Planning Manager Jobs

It’s an exciting time to be at Activation Services Inc. )ASI). We're a people first fast-growing, outsources sales agency dedicated to providing some of North America's top brands complete retail solutions. We've got an amazing people-centric company culture, built around our core values. We value the strength our team brings and knows that as individuals we are strong, but together we are stronger! And we're on the lookout for talented people who share our vision and values and want to join us in this journey.

The Company:

At ASI, our culture is our foundation. Passionate employees, great customer service and long-term relationships are all built upon that foundation. We value people, passion, honesty, respect, and integrity. Our Vision, to be the premier sales organization in North America by 2025, enriching the lives of all people and the communities we live in. Our Values, Belonging, Collaboration, Responsibility, Passion, Over Achievement, Innovation.

About the role:

ASI is excited to partner with an iconic retail fashion brand and are looking to recruit a Planning Manager in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). In this role, you will be responsible for selecting merchandise, planning long-term buying strategies, as well as negotiating price structures, delivery dates, specific merchandise requirements, and contracts. Since much of the ordering must be done in advance, you'll also need to be an intelligent, balanced risk taker.

What you’ll do:

• Keep abreast of fashion trends and upcoming opportunities in the marketplace
• Work closely with Head of Merchandising and Buying to ensure there is a balances range for all platforms (Stores and E-Commerce) in line with trend predictions and budget requirements
• To guard the margin without compromising the quality of the product
• Create and maintain weekly/monthly reporting as well as seasonal hindsight's
• Management of the promo calendar and MD cadence to hit inventory turn, and margin KPI's
• To do the buy and set up buying schedules to meet delivery requirements for all parts of the business
• Present at weekly meetings both trades and best sellers
• Liaise with Retail District Manager, Visual Merchandising Team, Finance Team, Logistics
• Manage spend, planning quantities, and width versus depth of buy
• Management of team and coaching with completion of team reviews twice yearly
• To identify key strategic improvements within fits to improve critical path
• Plan top lines areas across sales, options, terminal and recodes
• Ad Hoc analysis as needed

What you’ve done:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• 5+ years experience in retail merchandising or buying
• Digital Merchandising experience is an asset
• Must be a strategic thinker, flexible, decisive, detail oriented and capable of identifying and adapting to changing trends and challenges
• Strong communication skills
• Strong presentations skills and ability to communicate brand strategy and vision across all levels of the company

What is in it for you:

• Vacation plus additional flex days
• Competitive base salary +bonuses and other perks
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career
• Comprehensive health benefits
• A supportive workplace culture and work environment
• Employee development programs

If this sounds like you and you are excited to be a member of our team, please apply now.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted. This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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