Senior Planner, Global Planning

ALDO Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

On-site perks

Employee discounts

Job summary

ALDO Group in Montreal is seeking a Senior Planner for the Supply Chain Global Planning team, responsible for supply, demand, and inventory planning. You will own the seasonal supply plan for key merchandise divisions, drive profitability through reporting, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure data-driven decisions.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Channel, and Finance to develop forward-looking performance metrics and lead initiatives to optimize planning processes and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with SAP is essential.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of Power BI and Quicksight is an asset.
• Strong analytical, data processing and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automated dashboards and standardized KPI frameworks for supply, demand, and inventory health.
• Map, document, and streamline end-to-end planning processes to reduce manual Excel workarounds.
• Develop, execute, and optimize seasonal supply plans by merchandise division, including COO splits and budgets.
• Partner with Sourcing and Logistics to align flow plans with center capacity and timelines.
• Own reporting, monitoring, and analysis of inventory age profiles against targets; mitigate slow-moving stock.
• Build and enhance a forward-looking On-Time Delivery metric to predict disruptions and drive fixes with vendors and origin teams.
• Lead monthly S&OP meetings across Demand, Supply, Finance, and Commercial teams.
• Coordinate corporate insurance and risk-management data requests for global inventory and audits.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business / Engineering / Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Quicksight

Job description

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Specializing in stylish and accessible footwear, handbags, and accessories, the ALDO Group has been around for more than 50 years. With over 1,500 stores in more than 100 countries, we operate under two signature brands, ALDO and Call It Spring, and we are the core footwear partner for Sperry in North America. The ALDO Group is also an industry-recognized wholesale licensed partner, specializing in the design, sourcing, and distribution of fashion footwear, handbags, and accessories. Our diverse portfolio includes household brands such as ROXY, Brooks Brothers, Ted Baker, Hunter, and G.H.BASS. In addition to our head office in Montreal, the ALDO Group maintains international offices in Europe and Asia.For more information, visit www.aldogroup.com.

Enjoy meaningful recognition, flexible work options, great on‑site perks, generous discounts, and the pride of being part of a brand that leads with people, the planet, and its partners at heart.

Overview

The ALDO Group is seeking a Senior Planner to join the Supply Chain Global Planning team, responsible for supply, demand, and inventory planning. This individual will collaborate closely with the Supply Chain, Channel, and Finance teams. You will own the seasonal supply plan for key merchandise divisions, lead critical reporting that safeguards profitability, and develop forward‑looking performance metrics.

This role requires a unique blend of exceptional analytical capability, strong systems fluency, and the leadership presence needed to drive accountability across cross‑functional processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automated dashboards and standardized KPI frameworks that turn complex data into clear, actionable executive insights and maintain one version of the truth for supply, demand, and inventory health.
• Map, document, and streamline end‑to‑end planning processes to reduce manual Excel workarounds, improve team agility, and drive continuous improvement across supply chain workflows, planning tools, and data architecture.
• Develop, execute, and optimize seasonal supply plans by merchandise division, integrating Country of Origin (COO) splits to build, validate, and forecast inbound transportation and logistics budgets.
• Partner with Sourcing and Logistics to align flow plans with distribution center capacity and transit timelines.
• Own end‑to‑end reporting, monitoring, and analysis of inventory age profiles against organizational targets, identifying slow‑moving or unproductive stock and recommending mitigation, markdown, or liquidation actions to protect working capital.
• Build, maintain, and enhance a forward‑looking On‑Time Delivery metric to predict supply disruptions before they impact the network, and lead root cause analysis on delivery variances to drive actionable fixes with vendors, carriers, and origin teams.
• Lead key monthly S&OP meetings, ensuring alignment across Demand, Supply, Finance, and Commercial teams.
• Lead all corporate insurance and risk‑management data requests related to global inventory, ensuring data integrity and timely reporting of inventory asset values across multiple nodes for compliance and coverage audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, data processing, and problem‑solving skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure with limited supervision.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn new systems and applications.
• Proficiency in Power BI and Quicksight is an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with SAP is essential.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to understand key demand planning and supply planning concepts and communicate effectively with business stakeholders.

Building a culture of belonging

We firmly believe that the diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and identities is a fundamental strength of the ALDO Group. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and equitable work environment where everyone can reach their full potential and find their fit.