & prosperity plans

* Annual paid time-off for charitable volunteering

* Employee discounts on the products we sell

Our people are our biggest asset and we want everyone on the team to be excited about working at Staub.

About the role:

Staub Electronics is seeking an Inventory / Merchandise Analyst to work in our office in Richmond, BC . In this capacity you will work with our buyers to analyze inventory data and provide recommendations for purchasing and replenishment across all product lines and vendors. You will build and expand on our analytical tools to help support our team make more timely and accurate decisions around what to buy, and when. You will build knowledge of our direct import vendors and products to develop the appropriate purchasing plan that results in adequate inventory coverage and stocking levels. You will learn the full cycle of purchasing from item setup, pricing, demand planning, issuing purchase orders, and closing goods receipts.

About you:

You are an experienced analyst with 2+ years of experience in this capacity. You have a passion for procurement, numbers and winning! You are customer-centric in your thinking and love to support your teammates. You are analytical, have a high level of attention to detail, expert level Excel and ERP skills and flourish in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. You thrive in a medium sized company where you can build friendships with your teammates and make a direct impact through your efforts. You are looking for a workplace that you can love and enjoy coming to each day.

We bring together the best people, partners, and products to make lives more enjoyable, connected, and secure. We move fast and love to win. People are our biggest asset and the key to our success. Our company tenets are:

* Be an Owner - Bias for action. Raise the bar. Think BIG. Deliver results. Stay connected. Earn the trust of others.

* Be the Best Place to Work - Hire and develop the best. Be a leader. Serve and empower others. Celebrate success. Have fun.

* Learn Every Day - Be curios. Embrace change. Be tolerant. Humbly challenge decisions. After debate , commit.

* Obsess Over Customers - Start with the customer. Make thins simple, reliable and valuable. Embrace the golden rule.

What youll do:

* Support buyers with daily, weekly, monthly buying of products through timely and accurate analysis

* Analyze historical demand and future forecasts to support weekly replenishment orders

* Work with vendors to secure accurate and up to date timelines on new and existing product lines

* Review inventory reports to ensure in-stock quantities and KPIs are met

* Review order frequency and forecast and adjust as needed

The skills and abilities you need:

* 2+ years of analyst or buying experience

* The capacity to analyze data and turn the results into a plan of action

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Above average MS Office skills including expert Excel knowledge

* Previous experience with SAP Business One or similar ERP system

* A solid understanding of the AV industry including residential, commercial and automotive segments is a plus

Responsibilities

* Analysis of current inventory levels for demand forecasting purposes

* Support streamlining inventory control and supply chain functions

* Working with buyers, analyze current procedures and optimize for efficiency, cost reduction and greater customer satisfaction

* Support the purchasing team with replenishing inventory

* Develop action plans to effectively manage inventory levels and to optimize inventory stock requirements

* Ensure stock levels and costing are accurate for all inventoried items

* Address inventory issues as they arise; identify root causes to fix

* Enforce inventory management policies and procedures as defined by Merchandise Manage

Location Richmond, British Columbia Minimum Experience Mid-level Compensation Commensurate with experience