Manager, Merchandise Planning and Optimization

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Position Overview:

The Manager of Merchandise Planning and Optimization will report to the Director of Merchandise Planning and play a critical role in shaping and executing the merchandise planning strategy through strong technical expertise system implementation and analytical rigor.

This role will have an initial focus on the implementation refinement and optimization of planning tools and systems (including assortment forecasting OTB planning and financial planning frameworks) it will expand to support the broader product and inventory planning agenda partnering crossfunctionally to execute the brands longterm growth strategy and ensure scalable datadriven decision making.

About The Role

Planning Tools Systems & Technical Delivery

• Lead the implementation enhancement and ongoing optimization of merchandise planning tools including assortment forecasting models OTB frameworks and seasonal financial planning solutions.
• Translate business requirements into functional tool design working with internal teams and/or external system partners to ensure solutions are fitforpurpose and scalable.
• Own the refinement of planning logic data inputs assumptions and outputs to improve forecast accuracy inventory productivity and investment decisions.
• Act as the technical subjectmatter expert for planning tools and systems ensuring consistency of use data integrity and clear governance.

Merchandise Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Support the execution of the OpentoBuy (OTB) process across categories and channels ensuring accuracy transparency and alignment to financial targets.
• Build and maintain seasonal and longrange forecasts aligning categorylevel detail with topdown financial targets in partnership with Finance.
• Produce and continuously improve hindsight reporting scenario modelling and performance analyses to inform future planning decisions.
• Support the establishment and tracking of key merchandise KPIs including inventory turn sellthrough margin and investment productivity.

Process Refinement & Operational Excellence

• Identify gaps inefficiencies and manual workarounds in existing planning processes and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the standardisation of planning processes calendars and critical paths across categories and regions.
• Partner with Allocation Product Operations Procurement and Finance to ensure planning outputs are operationally executable and aligned with lead times and supply constraints.
• Contribute to broader transformation initiatives by embedding new tools and ways of working into businessasusual operations partnering with Procurement Supply Planning and Finance.

CrossFunctional Collaboration & Stakeholder Support

• Support both Director of Merchandise planning and VP of inventory planning & Allocation to set up best in class reporting critical path etc.
• Provide analytical support and insights to senior leadership at key trading and planning milestones.
• Act as a bridge between strategic direction set by leadership and practical execution at team level.

About You

• Advanced Excel proficiency including complex formulas scenario modelling pivots dashboards and structured templates.
• Highly analytical technically strong merchandise planning leader who enjoys building fixing and improving planning tools and processes.
• Comfortable working in detail handling complex datasets and translating numbers into clear insights.
• Thrive in implementationheavy roles and are motivated by creating structure clarity and scalable solutions.
• Strong experience working with merchandise planning systems (e.g. financial planning assortment planning OTB tools).
• High level of comfort manipulating large datasets and validating data accuracy.
• Experience partnering with IT Analytics or external vendors on system implementation or enhancement.
• Bachelors degree in business Finance Merchandising or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in merchandise planning financial planning or retail analytics within premium or luxury retail.
• Strong understanding of retail financial metrics including OTB margin inventory turnover and category performance.
• Proven ability to implement planning tools and systems that scale with business growth.
• Strong communication presentation and influencing skills; comfortable engaging with executive leadership.

Whats in it For You

• A company built on Canadian roots and heritage

• Your work is recognized with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards Program

• Opportunities for career growth through numerous internal and external programs

• Recognize and be recognized by your peers with our Goose Rewards & ICON Rewards

• Be a part ofCG Gives. Donation matching and paid volunteer time to help the organizations you care about

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

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