Planning Manager

3 weeks ago


Scarborough, Canada Mastermind Toys Full time

We’re hiring Mastermind Toys has big plans and we want YOU to join our growing team We have a customer-obsessed culture, which we believe starts with employee experience. We jump at the chance to co-create with our customers and employees, while staying true to our Canadian roots. Over 40 years later, Mastermind Toys is the nation’s largest specialty toy and children’s bookstore, and we deeply believe that “Play Comes First".

**Responsibilities**:

- Own the development of a pre-season periodic category merchandising plan from sales & gross margin down to receipts & inventory.
- Fully accountable for the in-season demand forecasting to ensure optimal inventory levels and minimize stock outs and excess inventory.
- Partner with marketing, merchants, and store operations to capture business insight and translate them into accurate forecasts.
- Analyze the effectiveness of promotional campaigns and marketing activities, leveraging sales data and customer feedback to optimize future initiatives.
- Work closely with buyers to provide guidance and support on the receipt and OTB process.
- Monitor and analyze store performance metrics, including sales, traffic, conversion rates, and average transaction value, and take corrective actions as needed.
- Serve as a liaison between the retail and marketing teams, facilitating communication and collaboration to maximize the impact of joint initiatives and promotions.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, or related field
- 2-3 years of experience in retail planning, operations, or merchandising, with a focus on data management and attention to detail.
- Strong project management skills to keep stakeholders aligned on deadlines & deliverables
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in retail analytics tools and software (e.g., retail planning systems, POS systems, Excel).
- Knowledge of retail industry trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Mastermind Toys is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Upon request, Mastermind Toys will, in consultation with the applicant, determine the nature of any accommodation that may be required._
- We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in Mastermind; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

Pay: Up to $85,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Scarborough, ON M1B 2L1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Retail sales: 1 year (preferred)
- Merchandising: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-06-28



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