Job Title: Merchandise Planner (Permanent, Full Time position)
Location(s): Downtown Toronto (position requires some travels to stores, presence at the office 5 days a week is preferred)
Reporting to: Merchandising Planning - Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Merchandise Planner is responsible for identifying sales trends, providing strategy and direction to realize fiscal targets are achieved through multi-leveled action plans. They will be able to build financial sales strategies, gross margin and sales plans for multiple departments in a given area. The Merchandise Planner will manage and plan merchandise sales, including promotional and markdown plans to drive departmental sales, inventory, profit and sell through objectives. Also, they will provide in-season financial projections and strategies while identifying risks and opportunities to maximize profits.

Job Description:

• Build financial sales, gross margin and sales plans on a seasonal basis
• Reforecast business in-season based on current performance and present revised projections and recommendations to cross functional partners and senior leadership on a weekly basis
• Create allocation strategies, incorporating the merchandise plan and flow strategy to meet store inventory needs
• Review, analyze and adjust sales plans incorporating market trends and customer needs
• Create and plan product assortments (item, color, size) for each product category based on seasonal concepts
• Make product proposals to the global headquarters to ensure the necessary product assortments for our market.
• Manage inventory levels to ensure that sales are optimized and stores are without missing SKUs
• Place orders for both seasonal and replenishment product buys
• Strategize cross functionally to meet sales plans and achieve business targets

ABOUT US

https://www.uniqlo.com/ca/en/spl
Welcome to Uniqlo, where our journey from a single store in Hiroshima to a global brand embodies the essence of Japanese simplicity and innovation. Our founder, Tadashi Yanai, envisioned a company that transcends traditional fashion, focusing instead on creating high-quality, functional clothing that serves the everyday needs of people worldwide. This vision gave birth to our LifeWear concept—apparel that is simple, yet essential; designed to make life better for all.
As you embark on your journey with UNIQLO, know that you are joining a company that never gives up. Every challenge we have faced has made us stronger, smarter, and more determined to push boundaries. We are more than just a fashion brand—we are a global movement driven by sustainability, purpose, discipline, and the belief that great clothing can change lives.
Vision and Culture
At Uniqlo, we embrace the Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement. This principle drives us to constantly refine our products and processes, ensuring that we deliver clothing that offers new and unique value. Our commitment to quality and innovation is evident in our fabric technologies, such as HEATTECH, which provides warmth without bulk, and AIRism, designed to keep you cool and comfortable. These advancements reflect our dedication to enhancing the everyday experiences of our customers.
Our name, UNIQLO, is a blend of ‘unique’ and ‘clothing,’ symbolizing our mission to provide distinctive apparel that meets universal needs. We believe in the power of simplicity and strive to create designs that are both timeless and accessible, allowing individuals to express their personal style effortlessly.
We invite you to embrace our core values of simplicity, quality, and continuous improvement. Together, we will continue to innovate and inspire, bringing the best of Japanese craftsmanship and philosophy to wardrobes around the world.
Welcome to the Uniqlo family, where we are united in our pursuit of making everyday life better through exceptional clothing.

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