Sr. Manager, Retail Omni Planning

Ready to make your next big professional move? Join us on our journey to achieve our big dream of building the most loved restaurant brands in the world. Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories.RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS® brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.Our Opportunity: Restaurant Brands International is looking for a Senior Manager, Retail Planning & Inventory, Tim Hortons, Canada. This individual will lead Demand Planning & Inventory Management for the Tims Retail Merchandise business across all sales channels including Tim Hortons Brick & Mortar Restaurants, Ecommerce (, and Wholesale accounts. As a critical member of our rapidly growing Tims Retail business, you’ll have the opportunity to define & shape the OMNI Planning function that is scaling to new levels to support our journey to becoming an iconic Canadian retail lifestyle brand. We’re looking for someone with a strong background in forecasting & inventory planning that is also hungry to demonstrate their entrepreneurial mindset and overall business acumen. With our big growth ambitions for Tims Retail, there will also be opportunities to tackle new strategic projects and continuously stretch the scope of this role as our Retail business evolves. This is a great opportunity for someone that can provide leadership with their OMNI forecasting & inventory planning expertise while also taking on initiatives that will bring new tools, frameworks, and OMNI operating models to drive Retail business growth for Tims.Salary:  Base salary range of $120, – $150, Base salary for this position may vary based on relevant factors such as experience, education, location, and skills.This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual discretionary bonus plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the incentive program, based on individual and company performance metrics. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation in the form of equity grants pursuant to the Company’s long-term incentive plan.RBI follows a 5 day, in-office work schedule to support collaboration. Candidates should be comfortable working onsite 5 days per week. Roles and Responsibilities: Lead SKU level forecasting for new Retail collection assortments, promotions, markdowns, and inventory replenishment buysProvide inventory allocation recommendations to TH restaurants and optimize the allocation strategy by program to maximize sales, sell through, and franchisee profitManage inventory and product lifecycle performance across channels by tracking in-season sell through, post promo run rates, markdown performance, and DC stock levels. Advocate for new inventory buys, clearance & discounting tactics, and other inventory risk mitigation measures to drive sales & cost efficienciesImplement & analyze KPIs to assess OMNI planning performance such as inventory turn rates, shrink, residual stock mix, forecast accuracy, and margin / EBITDA achievementScope & build business cases for new OMNI planning models, systems, and tools to drive efficiencies and cost/time savingsManage the Retail team Ad Fund by setting the annual budget, tracking ongoing initiatives & spending, and forecasting ongoing requirementsCollaborate closely with a range of key stakeholders including Category & Channel Managers, Visual Merchandising, Operations, Supply Chain, and Restaurant OwnersOther duties as assigned Required Skills: Post-secondary degree with 3-5 years of Retail industry experience in Demand Planning and Inventory ManagementAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills along with experience in SAP, Business Objects, Tableau, or comparable Business Intelligence software tools highly preferredExceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate data into strategic business recommendationsAbility to influence cross-functional stakeholders at all levels by concisely compiling and presenting complex information in a clear but impactful mannerYou’re resilient and thrive in a fast-paced environment with ability to drive projects forward with a sense of urgency and thoughtfulnessStrong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.