Merchandise Planner (15-Month Contract)

PSYCHO BUNNY; Montreal; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury fashion brand in Montreal is seeking a Merchandise Planner to enhance sales and optimize inventory management. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to drive strategic growth and achieve financial targets. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical and communication skills in both English and French. Join us for a dynamic opportunity to shape retail operations in a vibrant market.

Benefits

On-site gym

Subsidized meals

Wellness days

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of retail math and financial planning.
• Ability to present complex information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth through inventory needs analysis.
• Develop balanced assortment plans to align with financial goals.
• Act as a strategic partner to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Expertise in Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Strategic mindset

Strong communication skills (English & French)

Collaborative approach

Education

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

Job description

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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?

• On-site gym and on-site cafeteria / bistro with subsidized meals, including breakfast and lunch.
• Six (6) wellness days and your birthday off, on us.
• Sweet discount on the coolest fits.

Ready to Set a Bold Standard?

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

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.