Merchandise Planner

Groupe Dynamite Inc.; Mount Royal; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail fashion company in Montreal is seeking a Merchandise Planner to develop financial strategies and analyze product performance. The candidate will leverage data for informed decisions and drive sales growth in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance, 1-3 years of retail experience, and strong Excel skills. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for collaboration within cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

Group retirement savings program

Flexible group insurance

Employee discount

Flexible vacation policy

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Planning or Allocation in the retail industry.
• Strong analytical skills and a curious personality.
• Comfortable handling change and pivoting strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis on current business to inform future strategy.
• Deliver on KPI results such as sales, gross margin, markdown rates.
• Own pricing and markdown recommendations strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor degree in Business, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Overview

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.

Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer‑centric core of GDI's long‑standing success as a leading retailer in North America.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary

The planning team is looking for a Merchandise Planner to build and maintain a balanced assortment plan in order to drive financial and product strategies. You will contribute to pre‑season strategy and in‑season management of all products within your respective categories. You will leverage data to make informed decisions on the business and drive sales growth. You will be involved in our ongoing transformation from a traditional brick & mortar retailer, to an Omni‑channel leader and tech‑first fashion disruptor.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct in‑depth analysis on current business to inform future strategy
• Deliver on KPI results such as sales, gross margin, markdown rates, etc.
• Ownership of category OTB (open to buy); sales, receipt flow and BOP targets
• Build strategy behind the assortment plan focused on floor‑set lifecycles, trends and CC productivity
• Lead monthly business review and quarterly hindsights telling the story behind the numbers and recommend actionable takeaways
• Own pricing and markdown recommendations strategy
• Turning the pre‑season assortment plan into key item and lifecycle plans
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams including Merchandising, Allocation, and Regional Product Intelligence to strategize and execute category plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business, Finance, or a related field;
• 1‑3 years of experience in Planning or Allocation in the retail industry
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and a curious personality
• Advanced Excel skills

To be a great fit, you must...

• Thrive in fast‑paced environment
• Comfortable handling change and pivoting strategies
• Build partnerships and prioritize collaboration
• Be able to make tough decisions backed by data
• Challenge the status quo through a proactive, action‑oriented approach
• Communicate information in an effective and concise manner to both team and leadership
• Experience with US and/or International Planning (nice‑to‑have)

Benefits

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance‑driven bonuses;
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
• Exclusive private sample sales;
• A flexible vacation policy;
• And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal's Top Employers and one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise...

No day will be like the last-we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.