Retail Category Planner -Forecasting & Inventory Optimization
Position Title: Retail Category Planner - Forecasting & Inventory
Location: Burlington, ON In-Office
Department: Procurement
At Gen7, we’re a passionate, fast-moving team working alongside multiple First Nation communities to bring wealth, opportunity, and decision-making power back into Indigenous hands.
We’re not just building a company; we’re building a movement. At Gen7 LP, we’re not just a fuel brand—we’re on a mission to build a better future for the next seven generations. We support our communities and serve our customers with care, respect, and purpose. We’re proud of our roots, and we’re looking for great people to join us as we grow.
Key responsibilities
· Forecast demand for retail products using historical sales, seasonality, promotions, and store-level consumption patterns.
· Establish and maintain min/max levels, safety stock, reorder points, and order frequency based on lead time variability and service-level targets.
· Monitor forecast accuracy and adjust planning parameters to improve availability and reduce overstock.
· Apply ABC classification, Pareto analysis, and inventory control principles to prioritize high-impact SKUs.
· Analyze sales velocity, margin, and aging inventory to recommend assortment changes (list, delist, replace).
· Recommend actions to improve working capital and reduce shrink/obsolescence (order cycle changes, SKU rationalization, cross-location balancing).
· Create & Support store planograms with data-driven replenishment and purchasing strategies.
· Support sourcing decisions through demand projections, purchasing plans, and quotation analysis.
· Evaluate supplier performance based on reliability, responsiveness, cost, and service outcomes.
· Collaborate with suppliers and operations to align replenishment strategy with demand patterns.
· Initiate or recommend purchase orders aligned with forecasted demand and approved sourcing strategies.
Requires frequent communication on a weekly basis with store managers and operations to ensure accuracy in inventories
· Investigate and resolve PO, invoice, and receipt discrepancies with Finance and Operations.
· Maintain accurate item master and planning parameters within ERP systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Analytics, Engineering, or related field.
- Strong understanding of core inventory management and demand planning principles.
- Advanced Excel skills (XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, pivot tables, Power Query; basic macros preferred).
- Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools.
- Experience working with ERP or inventory/purchasing systems.
- Experience in convenience retail, FMCG, or high-SKU environments preferred
Please note that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position will not be used in our current recruitment process. Candidates may use AI in preparing their application materials if they desire to do so. Additionally, this position is a new vacancy.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
