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Job Description
Job Type:Full Time
Function:Inventory Management
Address:160 Bloor Street East 11th Floor Toronto ON
Working Model:Hybrid
At Sephora Canada were passionate about finding and sharing beauty in the world. Our constant innovation our ability to see and lead trends and our focus on providing an outstanding customer experience make us the most-loved beauty community and top of mind for every Canadian. We find beauty in our communities in our differences our experiences and in the spirit of our employees.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
At Sephora the journey of a product from planning to delivery is a strategic and collaborative effort. As anAssociate Planner youll play a key role in shaping that journey by managing sales and inventory planning across both pre-season and in-season timeframes to meet key performance objectives.
Youll be part of a dynamic Supply Chain team that drives brand partnerships forecasts client behaviors and optimizes inventory levels across our network. From planning forecasting and allocation to operations and logistics our team ensures that every product reaches our clients with speed and precision in a fast-paced ever-evolving marketplace.
Reporting to the Planning Manager youll contribute to delivering exceptional client experiences not just by creating them but by ensuring theyre executed flawlessly.
WHAT YOULL DO:
Planning & Strategy:
- End-to-end brand portfolio management: OTB newness forecasting allocation and replenishment inventory management
- Develop comprehensive pre-season strategies to identify opportunities and risks across brand channel and store levels
- Analyze product launches performance trends and seasonality to inform planning
- Adjust forecasts receipts and inventory levels to optimize business outcomes
- Manage replenishment forecasts and orders within the OTB receipt budget
- Lead newness and launch forecasts in alignment with merchandising and promotional strategies
- Collaborate with Merchants Vendors and the Director to build pre-season brand budget plans
- Design new brand strategies including projected sales SKU-level inventory needs and order flow for launch timelines
Inventory Management:
- Drive allocation strategies that support merchandise plans for newness animations and promotional events.
- Validate assortments and recommend:
- Presentation quantities items to discontinue and items to develop
- Monitor and act on in-stock levels for core and newness SKUs.
- Track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery to Canadian DCs and stores.
- Create manual POs for newness new store openings and promotional needs.
- Set up newness in FRAME (JDA) to enable accurate purchasing and allocation.
Performance & Reporting:
- Generate and analyze reports on:
- Vendor/brand fill rates lead time accuracy business trends and stock continuity
- Conduct seasonal reviews of newness and key initiatives
- Provide visibility into fill rates for planners and brand partners
- Communicate launch risks and inventory strategies proactively
- Maintain consistent communication with vendors on sales performance in-stock levels and issue resolution
Collaboration:
- Partner closely with Merchandising US Inventory and Store teams
- Develop and execute liquidation strategies for exit brands and collections
- Elevate critical launch information to Planners and Merchants
WHAT YOULL BRING:
- 3 years of experiencein Merchandise Planning Demand Planning or a closely related field
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Exceland other MS Office tools along with hands-on experience using Demand and Merchandise Planning systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities with a proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Clear and effective communication skills both verbal and written
- Collaborative mindsetand ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment
- Experience in process management with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency
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WHY YOULL LOVE WORKING HERE:
- Youll be part of a unique culture and family of passionate and inspiring individuals
- Youll work alongside the best talent in the industry people youll be proud to work with
- Youll have access to the global community of luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Mot Hennessy) for endless career opportunities
- Youll have the opportunity to support causes through our Gift of Giving Program (matched donations through Benevity) donations of funds for volunteer time and offering and much more
- Benefits you can mix and match depending on your needs
- Employee Assistance Program services for those times you need extra support
- Access to our program to support your mental financial physical and social well-being
- Holidays time off Summer Friday hours and flexibility to support work-life balance
- And of course theres our incredible swag free product gifts throughout the year and tons of discounts with our brand partners
Sephora Canada strongly believes in equal opportunity when it comes to employment and advancement. Our goal is to be inclusive diverse and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can belong grow and build a beautiful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race ethnicity citizenship creed place of origin religion sex gender identity gender expression sexual orientation family status marital status disability age and/or any other diversity dimensions. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or otherwise) other protected characteristics or other reasonable circumstances can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People team.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
