Merchandise Planner - Women’s Buying Strategy, Planning & Allocation Senior Manager of Buying Strategy & Planning 2255, rue Cohen, Saint-Laurent (QC) H4R 2N7 (Hybrid) Founded in Montreal in 1940, Browns Shoes was built on one principle: putting the customer first. Unwavering in our mission to provide an unforgettable shopping experience, Browns remains the intersection where luxury meets affordability, and every customer is heard. From humble beginnings as a mom-and-pop shop, Browns grew to become North America's leading independent footwear retailer with over 70 stores Canada-wide.

Today, we're proud to offer a top‑notch selection of trending styles and exclusive collections that keep our customers coming back for more. Après des débuts modestes en tant que magasin familial, Browns est devenu le principal détaillant indépendant de chaussures en Amérique du Nord, avec plus de 70 magasins dans tout le Canada. Aujourd'hui, nous sommes fiers d'offrir une sélection de premier ordre de styles tendance et de collections exclusives qui incitent nos clients à revenir.

We are looking for a Merchandise Planner to join our Business Strategy, Planning & Allocation team at Browns Shoes. This role is responsible for driving the financial health of the Women’s business by aligning inventory investments with sales targets. Vous êtes responsable de l’élaboration de plans de ventes et d’inventaire, de l’analyse des performances commerciales, et de l’identification des opportunités afin d’optimiser les ventes tout au long du cycle de vie des produits.

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Planning & Financial Management Develop seasonal, monthly, and weekly merchandise plans for the Women’s business throughout the season and recommend actions to achieve plan Develop and manage a Core/Carryover tracking process to ensure inventory coverage. Monitor sales, margin, pricing, inventory, and receipt forecasts to ensure inventory investments support financial targets Identify any missed opportunities, opportunities and risks Own the delivery flow process to maintain healthy inventory level’s during key selling periods Develop pre-season and in-season forecasts based on historical performance, market trends, and current selling Support annual budgeting and seasonal planning processes Prepare weekly and monthly business performance reviews Identify in-season risks and opportunities for sales and inventory Analyze product and category performance to support profitable growth Markdown Recommendations and Lifecycle analysis Continuously improve planning processes, reporting, and analytical tools Partner across planning team to share best practices and ground on departmental actions and strategies.



Collaborate with Allocation to optimize inventory distribution across stores and web Work with Supply Chain Team to manage inventory flow and receipt timing Support cross-functional teams with data-driven recommendations to improve business performance 2 to 5 years of merchandise planning experience, preferably within fashion, footwear or apparel;

experience in Women’s footwear considered an asset ~ Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into commercial decisions ~ Experience managing merchandise financial plans, inventory forecasts, and Open-to-Buy ~ Advanced Microsoft Excel skills;

experience with merchandise planning systems is considered an asset Strong understanding of retail planning fundamentals, including sales forecasting, inventory management, margin optimization, and assortment planning. Ability to balance financial objectives with customer and market needs Commercial mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities Strong storytelling skills with data Comfortable in a fast-paced, test-and-learn workplace Employee Assistance Program ~ Free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate ~ Parking free on site Browns Shoes welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Please note that our recruitment process uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with administrative and screening functions but do not replace human review or decision‑making processes. #

📌 Planificateur(trice) de marchandises - femmes/Merchandise Planner - Women's (Montreal)
🏢 Browns Shoes
📍 Montreal