Gestionnaire Planification / Planning Manager

Job summary

The Planning Manager will develop and adjust sales, inventory, margin, and markdown strategies for Outlet and Clearance activities to optimize product performance. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Merchandising, Buying, and Finance to transform performance data into actionable business decisions.

Job details

Gestionnaire, planification / Planning Manager Montréal – secteur Chabanel | Fashion / Apparel | Outlet & Clearance (English description will follow) Tu possèdes de l'expérience en planification de marchandises dans un environnement retail, fashion ou apparel ? Tu maîtrises les OTB, les budgets de ventes et d’inventaire, les marges, les markdowns et les stratégies d’assortiment ? Tu souhaites prendre en charge un périmètre où tes analyses et recommandations auront un impact direct sur les ventes, la profitabilité et la gestion des inventaires ? Une entreprise reconnue dans l’industrie de la mode recherche actuellement un(e) Gestionnaire, Planification pour son équipe de Montréal. Le rôle sera principalement axé sur les activités Outlet et Clearance, avec la responsabilité de développer et ajuster les stratégies de ventes, d’inventaire, de marge et de markdown afin d’optimiser la performance des produits à travers plusieurs catégories, régions et points de vente. La personne travaillera étroitement avec les équipes Merchandising, Buying, Allocation, Retail et Finance afin de transformer les données de performance en décisions commerciales concrètes. Ce qu’on t’offre : Voici ce que l'on t'offre pour ce poste de Gestionnaire, Planification : Rejoindre une compagnie renommée dans le secteur de la mode Salaire entre 110 000 $ et 120 000 $, selon l’expérience Bonus annuel Bureau à Montréal, secteur Chabanel, facile d'accès en transports publics Poste permanent, 37,5 h/semaine Mode hybride : 2 jours en télétravail 3 semaines de vacances Assurances médicales et dentaires Stationnement possible sur place Responsabilités : Gérer les budgets et prévisions de ventes, inventaire, marge et markdowns pour les activités Outlet et Clearance Maintenir les outils de planning et flowcharts, incluant les produits âgés et les produits développés pour les outlets Analyser les KPI retail : sell-through, WOS, inventory turns, stock coverage, margin et markdowns Collaborer avec Buying, Merchandising et Allocation sur les buy plans, assortiments, transferts, replenishment et inventory decisions Identifier les risques et opportunités en saison et recommander des actions concrètes pour améliorer ventes, marge et productivité d’inventaire Profil recherché : 5 ans d’expérience en planification dans la mode, ou le luxe Solide expérience en OTB, sales planning, inventory planning, markdowns, margin et assortment planning Très bonne compréhension des KPI retail et de la gestion du cycle de vie produit Excel avancé ; expérience avec des outils BI considérée comme un atout Français et anglais de manière régulière afin de collaborer avec les équipes au Québec et à l’international Intéressé(e) ? Ce poste de Gestionnaire, Planification t'interesse ? Contacte-moi directement pour en discuter. Jean Amirault Consultant en recrutement Fuze HR jamirault@fuzehr.com 514-227-4640 Planning Manager Montreal – Chabanel area | Fashion / Apparel | Outlet & Clearance Do you have experience in merchandise planning within a retail, fashion or apparel environment? Are you comfortable managing OTB, sales and inventory budgets, margins, markdowns and assortment strategies? Are you looking for a role where your analysis and recommendations will have a direct impact on sales, profitability and inventory management? A well-established company in the fashion industry is currently looking for a Planning Manager to join its Montreal team. The role will be primarily focused on Outlet and Clearance activities, with responsibility for developing and adjusting sales, inventory, margin and markdown strategies to optimize product performance across multiple categories, regions and points of sale. The person will work closely with the Merchandising, Buying, Allocation, Retail and Finance teams to turn performance data into concrete business decisions. What we offer: Here is what we offer for this Planning Manager position: Join a well-established company in the fashion industry Salary between $110,000 and $120,000, depending on experience Annual bonus Office located in Montreal’s Chabanel area, easily accessible by public transportation Permanent position, 37.5 hours per week Hybrid work model: 2 days working from home 3 weeks of vacation Medical and dental benefits On-site parking available Responsibilities: Manage sales, inventory, margin and markdown budgets and forecasts for Outlet and Clearance activities Maintain planning tools and flowcharts, including aged inventory and products developed specifically for outlets Analyze key retail KPIs, including sell-through, WOS, inventory turns, stock coverage, margin and markdowns Collaborate with Buying, Merchandising and Allocation on buy plans, assortments, transfers, replenishment and inventory decisions Identify in-season risks and opportunities and recommend concrete actions to improve sales, margin and inventory productivity Profile we are looking for: 5 years of experience in planning within the fashion or luxury industry Strong experience with OTB, sales planning, inventory planning, markdowns, margin and assortment planning Strong understanding of retail KPIs and product lifecycle management Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI tools is considered an asset Ability to work regularly in both French and English to collaborate with teams in Quebec and internationally Interested? Interested in this Planning Manager position? Contact me directly to discuss it further. Jean Amirault Recruitment Consultant Fuze HR jamirault@fuzehr.com 514-227-4640

What you’ll do

The Planning Manager will develop and adjust sales, inventory, margin, and markdown strategies for Outlet and Clearance activities to optimize product performance. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Merchandising, Buying, and Finance to transform performance data into actionable business decisions.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in planning within the fashion or luxury industry with strong expertise in OTB and retail KPIs. Advanced Excel skills are required, along with the ability to communicate effectively in both French and English.

Benefits

• Annual bonus • 3 weeks of vacation • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • On-site parking

Listed skills

• French · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Merchandise planning
• OTB
• Sales planning
• Inventory planning
• Markdown strategy
• Assortment planning
• Retail KPIs
• Product lifecycle management
• Excel
• BI tools
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Data analysis
• Inventory management
• French
• English

Job areas

• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics
• Finance & Accounting
• Logistics