Senior Merchandise Planner (12-Month Contract) at SSENSE

Montreal, Quebec, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Merchandise Planning, Analytical Skills, Team Leadership, Budget Management, Process Improvement, Training, Communication Skills, Retail Math, Financial Planning, Forecasting, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Operational Efficiency, Mentorship, Strategic Execution, E-Commerce

Industry

Retail

Description

Company Description About Us: SSENSE (pronounced [es-uhns]) is a global technology platform operating at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce. Headquartered in Montreal, it features a mix of established and emerging luxury brands across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and Everything ElseTM. SSENSE has garnered critical acclaim as both an e-commerce engine and a producer of cultural content, generating an average of 100 million monthly page views. Job Description **This position is a 12-month contract** We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Merchandise Planner to drive our department's strategic execution by developing comprehensive business plans that achieve key performance indicators. This leadership role ensures planning consistency, provides deep analytical support for sound decision-making, and develops strategies to maximize sales, margin, and inventory turnover. The Senior Merchandise Planner will manage a small, high-value brand portfolio and oversee a small team of direct reports, including managing their performance and professional development. What You Will Do: Strategic Merchandise Planning and Execution: Drive consistency in all planning activities, maintain business plans for a small brand portfolio to ensure targets are achieved, and work collaboratively with planning leadership to understand company sales, margin, and receipt goals. Proactively conduct analysis on deviations from the plan and actively participate in identifying critical business opportunities and risks, recommending clear and actionable courses of action. Team Leadership and Operational Oversight: Act as a team lead by clearly and effectively communicating departmental goals and targets. Oversee the day-to-day planning activities of direct reports, providing mentorship and task reviews to maintain high quality and consistent departmental standards. Cross-Functional Collaboration and Budget Management: Collaborate closely with Merchandise Planners on budget allocation to ensure consistency and accuracy in brand strategy plans. Communicate effectively on deviations between Top Down and Bottom Up plans and partner with leadership to devise strategies for reaching the overall budget. Process Improvement and Strategic Initiatives: Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects, aligning stakeholders and utilizing planning insights to support broader company objectives. Partner with Planners to refine planning processes, templates, and tools, with a focus on streamlining workflows, improving operational efficiency, and exploring automation opportunities. People Development and Training: Build and manage training schedules, including onboarding calendars, content, and documentation, for new employees joining the team. Deliver hands-on training and mentorship to ensure new hires quickly and consistently develop the core skills required for success in merchandise planning. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field. 5-8 years of merchandise planning experience, preferably in the retail, e-commerce industry. Advanced skills using Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of Tableau, an asset. Excellent French and English written and verbal communication skills. French is required as it is the language in the Quebec province. Available to come at the office twice a week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays). What Sets You Apart: Highly analytical and detailed oriented. Creative thinker with excellent problem solving abilities. Strong retail math, financial planning and forecasting skills. Strong sense of teamwork and ability to multitask. Ability to thrive in a fast paced and high growth environment. Additional Information Perks And Benefits: Extended health and dental benefits, including comprehensive mental health programs and coverage. Generous Employee Discount. Access to telemedicine and employee and family assistance program. Savings and retirement plan matching contributions. Gender Affirmation Coverage. Opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies and an innovative team that’s pushing the boundaries of technology. SSENSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need special accommodations, let us know. We will do our best to accommodate you! #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

The Senior Merchandise Planner will drive strategic execution by developing comprehensive business plans and ensuring planning consistency. They will also manage a small team and provide analytical support for decision-making to maximize sales and inventory turnover.