Junior Merchandise Planner - 12-Month Contract

Loblaw Companies Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Joe Fresh in Canada is seeking a Junior Merchandise Planner for a 12-month contract to build and maintain a merchandise plan that aligns with financial and product strategies. You will participate in in-season management to maximize sales and GM, working closely with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a university/college degree and 2+ years of planning experience, along with strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• University/College degree.
• 2+ years of planning/allocation experience.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a merchandise plan aligned to financial and product strategies.
• Lead quarterly Buy sign-off processes.
• Manage OTB and forecast with pricing, promos, and product factors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for pre-season and in-season targets.
• Analyze inventory and drive actions like promotions and markdowns.
• Oversee seasonal exit strategies and end-of-life processes.
• Maintain weekly reporting and performance analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning experience

Team collaboration

Education

University/College degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Joe Fresh in Canada is seeking a Junior Merchandise Planner for a 12-month contract to build and maintain a merchandise plan that aligns with financial and product strategies. You will participate in in-season management to maximize sales and GM, working closely with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a university/college degree and 2+ years of planning experience, along with strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.