Indigo
Dedicated to telling stories and creating experiences, Indigo is always looking for bright, energetic and customer-focused people who can help bring our exciting mission to life in one of our more than 170 Indigo, Indigospirit, Chapters and Coles stores across Canada. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities at our retail stores, distribution centres, and home office for people who share our passions and want to be part of a dynamic and enriching culture.
We are Canada’s Cultural Department Store
We seek to ignite creativity and innovation every day
We give back to the communities in which we operate
The Merchandise Planner is responsible for developing annual merchandise plans for a given category in partnership with the Planning Manager, Category Manager, and Planning Director. This role will assist in driving the business’s overall profitability and lead the weekly forecast planning process, managing Open to Buy and key figures (purchases, returns, inventory, markdowns, etc.). The Merchandise Planner is also responsible for allocating and replenishing merchandise, as well as maintaining inventory integrity at the store level.
KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS
Sales & Net Margin
Inventory Turns and NMROI
EOM Inventory Levels
Store stock levels and Weeks of supply
Assist in the development and implementation of the strategic plan and annual budget
Monitor and manage article and program performance
Assist in managing the performance of the category group
Identify best practices and opportunities for improvement against assortment and trend direction (external/internal research) to contribute to improved category performance and overall business intelligence through recommendations on pricing, inventory levels, promotions, etc., and recommending these actions to the Category Manager and Planning Director
Drive sales and net margin contribution through financial planning and category analysis
Develop regular reports and recommendations based on review and analysis that are shared with the Category Team
Manage replenishment orders
Monitor store stock levels, adjusting allocations for performance trends and inventory levels to maintain target inventory levels.
Recommend reorders based on sales, on-hand inventory, and support product exit strategy.
Communicate with stores and DC regarding inventory and replenishment questions.
Collaborate with others to drive flexible and iterative solutions, quickly and easily.
Share technical knowledge with others and actively seek to learn from those more knowledgeable than yourself.
Help others see the impacts of their efforts and proactively engage other functions to get input
Celebrate the diversity of thought and have an open mindset
Take an active role in fostering a culture of continual learning, taking risks without the fear of making mistakes
Reports to: Manager, Planning & Inventory Management
Supply Chain
Work Experience / Education / Certifications
~ Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a similar/related field
~3 years’ experience in a planning or allocations-related role
Advanced Excel skills required
Understanding of Retail distribution businesses is an asset
At Indigo, we are committed to our communities, our customers, and each other; We know that fostering diversity and inclusion brings out your full potential and creates a joyful and welcoming environment for everyone. We welcome all applicants and encourage applications from individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, a person of colour, LGBTQ2+ and people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request to individuals who self-identify as having a disability or special need.
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