Store Planner

Compensation Grade:
Grade 5

**Job Description**:
Job Description:
Recognized as an Employer of Choice in the National Capital Region, Giant Tiger’s Home Office provides a dynamic work environment with many opportunities for a fulfilling career. We are a Canadian owned and operated retailer (and proud of it), with a strong commitment to the community, and over 60 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and stimulating career, Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.

Giant Tiger Offers:

- Hybrid (Work from Home options)
- Flexible hours
- Giant Tiger Store Discount
- Deferred Profit Sharing;
- Health/Dental/Vision benefits

Purpose: To support stores by validating and revising each Store plans for pre-season planning and for package quantification and by answering their request. eCommerce store has a merchandise financial plan aligned to a corporate strategy.

Store Planner, Role-Specific Accountabilities
- Answer Manager/Owners and Regional Support Managers questions about their store specific financial merchandise plans.
- Review and correct the top/down store plans to ensure each store reflects the current merchandise strategy and to help the store quantification. (including preparing plans for new stores, monitoring their performance and adjusting the plans, store impacted by unforeseen events (fire, flood, constructions etc)). In collaboration with Store Operations, identify stores with poor inventory performance (low turns, low sell-through) and make recommendations to improve performance.
- Build eCommerce annual store plan; create bottom up plan per class per period to be aligned with corporate strategy and assortment merchandise strategy
- Execute for eCommerce store (Grocery, Hard Goods, Soft Goods) in-season planning process to manage inventory and maximize profitability. Identify issues and risks related to achieving the financial plan, develop and execute action plans to course correct businesses that are off plan. Meet with the eCommerce team on a weekly basis.
- Develop, maintain and prepare recurring reports for the planning team.
- Conduct adhoc reports and analysis related to the merchandise planning for the planning team and business partners to incorporate learnings into current and future decision making.

Knowledge & Skills

Store Planner, Requirements/Qualifications
- 2-3 year of relevant experience in the retail industry
- Understanding of retail financial metrics
- Strong analytical skills and good understanding of retail math
- Good communication skills; ability to present information in an effective and concise manner
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Organized with the ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Assets
- Experience with business intelligence software
- Experience working in a large, multi-site national retailer
- Bilingual (English/French)

Travel Requirements
- Visiting local stores on a quarterly basis

Job Requisition:
JR120918

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.

During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role, but also contribute to our diverse, equal and inclusive culture.

If you require accommodation during your pursuit of a role at Giant Tiger please contact
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