Demand Planner - Jobs in Toronto, Ontario

Job Description

Job DescriptionThe 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 #39;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 and maintaining inventory integrity at the store level.KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS

• Salesamp; Net Margin
• Inventory Turns and NMROI
• Forecasting accuracy
• EOM Inventory Levels
• Store stock levels and Weeks of supply
• HEAT ticket resolution

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESFunctional

• Assist in the development and implementation of the strategic plan and annual budget
• Lead the forecasting process for the assigned categories, including managing and maintaining Open to Buy
• Monitor and manage article and program performance
• Identify early markdown opportunities on poorly performing items
• 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 re-orders based on sales, on-hand, and support product exit strategy.
• Communicate with stores and DC regarding inventory and replenishment questions.
• Work with a sense of urgency to identify opportunities based on sales trends.
• Act as an advocate for the customer by placing them at the forefront of all decision-making and design processes.
• Proactively identify and anticipate customer expectations and needs
• Embrace and seek out technology that creates high-tech and high-touch solutions for Indigo’s customers
• Challenge the status quo by consistently identifying areas for improvement, diagnosing issues, and working to resolve them

People

• 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
• Encourage others to freely share their point of view and be open to feedback

Cultural

• Model Indigo’s beliefs and convey a positive image in everything you do
• 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
• Embrace, champion, and influence change through your team and/or the organization

SCOPEReports to: Manager, Planningamp; Inventory ManagementKEY RELATIONSHIPSInternal:

• Finance
• Merchandising
• Supply Chain
• Retail Operations
• Consumer Experience

External:

• Vendors