Merchandise Planner

Groupe Dynamite; Mount Royal; On-site; CAD 97,929 - 132,904; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-driven bonuses

Group retirement savings program

Flexible group insurance

Employee discount at Garage and Dynamite

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

Groupe Dynamite in Montreal is looking for a Merchandise Planner to join their planning team. This role entails building and maintaining assortment plans to drive financial and product strategies while being integral to their transformation into an omni-channel leader.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 1-3 years of experience in Planning or Allocation, and strong analytical skills to deliver on key performance indicators.

This position offers a competitive wage between $70,000 and $95,000 and includes various benefits like a retirement savings program and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Planning or Allocation in the retail industry.
• Proven ability to conduct in-depth analysis on business to inform strategy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis on current business to inform future strategy.
• Deliver on KPI results such as sales, gross margin, and markdown rates.
• Ownership of category OTB; sales, receipt flow, and BOP targets.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Curious personality

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, leveraging 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 recommending actionable takeaways.
• Own pricing and markdown recommendation strategy.
• Turn 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.

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.

Location of work: 5592 Ferrier Street, Montréal, Quebec H4P 1M2

Wage range: $70,000.00 to $95,000.00

Terms of employment: Permanent, full‑time

Contact information: 514-733-3962, [e-mail]

We are committed to employment equity.

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.