Hybrid Planning Manager: Brand Growth & Inventory

Inside Lvmh; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 101,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Healthcare benefits including medical,

Dental, vision, life and disability

30% discount on products/services

RRSP matching

Well-Being program

Job summary

Sephora Canada is seeking a Planning Manager to lead a high-performing planning team and drive demand forecasting, brand budgeting, and assortment strategy across Canada. You will own the Open-to-Buy process and align inventory with seasonal launches, promotions, and product initiatives.

The role requires strategic thinking and strong collaboration with Merchandising, Vendors, and cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in business, retail management, or a related field; MBA considered an asset.
• 5+ years of experience in retail planning and/or buying.
• Strong ownership and accountability; proactive mindset.
• Analytical skills to uncover insights and drive solutions.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Exceptional communication skills across all levels; ability to influence.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop a passionate team as a People Leader.
• Partner with Director, Merchants, and vendors to build pre-season Brand Budget Plans.
• Develop new brand strategies, projected sales plans, SKU-level inventory needs, and order-flow setups for launches.
• Own the monthly in-season Open-to-Buy forecast; align sales and inventory with budgets.
• Manage store-level forecasts and orders across Canada to meet financial targets.
• Oversee ordering within OTB budget parameters.
• Communicate weekly updates on actions addressing top-volume stockouts.
• Lead newness and launch forecasts and buys with Merchandising and Vendor teams.
• Validate assortment productivity and recommendations on presentation and new item development.
• Analyze inventory needs for animations and promotional programs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Ownership & accountability

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Education

Bachelor’s degree / College diploma in business or related

MBA considered asset

Tools

Excel

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Sephora Canada is seeking a Planning Manager to lead a high-performing planning team and drive demand forecasting, brand budgeting, and assortment strategy across Canada. You will own the Open-to-Buy process and align inventory with seasonal launches, promotions, and product initiatives.

The role requires strategic thinking and strong collaboration with Merchandising, Vendors, and cross-functional partners.