Director, Planning

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Sephora Full time

**Position**:
Director, Planning (18 Month Contract)

**Profile**:
**Job Type**:Full Time
**Function**:Logistics/Operations
**Address**:160 Bloor Street East, 11th Floor, Toronto, ON
**Working Model**:Hybrid

At Sephora Canada, we’re passionate about finding and sharing beauty in the world. Our constant innovation, our ability to see and lead trends, and our focus on providing an outstanding customer experience make us the most-loved beauty community and top of mind for every Canadian. We find beauty in our communities, in our differences, our experiences, and in the spirit of our employees.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
Passionate about Planning? As the Director of Planning, you will be responsible for key functions of Merchandise planning, collaborating with Demand Planning, in-season open to buy management and inventory flow. In this role, you will be responsible for developing budgets, determine allocation & replenishment strategies to ensure optimal balance of inventory to achieve sales, margin & turnover targets. You will partner closely with leaders of Merchandising, Logistics, and Finance to develop strategy, align resources, manage risk & maximize opportunities to grow the business. If you're curious and seek to make an impact, this role is your opportunity to shine

**WHAT YOU'LL DO**:

- Develop & drive innovative, results oriented strategies to support business plan & goals to drive sales, margin, productivity while managing inventory targets
- Develop pre-season sales, margin, inventory using go forward strategy & merchandise vision
- Direct short term & long-term financial strategies & inventory levels
- Collaborate with merchandising & other cross functional teals to support strategic seasonal merchandise reviews (assortment planning tactics, obsolescence aged inventory)
- Take accountability for outcomes, demonstrate flexibility & resilience in response to constraints
- Develop & direct implementation of new tools, processes, and best practices to improve business performance
- Leading & providing guidance to team and monitor inventory results as it relates to assortment, promotions, in-stocks and ensure driving the business results
- Run clearance & obsolete inventory by proactively recognizing future challenges & recommending exit markdown strategies while forecasting impact to margin
- End to end ownership of inventory from vendor to DC for core and vendor to stores for Newness product
- Provide inbound forecasts to logistics to avoid fluctuations & ensure accurate strategy is in place to deliver results
- Develop and manage standardized operational planning, flow and work processes
- Collaborate on consensus process for Demand Planning to ensure appropriate purchasing strategy and inventory balance.
- Direct and challenge team in managing opportunities and risks through the OTB/monthly forecast process
- Partner with Merchandising, Inventory Directors, and Distribution Manager to strategize, develop, and manage financial plans that support key brand strategies and initiatives
- Lead development of seasonal strategy on Key Initiatives & Newness
- Support and communicate inventory team needs to Executive team and cross functional teams
- Lead and develop team to meet deliverables including Newness order placement, OTB management, Newness allocation to stores, and process management
- Partner Reporting and Systems to define and standardize reporting
- Communicate with manager of System development to build tools to support inventory initiatives
- Continue to develop better process management for team
- Proficient on the on inventory analysis, planning assortment optimization, supply chain, allocation & planning system experience, to support team
**#fschiring**

**WHAT YOU'LL BRING**:

- 10+ years retail planning and/or buying experience (OTB management, forecasting, allocation/distribution)
- College degree or equivalent work experience
- Excellent technical skills - MS Office (Excel, Word)
- Strong numbers proficiency; able to compile complex statistical reports
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills; able to handle multiple priorities
- Strong verbal and written communication skillsA strong team player, with the ability to be flexible**WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE**:

- You’ll be part of a unique culture and family of passionate and inspiring individuals.
- You’ll work alongside the best talent in the industry - people you’ll be proud to work with.
- You’ll have access to the global community of luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) for endless career opportunities.
- You'll have the opportunity to support causes through our Gift of Giving Program (matched donations through Benevity), donations of funds for volunteer time and offering and much more.
- Benefits you can mix and match, depending on your needs.
- Employee Assistance Program services for those times you need extra support.
- Holidays, time off, Summer Friday hour

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