Manager, Assortment Planning

3 days ago

Boucherville, Canada Lowe's Canada Full time

At Lowe’s Canada, over 26,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service some 450 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our Lowe’s, RONA, Reno-Depot, and Dick’s Lumber banners are always looking for dedicated employees to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So if you’re looking to do what you love, and to grow and evolve within our family—one of the best employers in Canada according to a recent Forbes survey—we could be perfect for each other.

**Our expectations**:
This role is part of the new Assortment Planning team tasked with leading the development of assortment-focused processes and tools, leveraging leading business and technology practices to drive market share growth and relevant assortment strategies that are operationally effective. Reporting to the Director Floor, Space & Assortment Planning, the incumbent will work closely with the merchandising team to support the PLR process (Product Line Review) and other cross-functional teams to establish assortment planning best practices.

**Your role**:

- Lead the design or improvement of processes involved in the Product Line Review, including understanding business requirements, researching best practices, and creating documentation and training.
- Collaborate with the Merchandising Director and VP on the Product Line Review (PLR). Aid in final product selection and communicate to all appropriate levels
- Work closely with Different Team, Marketing, Online, Finance, Pricing, Space, Pro, Operation, Field Team, etc, by exchanging on PLR and recommending plans and approach to help maximizing Sales
- Financial knowledge needed to analyze, generate, discuss, review and recommend solution to increase results.
- Assist and recommend in negotiation with vendors promotional funding and PLR negotiation
- Provide recommendation to Merch team for vendor meetings to discuss existing or new product issues as well as product line review
- Manage medium
- to large-scale category projects.
- Execute ad hoc analytics to support category management deep-dives for assigned division.
- Capture key learnings to identify opportunities for improvements based on results.
- Collect best practices for each banner, by department, customer type and geography.
- Create dashboard and/or reports for stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Support cross-functional/business integration of changes and new ways of working.
- Mentor and coach Analyst, Assortment Planning, who report(s) to you.
- Point of contact for Merch Team, Director, VP, finance, etc.. in regard for their specific categories.
- Ensure a good knowledge of our store network in order to make appropriate decisions for the business unit

**The qualifications we are looking for**:

- Bachelorʼs degree in Business Administration or related field of merchandising.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Financial acumen and strong analytical skills.
- Demonstrated skills in influencing others, relationship building and acting as an active change agent.
- Project management experience desired.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint preferred.
- Retail experience preferred.
- Ability to interface effectively with management at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent time management/organization skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- At least 2 years of supervisory experience
- At least 4 years of experience in product merchandising, buyer or selling
- Big-box home improvement retail industry experience an asset
- Experience managing a P&L

**Your benefits of working for Lowe’s Canada**:
By joining the Lowe’s Canada family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

- A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
- A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
- A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
- Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all Lowe’s Canada locations)
- Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, stock purchase plan, student incentive program, etc.
- Flexible hours and remote working
- Electric car charging stations
- Career growth opportunities within the company
- An inclusive and safe working environment
- Promotion of work-life balance
- An employer that’s involved

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