Department: Regional Supply Chain – NAM
Capability: DTC Planning & Allocations - NAM
Location: North Vancouver, Hybrid
Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:
As a Senior Demand Forecast Analyst – NAM, you will sit at the intersection of data science and commercial planning, building and improving the statistical forecasting models that underpin demand planning capability. You will enhance baseline forecast generation, evaluate and implement new forecasting techniques, and drive automation that reduces manual intervention and improves the quality of the demand signal. Working closely with demand planning partners, you will translate complex model outputs into clear, actionable insights that improve forecast adoption and sharpen in-season decisions. This is a role for someone who combines technical depth with business curiosity, communicates with confidence across both analytical and commercial audiences, and is energized by continuously raising the bar on forecasting maturity.
This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid remote work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
Meet Your Future Team:
The DTC Planning & Allocations – NAM team translates business priorities into integrated plans across Retail and eCommerce, incorporating local demand signals, channel strategies, and market context. The team positions inventory effectively by channel, supports replenishment and inventory flow decisions, and drives aligned decisions that support growth, profitability, and customer experience across Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, and Allocations.
If you were in the Senior Demand Forecast Analyst - NAM role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:
- Developing and maintaining statistical forecasting models, enhancing baseline forecast generation, and evaluating and implementing new forecasting techniques
- Improving forecast accuracy by identifying patterns, trends, and demand drivers, and continuously evolving modelling approaches to strengthen the demand signal
- Driving automation and process improvement to reduce manual overrides, and reporting on visualizing data to communicate findings to planning and commercial partners
- Partnering with demand planning teams to improve forecast adoption, balancing model output with business context to ensure forecasts are both technically sound and commercially relevant
- Translating complex analytical outputs into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders across planning, merchandising, and commercial functions
Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:
- Expanding your modelling scope across additional categories, channels, or regions as Arc’teryx continues to grow its analytical and planning capabilities
- Contributing to the development of enterprise-level forecasting frameworks and automation infrastructure that benefits the broader planning organization
Are you our next Senior Demand Forecast Analyst - NAM?
- You have a bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or a related field
- You have 5+ years of experience in Forecasting, Data Science, or Advanced Analytics, with a strong background in statistical forecasting and predictive modelling
- You are proficient in Python, R Studio, and/or SQL
- You have hands-on experience with forecasting techniques including Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA), Seasonal ARIMA (SARIMA), and Exponential Smoothing (ETS)
- You have experience working with large, complex datasets and bring strong data visualization skills to communicate your findings clearly and compellingly
- You have a strong understanding of retail KPIs including forecast accuracy, bias, sell-through, and weeks of stock, and you apply that commercial lens to make your models more relevant to the business
- You translate complex data into actionable business insights, and you communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders with clarity and confidence
- You are experienced in automating forecasting processes, reducing manual intervention, and continuously improving the quality and reliability of demand signals
- You partner effectively with demand planning teams, balance model output with business context, and bring a curious, improvement-oriented mindset to everything you build
- You have experience mentoring and developing others, sharing specialized knowledge to support team growth and build capability within your area
Compensation:
Total Rewards
Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.
We’re committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.
In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:
- Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
- Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
- Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
- Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).
*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.
Equal Opportunity
Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.
Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.
All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.
Leave it Better
We believe that the mountains transform us, that how we adventure matters, and that there’s always a better way.
Join us in creating positive change in ourselves, our communities, and the world.
Live it. Get out there - the mountains make us better
Disruptive evolution. In pursuit of better. Always.
Commit. We set bold objectives and see them through.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in forecasting, data science, or advanced analytics
- Strong background in statistical forecasting and predictive modeling
- Proficiency in Python, R Studio, and/or SQL
- Hands-on experience with ARIMA, SARIMA, and Exponential Smoothing forecasting techniques
- Experience working with large, complex datasets
- Strong data visualization skills
- Understanding of retail KPIs, including forecast accuracy, bias, sell-through, and weeks of stock
- Ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
- Experience automating forecasting processes and reducing manual intervention
- Experience partnering with demand planning teams and balancing model output with business context
- Experience mentoring and developing others
- Eligibility to work in Canada
Arc'teryx Equipment Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Arc'teryx Equipment and has not been reviewed or approved by Arc'teryx Equipment.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Coverage extends to part‑time employees and includes gender‑affirming care, fertility and family‑planning drugs, and adult orthodontia, with options that consider diverse household structures. Mental‑health supports and broad eligibility reinforce access across employee groups.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A generous gear discount, periodic free gear, outdoor outings, and recognition programs like Arc’Adventure align with an outdoor‑oriented culture. Wellness resources such as a flexible wellness account, Headspace access, mental‑health reimbursements, Wellness Days, and an EAP enhance non‑cash value.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — A structured bonus program applies to all regular employees with targets tied to company performance and job level, aiming for equity across roles. Additional mechanisms such as annual incentive opportunities and referral bonuses are also available.
Arc'teryx Equipment Insights
What We Do
Arc’teryx is a global design company based in North Vancouver, B.C. that specializes in technical high-performance outerwear and equipment. We design and manufacture a wide range of mountain sports outdoor apparel and equipment for all conditions and experiences, including mountaineering, ice and rock climbing, skiing, snowboarding, and trail running. Our company is built on a passionate and relentless commitment to design, craftsmanship and performance. We have a unique construction process that enables us to create technical products that can be trusted to perform at the point of extreme need. We are uniquely positioned in our industry as we have our own factory located in New Westminster, BC, which enables us to build products with a meticulous focus on detail and performance. We leverage this manufacturing knowledge and share it with our global partner factories. In the Coast Mountain Range behind our headquarters and design centre in North Vancouver, we field test our products in real world conditions allowing us to create the best-fitting, longest-lasting, highest-performing technical products available. We distribute our outerwear and equipment through more than 3,000 retail locations worldwide, in over 40 countries globally, including 38 branded and outlet stores in Europe, North America and Asia. The company started with six employees in 1989 and now has more than 1000 employees in Canada.
