We are partnering with a well-established organization in the retail and commercial supply sector to hire an Assortment Specialist who will support data-driven decisions related to product assortment and inventory strategy. In this role, you will analyze sales performance, product trends, and inventory data to help guide which products should remain in the core assortment, be expanded, or be discontinued.
You will work closely with internal teams across supply chain, sales, and category management to ensure product decisions align with market demand and operational needs. The role supports approximately 11 product categories, with the majority of analysis focused on key areas such as industrial footwear, industrial workwear, and commercial product lines. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining data analytics with business insight to influence product strategy.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a data-driven environment where analytics directly influence assortment and planning decisions. You will gain exposure to advanced tools and evolving technologies, including the integration of Microsoft Copilot and agent-based automation designed to streamline reporting and process workflows.
You will join a collaborative team where learning and development are encouraged. The organization supports innovation and continuous improvement, allowing you to develop your skills in analytics, retail operations, and assortment strategy while contributing to meaningful projects such as core assortment optimization.
You’ll analyze sales performance, margins, inventory levels, and product lifecycle data to support assortment optimization across multiple categories.
You’ll support core assortment management, helping the team determine which products to maintain, source, or discontinue.
In this role, you’ll identify high-performing and underperforming SKUs and provide insights to support category strategy decisions.
You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor inventory levels, manage inactive items, and coordinate SKU updates within internal systems.
You’ll assist with forecasting and reporting, using historical sales and vendor data to guide assortment planning.
You’ll contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives, supporting the implementation of AI-driven tools such as Microsoft Copilot and agent-based workflows.
2+ years of experience in data analytics, retail merchandising, inventory planning, or supply chain analysis
Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and data reporting tools
Experience working with SQL or database querying tools, and familiarity with analytics platforms such as Quantisense, KNIME, or DBvis is an asset
Confidence working with data models and interpreting large datasets to support business decisions
Understanding of inventory management and assortment planning concepts
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams
“We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with data and translating insights into practical improvements. This role plays a key part in helping our team make smarter assortment decisions and continue evolving how we support our customers.”
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