Lead Merchandise Planner for Sales Growth

2 weeks ago


Old Toronto, Canada SEPHORA Full time
About the Role

As a seasoned planner with 10+ years of experience in retail planning and/or buying, you will drive sales growth by developing innovative strategies to support business plans and goals. Your expertise in OTB management, forecasting, allocation, and distribution will ensure optimal inventory balance and maximize business opportunities.

Your Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement results-driven strategies to drive sales, margin, and productivity while managing inventory targets.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support seasonal merchandise reviews, assortment planning, and obsolescence aged inventory management.
  • Take ownership of outcomes, demonstrate flexibility, and resilience in response to constraints.
  • Apply knowledge of business trends, new product trends, promotional calendars, and cost structures to inform pre-season and in-season plans.
  • Run clearance and obsolete inventory by proactively recognizing future challenges and recommending exit markdown strategies while forecasting impact to margin.
  • End-to-end ownership of inventory from vendor to DC for core products and vendor to stores for Newness products.
  • Provide inbound forecasts to logistics to avoid fluctuations and ensure accurate strategy delivery.
What You'll Bring
  • 10+ years of 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 skills.
  • A 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.
  • Benefits that cater to your needs.
  • Employee Assistance Program services for those times you need extra support.
  • Access to our Well-Being@Sephora program to support your mental, financial, physical, and social well-being.
  • Holidays, time off, Summer Friday hours, and flexibility to support work-life balance.
  • Free product gifts throughout the year and tons of discounts with our brand partners.

Sephora Canada values diversity and inclusion in the workplace, ensuring every person can belong, grow, and build a beautiful career.


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