The Planner is responsible for collaborating with the buying team to provide a merchandise management framework to drive the business and maximise profit. The role delivers detailed multi-dimensional plans, forecasts and analysis that enhances assortment decisions, vendor negotiations, inventory and markdown management. Key Responsibilities

Prepare and own merchandise plans that align with corporate strategy and deliver maximum full price sales and profit

Build a strong partnership with merchant/buying counterparts, to collaborate on planning decisions and opportunities

Produce and Interpret appropriate levels of end of season analysis to support optimising planning and buying decisions

Manage plan integrity across all relevant hierarchies including merchandise, store and seasons

Maintain plans across all relevant metrics including sales, markdown, margin, receipts and other inventory actions

Manage in season performance through the reforecasting cycle to improve inventory productivity and drive profit

Maintain forecasts across all relevant metrics and hierarchies to ensure a clear understanding of opportunities and risks

Produce and interpret appropriate levels of in-season analysis to drive inventory recommendations & decisions

Collaborate with merchant/buying counterparts to follow through on opportunities to mitigate risk and drive sales, full price sell-through & profit

Work with Assistant Planners and Allocation Analysts to manage inventory levels to maximise opportunity across the network

Where relevant, maintain accurate Demand Forecasts/Auto-Replenishment models and manage open to buy accordingly

Manage markdown inventory and proposals on price reductions to drive profitable sell-through

Collaborate with merchant/buying counterparts to identify slow moving items and propose markdowns





Review markdown performance, liaise with stores and supply chain to drive opportunities

Calculate and propose relevant further price reductions and actions to balance margin and off-price sell-through

Work with buyers to produce a recode proposal that ensures optimised inventory performance

Forecast and follow-up on performance of promotional, marketing and other events

Make recommendations on event activity based on inventory performance analysis

Predict sales and profit impacts and identify relevant inventory alignment and actions

Produce analysis on event results and interpret future opportunities

Take the prospect to participate in and champion projects

Develop the knowledge and skills of Assistant Planners and Allocation Analysts

Collaborate with peers across planning to ensure consistent, best practice processes, systems and reporting

Prepare performance presentation data where requested

Present findings and results to cross functional audiences as required

Build effective partnerships with internal contacts e.g. buyers, stores, supply chain, finance, marketing

Develop processes, systems and reports

Perform other duties as assigned Ideal Characteristics

Post-secondary degree in a related field or equivalent experience

2+ years of successful experience in a merchandise planning business unit

Excellent financial acumen, strong analytical skills





Demonstrated influencing skills with the ability to get things done

Excellent interpersonal skills

Confident and effective written & verbal communicator

Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity and change

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and use of ERP and Merchandise Planning systems

Passionate about fashion and luxury retailing Holt Renfrew est un employeur qui souscrit au principe de l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi et s'engage à favoriser un milieu de travail diversifié et inclusif. Notre succès futur dépend des perspectives et des contributions de tous nos employés – leurs origines, capacités et expériences diverses rendent notre entreprise plus forte. Si vous êtes contacté(e) pour une offre d'emploi et que vous avez besoin d'un transport, veuillez nous en informer afin que nous puissions vous garantir une expérience de candidat accessible tout au long du processus de recrutement.

Toutes les demandes sont confidentielles et utilisées uniquement pour répondre aux besoins des candidats.

Hiring

Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche : $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 / 70.000,00$ - 80.000,00$ (per year / par an) Final compensation for this position will be determined based on the candidate's unique skills, expertise, individual qualifications, and assessed contributions to the role following the completion of the interview process. The range stated is the starting range for this position. Offers may vary with experience, qualifications, performance, and local market conditions.

We strive to offer competitive compensation that aligns with a candidate's contributions to our team, along with a comprehensive benefits package, enticing perks, pension matching, incentives, and our coveted employee discount.

📌 Planner (Toronto)
🏢 Holt Renfrew
📍 Toronto