Planning Manager: Inventory & Growth Strategy

LVMH; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 101,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Employee discount 30%

Health/dental/vision insurance

RRSP matching

Well-Being program

Job summary

Sephora Canada is seeking a Planning Manager to drive demand forecasting, brand plans, and inventory strategy across Canada. You’ll lead a team, partner with Directors and vendors, and shape pre-season budgets while ensuring stock meets customer demand with accuracy and innovation.

You’ll manage Open-to-Buy processes, forecast accuracy, and launches, collaborating with Merchandising and Vendor teams. A strong analytical mindset and advanced Excel skills are essential for success in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in business, retail management, or related field; MBA considered a strong asset.
• 5+ years in retail planning and/or buying.
• Strong ownership, accountability and problem-solving.
• Entrepreneurial mindset; fast-paced, cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; comfortable with AI-enabled tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of planners.
• Partner with Directors, Merchants and vendors on pre-season Brand Budget Plans.
• Develop brand strategies, projected sales, SKU inventory needs, and launch order flows.
• Own the Open-to-Buy forecast and align inventory with budgets.
• Manage store-level forecasts and orders across Canada to meet targets.
• Oversee OTB budget parameters and timely updates on stock.

Skills

People leadership

Brand budgeting

Forecasting

Open-to-Buy (OTB)

Inventory planning

Merchandising collaboration

Excel

Data analysis

Vendor collaboration

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/retail management (MBA a plus)

Tools

Excel

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Sephora Canada is seeking a Planning Manager to drive demand forecasting, brand plans, and inventory strategy across Canada. You’ll lead a team, partner with Directors and vendors, and shape pre-season budgets while ensuring stock meets customer demand with accuracy and innovation.

You’ll manage Open-to-Buy processes, forecast accuracy, and launches, collaborating with Merchandising and Vendor teams. A strong analytical mindset and advanced Excel skills are essential for success in a fast-paced