Holt Renfrew offers you an inspiring, fashion-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow. From our incredible partnerships with iconic luxury brands, to our commitments to corporate social responsibility, you will be inspired every day. A job at Holt Renfrew offers a competitive total compensation, a generous employee discount, pension, and health & dental benefits, tuition assistance, and continuous learning and development. The Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing and delivering divisional level multi-dimensional planning and inventory management processes. Leading a team, the role influences and guides the execution of planning, forecasting and inventory management initiatives in collaboration with the buying team to maximize profit. This is an 18-month contract position. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Manage divisional merchandise plans that align with corporate strategy and deliver maximum full price sales and profit Interpret corporate direction and ideal metrics to create a robust multi-dimensional plan to achieve required results Build a strong partnership with merchant/buying/store counterparts, to collaborate on planning decisions and opportunities Interpret appropriate levels of end of season analysis to support optimizing planning and buying decisions Work cross functionally to ensure planning input is collaborative Identify and implement opportunities for inventory, buying and full price sell-through improvement Review and present plans and ensure cross-functional targets/requirements are shared & understood Manage in season performance through the reforecasting cycle to improve inventory productivity and drive profit Review and present forecasts across all relevant metrics and hierarchies to ensure a clear understanding of opportunities and risks Interpret appropriate levels of in-season analysis to drive inventory recommendations & decisions including managing divisional open to buy Collaborate with merchant/buying counterparts to follow through on opportunities to mitigate risk and drive sales, full price sell-through & profit Work with Planners, Assistant Planners and Allocation Analysts to manage inventory levels to maximize opportunity across the network Manage approach for Demand Forecasts/Auto-Replenishment models and oversee open to buy accordingly Manage markdown inventory and proposals on price reductions to drive profitable sell-through Collaborate with merchant/buying counterparts to review and manage markdown cadence and proposed markdowns Review markdown performance and manage recommendations for action to balance margin and off-price sell-through Review and present carryover proposals that ensure optimized inventory performance Forecast and follow-up on performance of promotional, marketing and other events Manage recommendations on event activity based on inventory performance analysis Propose sales and profit impacts and manage relevant inventory alignment and actions Review and present analysis on event results and interpret future opportunities Lead and develop a team of high performing Planners, Assistant Planners and Allocation Analysts Take the opportunity to participate in and champion projects Collaborate with peers across planning to ensure consistent, best practice processes, systems and reporting Prepare performance presentation data where requested Present findings and results to cross functional audiences as required Build effective partnerships with internal contacts e.g. merchants, buyers, stores, supply chain, finance, marketing Manage the development of processes, systems and reports Qualifications: Post secondary education in Business, Retail Management, or related field 5–7 years’ experience in retail planning, with 3+ years in a leadership role Proven leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP, and merchandise planning systems Adaptable, results-driven, and passionate about fashion and luxury retail Holt Renfrew is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation, please email careers@holtrenfrew.com and let us know so we can ensure you have an accessible candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. All requests are confidential and used only to meet candidate needs. We are Canada’s FASHION and LIFESTYLE retailer, providing a strong trusted voice in the global fashion world on behalf of Canadian customers. We are the curators of EXTRAORDINARY products that INSPIRE our customers and are respectful of both people and planet. We provide personal service and experiences to empower our customers and colleagues to find the truest expression of themselves and create JOY in doing so. We are committed to creating and inspiring a more SUSTAINABLE future for all. We aim to IGNITE the possibility of POSITIVE CHANGE. No other brand has this combination of traits, and they give us our strong point of view and set us apart. Magenta Own and elevate Magenta so that it is synonymous with the brand. Canadian Be proud and make Canadians proud of who we are by representing a modern Canada, its values, its people, and its ethos on the global retail stage. Sustainability Be a leader in sustainability and ignite the possibility of positive change in others. Build loyalty by being known as a trusted brand that cares for its customers, colleagues, communities, as well as the planet. Personal Service Deliver the highest quality of service, not just to our most valuable customers, but to all guests of Holts. Our reach may be global, but our Values remain proudly Canadian. They are meaningful to us and guide how we work together and interact with our communities. Warmth Be open, welcoming, and respectful to others. Unity We are one team, one community, sharing one planet. Passion Passion is what drives us to be curious and think creatively. Excellence We constantly encourage ourselves to be better.
