Planning Analyst

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Planning Analyst

Full-Time Permanent

Reporting toDirector of Planning

Toronto, Ontario

Harry Rosen Inc. Central Office (77 Bloor St. West)

Hybrid work environment

As a leading luxury menswear retailer operating across Canada, Harry Rosen is seeking a Planning Analyst to join our growing Buying team. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a highly-talented team working in a dynamic environment, we're reimagining our customer's insights is a significant priority for the business. With a full-fledged digital transformation well underway, this is an exciting time in the history of Harry Rosen, where the successful candidate will engage with leading-edge strategic initiatives and state-of-the-art enterprise-level applications.

If you are looking to make a significant impact on how we elevate planning to represent our brand, high standards, and service levels that our customers expect, come join us

If you have a strong interest in retail, planning, and product analysis strategies for the allocation of merchandise, and finance – this is an ideal role for you.

This is a hybrid position, with the ability to commute to downtown Toronto when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establishing seasonal merchandise and financial plans

• Create a breakdown of financial targets by department and provide guidelines

• Generate and deliver reports for Buying season

• Planning - Assortment/Fashion, provide analysis and insights, working with Buyers

• Create initial allocations with the Buying team

• Support the Harry Rosen merchandising philosophy and direction, which is tailored based on the individual store profile and the unique needs of that store

• Provide financial metrics where needed and maintain successful vendor relationships

• Managing inventory to ensure that gross margin return on inventory is maximized – maintain basic stock, maintain and monitor current OTB, schedule deliveries, rebalance merchandise, and recall goods

• Inventory Management of seasonal backup, warehouse inventory, and basic stock programs

• Conduct monthly rebalance/consolidation of inventory

• Manage vendor deliveries, OTB, receipts, transfers, and inventory corporately

• Review online performance to ensure sales/inventory meets demand and perform audits/maintenance

• Review Outlet transfers with the Buying team

• Maintaining open communications with Store and Central Office Management

• Functioning as 'merchant in the field' – engage in ongoing communication with key members of the Operations group and within the Buying team.

• Team player, continually seeking out process improvement

The successful candidate will have the following background/experience:

• Diploma or degree in fashion merchandising or financial discipline

• 2-3 years of experience in buying operations, strategy & merchandise planning, or allocation

• Solid understanding of inventory allocation and forecasting

• Effective planning, prioritizing, goal-setting skills

• Able to demonstrate out of the box problem-solving skills

• An exceptional orientation to detail and strong analytical skills

• Ability to work and thrive in an agile environment with cross-functional teams

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and act as a self-starter

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• A strong sense of urgency with the proven ability to set and meet deadlines

• Exceptional computer skills, specifically Excel and Outlook

• Retail experience is an asset

What are the perks of the job?

• An employer that values internal growth and promotion and is committed to succession planning for your future

• Competitive pay program

• Opportunities to additionally earn yearly bonus plan

• Best in industry discounts and special purchase opportunities

• A comprehensive flexible benefits package

• Pension and Group RRSP Programs that grow with you

• A modern, digitally advanced workplace

• A leader committed to supporting the achievement of your personal career goals

• A culture that is rich and diverse fostered through an internal Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity.

Harry Rosen Inc. is committed to ensuring that our environment is barrier-free to all persons, employees, and clients alike, as we believe in equal opportunity and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. In the spirit of this philosophy, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to all applicants with accommodation needs in the interview and assessment process. If you need assistance during the selection process, please contact us at with details.