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Location:
Toronto
Address:
100 Queens Quay East Toronto, Ontario M5E 1V3 Canada
Job Title:
Merchandise Planner
Canada Goose isn't like anything else. We've built something great, something special - an iconic lifestyle brand with an inspirational and authentic story. At the heart of it is our promise to inspire and enable all people to thrive in the world outside. To Live in the Open. At Canada Goose, you're part of a movement that belongs to something bigger. One that seeks out the restorative power of nature and is driven by a purpose to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm. We endure any condition, observe every detail, and are building a community that believes in living bravely and coming together to support game-changing people.
Here, opportunities are everywhere - to try something new, to learn, to do meaningful and impactful work, and they're yours for the taking.
Position Overview:
The Merchandise Planner plays a critical role in driving profitable growth by partnering with Merchandising, Design, Sourcing, and DTC/Wholesale teams to develop and execute seasonal product strategies. This role owns assortment planning, line architecture, financial targets, and lifecycle management to ensure the right product is delivered at the right time, quantity, and margin across channels.
About The Role:
Seasonal & Assortment Planning
- Develop seasonal product plans for a select division/category aligned with brand strategy, customer insights, and channel needs (DTC, Wholesale, Ecommerce).
- Define category-level assortment architecture including style counts, depth, price tiers, and margin targets.
- Partner with Merchandising & Design to influence line plans, option counts, and SKU rationalization.
- Own seasonal buy frameworks and revise plans based on market trends and performance indicators.
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Support seasonal product financial plans including sales, margin, inventory, and turn targets.
- Forecast demand by style, category, and channel using historical data and trend analysis.
- Monitor performance vs. plan and provide actionable insights to drive reads & reacts.
- Support open-to-buy (OTB) management and inventory optimization.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Merchandising, Design and Sourcing to balance creative vision with commercial viability.
- Collaborate with Global Retail Planning & Allocation, Supply Chain, and Production to ensure accurate buy quantities and delivery timing.
- Work with DTC, Wholesale, and Regional teams to tailor assortments and planning strategies by channel.
- Present product and financial plans to leadership during line reviews and milestone meetings.
Analytics & Reporting
- Analyze sell-through, margin, markdown, and inventory health at style, category, and channel level.
- Identify risks and opportunities and lead corrective action plans.
- Develop post-season analyses to inform future product and planning decisions.
- Drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights and tools.
Process & Tools
- Own product planning calendar and key planning milestones.
- Leverage planning tools and systems to manage forecasts and reporting.
- Improve planning processes, tools, and workflows to support scale and speed to market.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Sales vs. Plan
- Gross Margin & IMU
- Inventory Turn & Weeks of Supply
- Sell-Through & Markdown Rate
- SKU Efficiency & Assortment Productivity
- On-Time Product Delivery Alignment
About You:
- 3 - 5 years of experience in Product Planning, Merchandise Planning, or Assortment Planning (within fashion or apparel a plus).
- Strong understanding of product lifecycles, seasonal calendars, and line planning.
- Proven analytical skills with the ability to translate data into business recommendations.
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with planning systems preferred.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience planning across both DTC and Wholesale channels.
- Prior exposure to fast-growing or omnichannel fashion brands.
- Experience influencing product strategy, not just executing forecasts.Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Fashion Merchandising, or related field.
What’s 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 of CG 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
Salary Range:
$62,000.00 - $87,000.00 / year
About the salary range: We’re committed to being open and fair about pay. The range provided is intended as a guideline and does not represent a guaranteed offer. When we make an offer, we consider the responsibilities of the position, market data, and internal equity to ensure consistency across our team. Your actual offer will depend on your experience, skills, and alignment with the role.
Vacancy status: This posting represents an active vacancy for which we are currently hiring.
At Canada Goose, we believe that belonging goes beyond mere inclusion. It’s about being part of a community that values, supports, and empowers you. We thrive when we can be our authentic selves. Our community is built on empathy and the understanding that every individual’s experience is unique, and every voice is important. We also recognize that communities are ever evolving, and that our work is never done. At Canada Goose, belonging is more than just an ideal—it’s the key to unlocking our collective potential, taking us further together.
Canada Goose is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
There are multiple ways to interview with us! If you require any interview accommodation for your interview, please e-mail us at HR@canadagoose.com.
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About Canada Goose
Canada Goose isn't like anything else. We've built something great, something special - an iconic lifestyle brand with an inspirational and authentic story. At the heart of it is our promise to inspire and enable all people to thrive in the world outside. To Live in the Open. At Canada Goose, you're part of a movement that belongs to something bigger. One that seeks out the restorative power of nature and is driven by a purpose to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm. We endure any condition, observe every detail, and are building a community that believes in living bravely and coming together to support game-changing people.
Here, opportunities are everywhere - to try something new, to learn, to do meaningful and impactful work, and they're yours for the taking.
Diversity and inclusion is a priority at Canada Goose and something we are committed to continuously advancing and embedding in all that we do to enable an inclusive culture that supports innovation, creativity, and well-being. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where all our employees can bring their authentic selves to work every day. At the heart of Canada Goose and our employee culture is our brand ethos: LIVE IN THE OPEN—a state of mind which embraces living bravely, openly, and joyfully in the world around us. Our vision is to build a workforce that reflects the communities we live and work in because we believe every one of our team members enriches our diversity by exposing us to an array of ways to understand the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver great products and service. Our different perspectives are what allow us to create, dream and LIVE IN THE OPEN.