Inventory Demand Planner – Merchandising

Best Buy Canada

Inventory Demand Planner at Best Buy Canada analyzing sales data and managing inventory for retail and online. Collaborating with vendors and optimizing replenishment strategies while working remotely in Vancouver, BC.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$60,000 - CA$65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong analytical skills to interpret inventory and sales data, along with effective communication and collaboration abilities to partner with vendors and support team objectives.

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Hard Skills

Inventory ManagementData AnalysisPurchase Order CreationInventory ForecastingReplenishment PlanningSales ForecastingVendor Performance AnalysisData TrackingQuantitative AnalysisExcel

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCritical ThinkingTeam PlayerAnalytical InsightProblem SolvingCollaborationAdaptabilityAttention to DetailDecision MakingInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Retail BuyingInventory ControlSupply Chain ManagementSales DataVendor ManagementReplenishment ParametersCustomer AvailabilityPerformance MetricsRetail PlanningData-Driven Decision Making

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze our inventory and sales data and provide your analytical insights.
Partner with our vendors around the world and analyze vendor performance to make informed decisions with our buyers.
Review and adjust location replenishment parameters and allocate the right quantities to each store and online.
Perform purchase order creation, tracking and receipts flow management to meet company objectives.
Perform monthly inventory forecasting.
Develop and communicate customer availability mitigation strategies to support sales forecasts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-4 years of retail buying, inventory management, or planning experience
2+ years of retail experience
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel – you love data!
Strong communication skills
Critical thinking – have a “seek to understand” approach
Great team player

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee discounts on awesome tech from day one
Flexible health benefits and wellness program
TFSA and RRSP programs
100% matched company pension plan
Training programs to build new and transferable skills