Director Planning

Can you envision your future accomplishments as a **DIRECTOR PLANNING**at **PSYCHO BUNNY**?

**WHO WE ARE ?**

Psycho Bunny is a worldwide menswear brand that had one mission when it was founded in New York back in 2005: to perfect the polo. Nearly two decades later, our quality-obsessed approach has built a devoted following of fashion-conscious individuals looking for exceptional-quality everyday staples that command attentionwhile remaining unconventional and daring. Today, color-driven collections extend to Pima cotton T-shirts, plush French terry sweats, versatile bottoms, elevated outerwear, need-to-have accessories, and a myriad of perfected polos. are reimagined for each drop, of which there are approximately 13 every year. Our global expansion in the fashion landscape is attributed to the eclectic personalities who have joined our ranks, making Psycho Bunny the creative community it is todayand will be tomorrow.

**WHY JOIN THE TEAM ?**

This isnt your typical workplace. Your voice will be heard. Youll matter. And youll be instrumental in our unique brands ascent to new heights. Our rapid global expansion requires fluidity in an ever-changing high-performance environment. Youll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and constantly expand your skill set. Were looking for forward-thinkers who want to take ownership and drive change. As the company forges to scale exception growth, youre presented with the opportunity to get involved and make a meaningful impact. If all this sounds appealing, wed love to meet you

**WHAT IS THE ROLE ?**
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Retail Planning Director develops, plans and executes merchandising and inventory strategies to achieve Psycho Bunnys sales and gross margin targets.

**HOW WILL YOU DO IT?**

***Sales Growth and Inventory Management**

In collaboration with merchandising and leadership team, drive departmental strategic plans across all KPIS including but not limited to: sales, inventory, WOS, margin, receipts etc.

Own the planning and managing of the a strategic inventory position (Open to Buy) across all commodities

Drive the strategic lifecycle and markdown management of inventory at the commodity level

In collaboration with merchandising and leadership team, own the sizing and planning of the promotional strategy by channel

Major stakeholder in the in season management of the business via but not limited to: re-forecasting cadence, pricing strategy, promotional strategy, and bridge planning

**Assortment Planning Strategy**

Work with merchandising to set the assortment planning strategy corporate wide: including but not limited to, lifecycle, style color count, blend of category and major attributes by channel cluster.

Set and manage lead time strategy by commodity. Ensure receipt strategy and buys are placed accordingly.

**Cross-Functional Collaboration and Management**

Close partnership with merchandising on product, assortment, and promotional strategy

Close partnership with finance on financial strategy from a blend of business and margin perspective. Responsible for the reconciliation of financial plans at location level with merchandise financial plans at category level in cost, units and retail.

Leader of a team of merchandise planning managers as well as planners. Foster growth and development as well as career objectives within the team.

**WHO YOU ARE ?**

**Your achievements**
- Bachelor degree in Commerce, Finance, or related field of study
- At least 7 years of experience managing planning teams in a retail environment
- Deep understanding of inventory management and best practice retail financial accounting
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
- Strong ability to spot anomalies and focus on what is really driving business performance
- Ability to influence and strong communication skills
- Ability to build and coach teams in fast growing environments
- Strong excel skills
- A hands on approach towards management and process improvement

**WHAT WE OFFER**

Youll have an entire team in your corner, ensuring that you are seen, heard, respected, and treated the way you want to be treated. That includes access to our employee benefits:

- **Group Insurance coverage**, including health, dental, vision, Life, and long-term disability.
- Psycho Bunny offers all Canadian employees the possibility to participate in a **group RRSP/DPSP plan** which includes a very generous match from Psycho Bunny
- An Employee /Family Assistance Program (**EFAP**).
- ** Casual dress code.**:

- ** Company events** and **social hours.**:

- ** On-site gym.**:

- ** On-site cafeteria/bistro** with subsidized meals, breakfast, and lunch.
- **Three (3)** weeks of vacation.
- ** Six (6)** wellness days.
- ** On-site parking**, including electric car chargers.
- Your birthday off on us.
- Last but not least, let us not forget the swag you can get with an **amazing employee discount**

**At Psycho Bunny, we believe in the power of