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Remote Merchandise Planner Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

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Edmonton, AB · On-site +1

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Remote Merchandise Planner information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the remote merchandise planner position?

Succeeding as a Remote Merchandise Planner requires strong analytical skills, experience in inventory management, a relevant bachelor's degree, and a solid understanding of retail math. Familiarity with planning and forecasting software such as SAP, Oracle Retail, or Excel is often expected, along with knowledge of retail analytics tools. Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities are essential soft skills, especially when collaborating across remote teams. These competencies are crucial to ensure effective merchandise strategies, accurate inventory levels, and alignment with company sales goals in a distributed work environment.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a remote merchandise planner?

A Remote Merchandise Planner typically starts their day reviewing sales and inventory reports to assess product performance and identify trends. They collaborate virtually with buying, marketing, and supply chain teams to align on assortment strategies, replenishment plans, and promotional activities. The role involves using planning tools to forecast demand, develop purchase plans, and provide recommendations to optimize stock levels across multiple channels. Frequent communication and coordination with colleagues ensure that merchandise strategies are responsive to shifting trends and business goals. This remote position offers autonomy and flexibility, but also requires proactive communication and self-motivation to drive results.

What is a remote merchandise planner?

A Remote Merchandise Planner is responsible for analyzing sales data, forecasting inventory needs, and developing merchandise strategies to optimize product performance—all while working remotely. They collaborate with buying, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure the right products are available at the right time. This role involves data-driven decision-making to maximize profitability and minimize excess inventory. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in merchandising software, and an understanding of market trends are essential for success in this position.

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Refinery Planner (NA)

CoAdvantage

Edmonton, AB • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago


Job description

ABOUT TRINDENT


Trindent Consulting is a global management consulting firm that specializes in technical augmentation in the energy sector, specifically downstream oil & gas and large energy users. We are a profit improvement firm, first and foremost.

We've helped over 100 clients achieve significant financial benefits that yield between 500-1500% return-on-investment within the 1st year - and we've done that without capital investments or software changes of any kind.

Established in 2008, Trindent Consulting has quickly garnered a reputation as a firm that Makes It Happen. We are ranked as one of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies by Canadian Business and GROWTH 500 for 7 years in a row and named one of the Fastest-Growing Consulting Firms by Consulting Magazine in 2015 through 2020.

Trindent Consulting specializes in process engineering & optimization. Without capital investment we create actionable ways to sustainably increase refinery margins by 2-3%.

Refineries are extraordinarily complex businesses. Trindent specializes in several ultra-high value niches within refineries where tens of millions of dollars in performance improvement may be captured in the short-term.

Underpinned by data analytics, industry know-how, and technical experience; Trindent has implemented improvement engagements in over 40 refineries globally.

BUSINESS EXPANSION


Our Value Chain Optimization (VCO) practice is expanding globally. As part of this dynamic growth, we are building a strong pipeline of talent to support upcoming projects. While opportunities are not immediate, we are activelyengagingwith experienced professionals to identify qualified engineers in advance of client demand.We are gearing up for 20-25% growth and we hope you will join us on this journey!

We are open to discussing opportunities for permanent and contract roles, as well as roles that have 25%, 50% & 75% travel. In Canada, we are specifically interested in hiring via 2 hubs; Sarnia & Edmonton.

THE OPPORTUNITY


We have opportunities for Refinery Planners with strong experience in LP modelling, refinery economics, and crude optimization to support high-impact engagements across downstream oil & gas operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


Refinery Planning & Optimization
Develop short- and medium-term refinery plans aligned to crude supply, unit constraints, and product demand, execute and maintain LP models (Aspen PIMS / GRTMPS or equivalent), perform scenario and sensitivity analysis, drive Gross Refining Margin (GRM) maximization.


Crude & Feedstock Evaluation
Evaluate crude slates and opportunity crudes, conduct crude blending and assay analysis, support trading teams with crude valuation.


Economic Analysis & Reporting
Analyze GRM, product cracks, and margin drivers, conduct Plan vs Actual analysis, build financial models (NPV, IRR), prepare management reporting.


Cross-Functional Integration
Collaborate with trading, operations, scheduling, and finance teams to support integrated decision-making.


Scheduling & Inventory
Support crude scheduling and tank farm operations, optimize inventory and logistics.


Model Development
Improve and possibly build LP models, support data validation and digitalization initiatives.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE


LP modelling tools (PIMS, GRTMPS), refinery economics and optimization, strong understanding of refining processes (distillation, conversion, blending), crude and feedstock evaluation, production planning and scheduling systems, scenario and sensitivity analysis, strong data analytics (Excel, VBA), data validation and digitalization, market awareness (crude/products, margin drivers), cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management.

QUALIFICATIONS


Degree in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering, 1-10+ years' experience depending on level.


WORK LOCATION & FLEXIBILITY


Permanent and contract roles available.

Onsite (client-facing) and remote opportunities.

Travel requirements may range from 25% to 75% depending on project needs.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN


Work on complex refinery optimization projects.

Join a fast-growing, dynamic environment.

Exposure to diverse projects and clients across Canada and possibly US.

We measure our success by our clients' results.


Join us and Make It Happen!