Assistant Planner

**Job ID**: 210176
**Location Name**: ON-FSC Toronto Off (0581)
**Address**: 5560 Explorer Drive, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON L4W 5M3, Canada (CA)

**Job Type**: Full Time
**Position Type (Regular/Temporary)**: Regular
**Job Function**: Merchandising
**Is This Position Eligible for Remote?**:Hybrid

At Sephora Canada, we’re passionate about finding and sharing beauty in the world. Our constant innovation, our ability to see and lead trends, and our focus on providing an outstanding customer experience make us the most-loved beauty community and top of mind for every Canadian. We find beauty in our communities, in our differences, our experiences, and in the spirit of our employees.

**ABOUT THE TEAM**:
Clients can’t wait to get their hands on our fantastic products. It’s one thing to promise beauty. It’s a whole other thing to deliver it. That’s where our Supply Chain department comes in. It takes planning, analysis and strategy to build brand partnerships, accurately forecast client behaviour and manage inventory levels across our network. Inventory Managers collaborate with operations and logistic experts to deliver beauty to our clients across the country. Our energetic and innovative team continually improves speed and accuracy to deliver on our promise to our clients.

**WHAT YOU'LL DO**:
As the Assistant Merchandise Planner, you will support with the brand sales and inventory planning for pre-season and in-season timeframes to achieve sales, inventory, profit and turnover objectives.
- Generate reporting and analytics as requires, as well as generate Weekly Vendor Best Seller Reporting for Brands
- PO creation, tracking and maintenance for Boosters, Newness, Holiday, Pricing errors, Ship Windows and Qtys
- Communicate with cross-functional partners as it relates to: Late Newness/Holiday, Brand Fill Rate/Short Ships, OOS
- Follow up with Vendor contacts on Late replenishment shipments, Late Newness/Holiday POs, OOS, Fill Rates, etc
- Allocate Newness to stores and online
- Run & Track Newness Review - recommend incremental push to stores if newness is outpacing forecast
- Main Brand Contact for store inventory Concerns.
- Callout In-Stock Issues by Door/Brand/SKU/Collection (overstock/OOS). Identify issues relating to PQ, OUTL, Sales/Inventory, Brand Fill Rate etc...
- Ensure Event QHs are at store side level
- Identify tiering changes, PQ issues, overallocation, Store to DC Transfers,
- Responsible for promo management process, store needs for VIB Promo, and Holiday based on planner projections
- Identify vendor OOS, fill rate, in-stocks, foreacsting issues, OUTL issues, outpacing issues relating to promo periods
- Maintain Lead Times, Order Cycle, Case Packs in the system, as well as a weekly review of SOQ tool management
- Recommend & action DC to DC transfer, store to DC transfers to balance inventory.
- Callout Newness, Animation overstock issues post 6 weeks launch period. Recap to planner/merch for approval
- Identify why OUTL issues might be creating lack of inventory at one DC vs other - action and advise demand planner and planner
**WHAT YOU'LL BRING**:

- You have a Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in business, retail management, or a related field - an MBA would be a huge bonus.
- You're experienced in planning and/or buying with at least 1 years' in the retail space
- You're curious, a go-getter, take ownership and responsibility for your work.
- You love tackling problems and using your analytical skills to find solutions.
- You have an entrepreneurial spirit, thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and relish in working collaboratively with cross-functional groups.
- You've mastered the art of communication.
- You're technically savvy and are an Excel Guru.
**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.
- You’ll have the opportunity to be part of a community that drives meaningful social and environmental change and receive matching donations to support your charitable giving.
- Benefits you can mix and match, depending on your needs.
- Employee Assistance Program services for those times you need extra support.
- Holidays, time off, summer hours and flexibility to support work-life balance.
- And of course, there’s our incredible swag - free product gifts throughout the year and tons of discounts with our brand partners.

This position requires that the employee be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment and that they agree to obtain any future required boosters or vaccinations as recommended by the government of Canada or the health authorities of the province in which you would be working and in accordance with Sephora Vaccination P