Are you ready to impact the Toronto Blue Jays' merchandise business? Here's your chance!

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Buying & Planning, the Planning Analyst, Merchandise will focus on financial planning and inventory strategies that help support departmental sales growth. Be a part of Canada's only Major League Baseball club, and have a direct impact on in-stock goals for both pre-season and in-season timeframes.

Responsibilities:
Budget & Open-to-Buy Planning

Partner with Sr. Manager, Merchant(s) and Vendors to create pre-season Brand Budget Plans and manage in-season adjustments

Own Open-to-Buy forecast of sales and inventory needs within budgeted goals

Provide monthly/seasonal forecast to vendors on “never-out-of-stock” programs to protect target fill rate

Analyze & provide recommendations to communicate upside or risk to Merch and Finance partners

Partner with Finance and Sr. Manager to prepare monthly merchandising post-mortem

Together with Merchant(s), own and manage purchases within approved budget

Assess and communicate if departments are under / over inventory target, discuss findings and provide recommendations to the team to chase or cancel

In collaboration with Coordinator, Merchandise, manage in-bound receipt for homestands, in-store promotional events and all Toronto Blue Jays & Rogers Centre events to ensure product is allocated ahead of the event

Inventory Management & Optimization

Accurate data entry and maintenance of products into the retail inventory management system

Establish Par Levels (Min/Max) for each unique product at multiple locations throughout the stadium

Leverage business tools to analyze/create weekly allocation strategies that support sales and optimize inventory productivity. Ensure the product is at the right Jays Shop locations, at the right time, with the right quantity to drive profitable sales

Regularly analyze inventory to ensure all SKUs are in-stock and achieving plan; Provide recommended exit strategy for slow sellers/aging inventory





Proactively manage inventory for “never-out-of-stock” programs to provide annual, quarterly, monthly forecasting recommendations to Merchant(s) and Vendor partner

Lead stock movement to balance inventory by location (i.e. warehouse-to-store and store-to-store stock balancing)

Own inventory planning and validate inventory needs for all new product launches or events, to support merchandising and/or promotional strategies

Frequently participate in store visits with Merchant(s) and Retail to evaluate inventory levels, share findings and implement best practices

Communicate to Merchant(s) and Retail of any movement in inventory that may impact day-to-day

Daily/Weekly Reporting

Provide reporting and communicate seasonal, monthly, homestand, and daily sales and inventory results, with documented analysis and recommendations

Responsible for running push replenishment to stores and kiosks & flagging opportunities to buying team

Consistent communication with vendors regarding sales performance, in stocks, and outstanding issues

Qualifications:

3-to-5 years working experience in retail planning and/or buying, including 2+ years office experience

Completed post-secondary education in retail, or business-related discipline

Polished analytical skills and solution based focus

Experienced with data, including advanced skills using Microsoft Excel

Working knowledge of Retail Data Systems

Team oriented and willingness to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Effective prioritization skills and ability to multi-task and deliver results in rapid-paced work environment





Confident communication skills including interpersonal, written, and verbal

Demonstrated initiative with openness for feedback

Proficient computer skills using a variety of MS Office software

Availability to work all 81 home games including evenings, weekends and holidays, as required

Legally eligible to work in Canada

Applicants must be available to work 40 hours per week, including a rotating schedule of baseball games, non-traditional hours, evenings, weekends and holidays, as required.

Salary: The anticipated base compensation range for this role is $62,000 - $70,000. Actual base pay offered within this range may differ based on a range of factors, including individual experience, education, skills, and organizational needs.

In addition to your base compensation, you will enjoy discretionary bonus opportunities, vacation entitlements, a comprehensive benefits package, and front‑office perks that reflect the excitement and community of working in baseball.

Position Status: Vacancy

WHAT WE OFFER TO YOU

Commitment to our team - we want you to succeed!

Ongoing, hands-on training to help you develop your skills

Excellent employee discount to use towards Blue Jays gear

A unique employment experience working for the only MLB team in Canada

Toronto Blue Jays have a strong commitment to diversity, accessibility, and inclusion. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply and join us in shaping the future of our club. Together, we will build a team that reflects the richness of the game and the communities that we represent.

Throughout the recruitment process, we are dedicated to working with candidates who have accessibility needs to ensure they have the necessary support to perform at their best. Questions regarding accessibility throughout the recruitment process can be directed to [email protected].

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📌 Planning Analyst, Merchandise (Ontario)
🏢 Toronto Blue Jays
📍 Ontario