Planning Analyst

Planning Analyst

Full-Time Permanent

Reporting toDirector of Planning

Toronto Ontario

Harry Rosen Inc. Central Office (77 Bloor St. West)

Hybrid work environment

As a leading luxury menswear retailer operating across Canada Harry Rosen is seeking a Planning Analyst to join our growing Buying team. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a highly-talented team working in a dynamic environment were reimagining our customers insights is a significant priority for the business. With a full-fledged digital transformation well underway this is an exciting time in the history of Harry Rosen where the successful candidate will engage with leading-edge strategic initiatives and state-of-the-art enterprise-level applications.

If you are looking to make a significant impact on how we elevate planning to represent our brand high standards and service levels that our customers expect come join us!

If you have a strong interest in retail planning and product analysis strategies for the allocation of merchandise and finance this is an ideal role for you.

This is a hybrid position with the ability to commute to downtown Toronto when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establishing seasonal merchandise and financial plans

• Create a breakdown of financial targets by department and provide guidelines

• Generate and deliver reports for Buying season

• Planning - Assortment/Fashion provide analysis and insights working with Buyers

• Create initial allocations with the Buying team

• Support the Harry Rosen merchandising philosophy and direction which is tailored based on the individual store profile and the unique needs of that store

• Provide financial metrics where needed and maintain successful vendor relationships

• Managing inventory to ensure that gross margin return on inventory is maximized maintain basic stock maintain and monitor current OTB schedule deliveries rebalance merchandise and recall goods

• Inventory Management of seasonal backup warehouse inventory and basic stock programs

• Conduct monthly rebalance/consolidationof inventory

• Manage vendor deliveries OTB receipts transfers and inventory corporately

• Review online performance to ensure sales/inventory meets demandand perform audits/maintenance

• Review Outlet transfers with the Buying team

• Maintaining open communications with Store and Central Office Management

• Functioning as merchant in the field engage in ongoing communication with key members of the Operations group and within the Buying team.

• Team player continually seeking out process improvement

The successful candidate will have the following background/experience:

• Diploma or degree in fashion merchandising or financial discipline

• 2-3 years of experience in buying operations strategy & merchandise planning or allocation

• Solid understanding of inventory allocation and forecasting

• Effective planning prioritizing goal-setting skills

• Able to demonstrate out of the box problem-solving skills

• An exceptional orientation todetail and strong analytical skills

• Ability to work and thrive in an agile environment with cross-functional teams

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and act as a self-starter

• Excellent written and verbalcommunicationskills

• A strong sense of urgency with the proven ability to set and meet deadlines

• Exceptional computer skillsspecifically Exceland Outlook

• Retail experience is an asset

What are the perks of the job

An employer that values internal growth and promotion and is committed to succession planning for your future

• Competitive pay program

• Opportunities to additionally earn yearly bonus plan

• Best in industry discounts and special purchase opportunities

• A comprehensive flexible benefits package

• Pension and Group RRSP Programs that grow with you

• A modern digitally advanced workplace

• A leader committed to supporting the achievement of your personal career goals

• A culture that is rich and diverse fostered through an internal Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council

** Compensation for this role will be dependent on skills experience and seniority. The starting compensation range for this role is $60 000 - $70000 annually.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity.