Merchandise Planner

Description Job Title:Merchandise Planner (Permanent, Full Time position)Location(s): Downtown Toronto (position requires some travels to stores, presence at the office 5 days a week is preferred)Reporting to: Merchandising Planning - ManagerMerchandise PlannerShape the Future of LifeWear in CanadaAt UNIQLO Canada, we don’t just sell clothes - we innovate essential styles for everyday life. As a global leader in high-quality, affordable apparel, we’re expanding our Canadian presence rapidly. Joining our dynamic Merchandising team to drive strategic growth, optimize inventory, and bring the magic of LifeWear to communities nationwide.As a Merchandise Planner, you’ll be the architect of Uniqlo Canada’s product strategy. You’ll blend analytics, intuition, and market insights to forecast demand, maximize sales, and ensure purchasing decisions are optimized. Your work will directly fuel our mission: to enrich lives through clothing. As part of , the world’s third-largest apparel retailer, UNIQLO operates in 25+ countries, with a mission to create clothing that enhances everyday life. Our business is built on a unique model of efficiency, , and customer-first retail, making UNIQLO one of the most exciting global brands to work for.Position OverviewThe Merchandise Planner is responsible for identifying sales trends, providing strategy and direction to realize fiscal targets are achieved through multi-leveled action plans. They will be able to build financial sales strategies, gross margin and sales plans for multiple departments in a given area. The Merchandise Planner will manage and plan merchandise sales, including promotional and markdown plans to drive departmental sales, inventory, profit and sell through objectives. Also, they will provide in-season financial projections and strategies while identifying risks and opportunities to maximize profits. Job Description:Build financial sales, gross margin and sales plans on a seasonal basisReforecast business in-season based on current performance and present revised projections and recommendations to cross functional partners and senior leadership on a weekly basisCreate allocation strategies, incorporating the merchandise plan and flow strategy to meet store inventory needsReview, analyze and adjust sales plans incorporating market trends and customer needsCreate and plan product assortments (item, color, size) for each product category based on seasonal conceptsMake product proposals to the global headquarters to ensure the necessary product assortments for our market.Manage inventory levels to ensure that sales are optimized and stores are without missing SKUsPlace orders for both seasonal and replenishment product buysStrategize cross functionally to meet sales plans and achieve business targetsWhat you bring:Passion for fashion and customer serviceBilingual in both English and French is bonusBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or Mathematics preferred3+ years of fashion retail merchandise buyingPrevious in-store retail experience and store planning experience an assetExcellent analytical and mathematical skills with a strong business and financial acumen, able to analyze numbers to create reporting and come up with a solution to resolve any issues identifiedAware of current fashion trends and have an understanding of customer needs/demandsStrong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to effectively communicate and work with internal local teams and external global teamsStrong organizational and time management skills; able to handle multiple priorities to meet tight deadlinesAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel, comfortable with pivot tables and lookup functionsIndependent with a high level of ownership, accountability and initiativeDriven and has a sense of urgencyExperience in working with global timezoneAble to travel to different store locations to understand the operationsFlexible schedule to support the business as neededWhat We Offer:The opportunity to lead the accounting function of a globally respected brand during a key growth phase in CanadaA results-driven, entrepreneurial culture where your decisions drive real business impactCompetitive salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefitsWork in a modern office which is easily accessible by public transportationA high-visibility role with collaboration across global and regional executive teamsCareer growth in a company that values ambition, innovation, integrity, and performanceJoin our team:If you live for data but love fashion, thrive on strategy but sweat the details - we want to hear from you. Join us and help redefine Canadian retail.ABOUT US Welcome to Uniqlo, where our journey from a single store in Hiroshima to a global brand embodies the essence of Japanese simplicity and innovation. Our founder, Tadashi Yanai, envisioned a company that transcends traditional fashion, focusing instead on creating that serves the everyday needs of people worldwide. This vision gave birth to our LifeWear concept—apparel that is simple, yet essential; designed to .As you embark on your journey with UNIQLO, know that you are joining a company that never gives up. Every challenge we have faced has made us stronger, smarter, and more determined to push boundaries. We are more than just a fashion brand—we are a global movement driven by , discipline, and the belief that great clothing .Vision and CultureAt Uniqlo, we embrace the Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement. This principle drives us to constantly refine our products and processes, ensuring that we deliver clothing that offers new and unique value. Our commitment to quality and innovation is evident in our fabric technologies, such as , which provides warmth without bulk, and , designed to keep you cool and comfortable. These advancements reflect our dedication to enhancing the everyday experiences of our customers.Our name, UNIQLO, is a blend of 'unique' and 'clothing,' symbolizing our mission to provide distinctive apparel that meets universal needs. We believe in the power of simplicity and strive to create designs that are both timeless and accessible, allowing individuals to effortlessly.We invite you to embrace our core values of simplicity, quality, and continuous improvement. Together, we will continue to innovate and inspire, bringing the best of Japanese craftsmanship and philosophy to wardrobes around the world.Welcome to the Uniqlo family, where we are united in our pursuit of making everyday life better through exceptional clothing.[For internal use ONLY] #LI-POST