Planning Manager, Footwear

1 month ago

Toronto, Canada Hudson's Bay Full time

**Location**: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

**Category**:
**Job Opened**: November 6th, 2024

**Education**:
**Job Number**: R-110877

**Job Type**: Regular

**Remote**: No

**Address**:
401 Bay St
Lead a Brilliant Career.

Bring your authentic self to work every day, and help our customers express themselves, style their home, and live their life in a way that reflects who they truly are.

As a brand, we celebrate the differences that make each and every one of us unique because we believe that people shouldn't fit archetypes.

So why should your career be anything less than extraordinary?

**What to Expect**:
The Planner is responsible for achieving Omni-Channel sales, profit, and inventory productivity objectives for merchandise categories in partnership with the Merchant office. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you will drive business results through the in-season and pre-season planning processes and development of strategic initiatives. You will be a part of a collaborative team environment and build rewarding partnerships with colleagues and senior management.

**What you will do**:

- Lead with a customer-oriented perspective in partnership with the Merchant office to drive store and digital business
- Be responsible for the development of topside financial plans, pre-season, and in-season management for stores and digital
- Partner with the Merchant office to provide recommendations for style count and unity density
- Manage Open-to-Buy to align sales, margin, and inventory to current trends and seasonal plans
- Partner with the Merchant office to establish a concise and executable merchandise plan mix pre-season and in-season
- Develop and re-forecast the replenishment budget, in addition to overseeing and providing guidance on the replenishment program parameters
- Monitor receipts in the period to ensure we are on track with the monthly forecast
- Manage the exit of inventory including providing recommendations and overseeing the execution of markdowns in partnership with the merchant office
- Manage the hiring, training, and development of direct reports

**What you will bring to the team**:

- 3-5 years of experience in buying and/or planning
- Management experience will be considered an asset
- Strong understanding of allocation strategies
- Demonstrated understanding of merchandising financials and ability to manage profitability
- Proven planning and organizational skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail
- Sharp negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Quantitative and analytical skills with extensive experience and proficiency with Excel
- Ability to initiate driving business results and confidence in making effective decisions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Enjoy working in a collaborative environment and leveraging cross-functional partnerships
- A leader who enjoys team development, mentoring others, and fostering opportunities for growth

**What’s in it for you?**
- A people-focused culture of belonging where Reconciliation & Inclusion are integral to what we do
- Employee Resource Groups that offer a unique opportunity to connect with diverse colleagues
- Leadership coaching and development opportunities at all levels
- Benefits package inclusive of parental leave top-up, retirement savings, “Living Well” Program, and more
- A generous Associate discount of up to 40% off of top brands
- Work-life balance through a hybrid work model and flexible paid-time-off

We are on an ever-evolving journey to create a culture of inclusion, where we celebrate diverse perspectives, create exciting opportunities and eliminate barriers so each associate can have a sense of belonging, while reimagining the future of retail.

As an equal opportunity employer, Hudson’s Bay is committed to providing you with a barrier-free, inclusive and accessible workplace to lead a brilliant career. If you need accommodations throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.

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