Planner, Footwear (Merchandising)

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Lead a Brilliant Career.

Bring your authentic self to work every day, and help our customers express themselves, style their home, and live their life in a way that reflects who they truly are.

As a brand, we celebrate the differences that make each and every one of us unique because we believe that people shouldn't fit archetypes.

So why should your career be anything less than extraordinary?

What to Expect:

The Planner is responsible for achieving Omni-Channel sales, profit, and inventory productivity objectives for merchandise categories in partnership with the Merchant office. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you will drive business results through the in-season and pre-season planning processes and development of strategic initiatives. You will be a part of a collaborative team environment and build rewarding partnerships with colleagues and senior management.

What you will do:

• Lead with a customer-oriented perspective in partnership with the Merchant office to drive store and digital business

• Be responsible for the development of topside financial plans, pre-season, and in-season management for stores and digital

• Partner with the Merchant office to provide recommendations for style count and unity density

• Manage Open-to-Buy to align sales, margin, and inventory to current trends and seasonal plans

• Partner with the Merchant office to establish a concise and executable merchandise plan mix pre-season and in-season

• Develop and re-forecast the replenishment budget, in addition to overseeing and providing guidance on the replenishment program parameters

• Monitor receipts in the period to ensure we are on track with the monthly forecast

• Manage the exit of inventory including providing recommendations and overseeing the execution of markdowns in partnership with the merchant office

• Manage the hiring, training, and development of direct reports

What you will bring to the team:

• 3-5 years of experience in buying and/or planning

• Management experience will be considered an asset

• Strong understanding of allocation strategies

• Demonstrated understanding of merchandising financials and ability to manage profitability

• Proven planning and organizational skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail

• Sharp negotiation and problem-solving skills

• Quantitative and analytical skills with extensive experience and proficiency with Excel

• Ability to initiate driving business results and confidence in making effective decisions

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Enjoy working in a collaborative environment and leveraging cross-functional partnerships

• A leader who enjoys team development, mentoring others, and fostering opportunities for growth

What’s in it for you?

• A people-focused culture of belonging where Reconciliation & Inclusion are integral to what we do

• Employee Resource Groups that offer a unique opportunity to connect with diverse colleagues

• Leadership coaching and development opportunities at all levels

• Benefits package inclusive of parental leave top-up, retirement savings, “Living Well” Program, and more

• A generous Associate discount of up to 40% off of top brands

• Work-life balance through a hybrid work model and flexible paid-time-off

Thank you for your interest In Hudson’s Bay. We look forward to reviewing your application.

We are on an ever-evolving journey to create a culture of inclusion, where we celebrate diverse perspectives, create exciting opportunities and eliminate barriers so each associate can have a sense of belonging, while reimagining the future of retail.

Part of this responsibility is to reconcile our past and advance racial equity and inclusion at work and in Canada. We welcome applications from talent regardless of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnicity, family status, gender assigned at birth, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by human rights legislation.

As an equal opportunity employer, Hudson’s Bay is committed to providing you with a barrier-free, inclusive and accessible workplace to lead a brilliant career. If you need accommodations throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.