Merchandise Planner

PSYCHO BUNNY; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium quality clothing brand in Montreal is seeking a Merchandise Planner to drive sales and optimize inventory. You will collaborate with various teams to achieve financial objectives through detailed analysis and strategic recommendations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, significant retail experience, and strong analytical skills in both English and French. This role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Benefits

Group RRSP/DPSP with generous match

On-site gym and cafeteria

Three weeks of vacation

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Advanced analytical skills to tackle complex challenges.
• Experience in financial planning and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth through inventory analysis and effective OTB management.
• Develop and maintain balanced assortment plans with the merchandising team.
• Provide insights from quantitative analysis to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills in English and French

Retail math

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Join the Bold Side of Retail!

Merchandise Planner - Ville Saint-Laurent (onsite)

Ready to hop into something extraordinary? We're Psycho Bunny - the rebelliously refined clothing brand turning heads with our premium quality, vibrant style, and that unmistakable logo. With over 200 points of sales worldwide (and counting!), we're on a mission to redefine bold standards in retail.

The Opportunity

As Merchandise Planner at Psycho Bunny, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales, inventory optimization, and strategic growth for our luxury men's fashion brand operating in Canada and the USA. You will contribute to the transformation of our retail operations and participate in achieving financial objectives through meticulous analysis, effective stock management, and cross-functional collaboration. You\'ll work closely with various stakeholders to ensure the success of our brand in a dynamic and evolving market.

Your Daily Adventures

• Orchestrate financial strategy by collaborating with merchandising and leadership teams to manage departmental strategic plans across all key performance indicators (KPIs) like sales, inventory, and margin.
• Drive sales growth through regular, in-depth analysis of inventory needs and effective open-to-buy (OTB) management.
• Develop and maintain balanced assortment plans in partnership with the merchandising team, ensuring alignment with financial goals and product strategies.
• Lead the strategic lifecycle and markdown management of inventory at the style and color level.
• Conduct deep-dive analysis and provide strategic recommendations on promotional activities to maximize effectiveness.
• Act as a strategic partner to cross-functional teams, including Marketing, E-Commerce, and Store Operations, by providing insights from quantitative analysis.
• Enhance efficiency and accuracy by participating in the ongoing review of planning processes, templates, and tools, and by engaging in special projects to contribute to collective goals.

Your Toolkit

• A bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel, along with advanced analytical and quantitative skills to tackle complex challenges.
• A strategic mindset with a deep understanding of retail math, financial planning, and forecasting.
• Strong communication skills in both English and French to effectively present complex information and influence decision-making.
• A proactive, collaborative approach that allows you to work effectively with cross-functional teams and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Why Choose the Psycho Bunny Life?

• A group RRSP/DPSP plan, which includes a very generous match from Psycho Bunny!
• On-site gym and on-site cafeteria / bistro with subsidized meals, including breakfast and lunch.
• Three (3) weeks of vacation
• Sweet discount on the coolest fits

Ready to Set a Bold Standard?

Apply now to join and show us what makes you uniquely bold!

Compensation

The salary will be determined based on your work location, knowledge, skills and competencies.

Diversity & Inclusion

Excited by this opportunity? Psycho Bunny is dedicated to growing our diverse and inclusive workforce, so if your past experience doesn\'t perfectly match the listed requirements we encourage you to apply anyways - you could be a great fit for this or other positions.

Psycho Bunny is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and equitable workplace, and inclusive environment for all existing and potential employees. Employment decisions are based on candidate qualifications and business need, not race, color, ancestry, place of origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, political belief, religion, creed, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, prior criminal conviction or any other protected class in accordance with federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.