SummaryAs a Manager Planning at Holt Renfrew, you will oversee and deliver divisional level multi-dimensional planning and inventory management processes. You will lead a team to execute planning, forecasting, and inventory management initiatives in collaboration with the buying team to maximize profit. This is an 18-month contract position.
Responsibilities- 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 strong partnerships with merchant, buying, and store counterparts to collaborate on planning decisions and opportunities.
- Identify and implement opportunities for inventory, buying, and full price sell-through improvement.
- Manage in-season performance through the reforecasting cycle to improve inventory productivity and drive profit.
- Collaborate with merchant and buying counterparts to mitigate risk and drive sales, full price sell-through, and profit.
- Lead and develop a team of high-performing Planners, Assistant Planners, and Allocation Analysts.
- Collaborate with peers across planning to ensure consistent, best practice processes, systems, and reporting.
Requirements- Post-secondary education in Business, Retail Management, or related field.
- 5–7 years of 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.
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