Assistant Planner - Toronto, Canada - Sephora

Sephora

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Type:
Full Time

Function:
Inventory Management

Address:160 Bloor Street East, 11th Floor, Toronto, ON

Working Model:
Hybrid

At Sephora Canada, we're 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:

Planning, forecasting, and allocating product are the crucial first steps in the product's journey to our clients.

It takes analytical, strategic, and results-driven inventory management professionals to build our brand partnerships, forecast client behaviors and optimize inventory levels across our network.

Operations and logistics complete the products' journey into our clients' hands.

Our energetic and innovative team continually improves speed and accuracy on our promise to our clients in a fast growing and ever-evolving marketplace.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Review and action In-Stocks to ensure healthy position for Core and Newness (SKU/Store level). Consult Planner to ensure appropriate WOS levels, work with brands on ETA for back instock and communicate to leader
Track Core & Newness purchase orders to ensure timely receiving of inventory to all Canadian DCs & Stores to meet the business needs. Close PO's on a regular basis to ensure inventory captured in replenishment
Analyze newness/launch performance and seasonality, adjusting forecasts, receipts, inventory levels as needed to drive business
Handle regular replenishment forecasts and orders; responsible for ordering within OTB Receipt Budget
Lead and coordinate allocations with analytical insights that support sales performance
Build manual PO as needed (i.e., newness, new stores, adhoc Promotional support POs)
Provide access to fill rates with Planner and Brands partners
Communicate and elevate late key launches to Planner and Merchant focused on inventory strategy
Ensure timely receiving of inventory for Newness launches, Animation, Promotional events, and communicate if risk to business
Set up newness in Blue Yonder (JDA) for accurate purchasing and allocation of inventory
Generate reporting on vendor/brand fill rates and lead time accuracy
Validate productive assortment and recommendations of presentation quantity, items to discontinue, and items to develop, within new efficiency guidelines and Merchandising Team
Report updated business trends and stock continuity weekly
Conduct Newness hindsight and key initiative's analysis on a season basis
Additional projects as required

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Technically savvy and have advanced Excel skills
A passion for solving problems and using your analytical skills to find solutions
Strong organizational and time management skills that allow you to balance multiple priorities
Strong verbal and written communication skills
A love for product and experience in the beauty industry would be a plus
Prior retail experience considered an asset
An entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in a fastpaced and dynamic environment, with an interest in working collaboratively with crossfunctional groups

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

You'll be part of a unique culture and family of passionate and inspiring individuals.
You'll work alongside the best talent in the industry people you'll be proud to work with.
You'll have access to the global community of luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) for endless career opportunities.
You'll 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.
Holidays, time off, functional Friday hours and flexibility to support worklife balance.
And of course, there's our incredible swag free product gifts throughout the year and tons of discounts with our brand partners.

This position requires that the employee be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment and that they agree to obtain any future required boosters or vaccinations as recommended by the government of Canada or the health authorities of the province in which you would be working and in accordance with Sephora Vaccination Policy.

If you are not able to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine for a reason related to a protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation, you can request accommodation from Sephora.