Manager, Planning

Job ID: 296707 Job Type: Full Time Function: Inventory Management Address: 160 Bloor Street East, 11th Floor, Toronto, ON Working Model: Hybrid Vacancy Status : This position is for an existing, open vacancy Belong to Something Beautiful At Sephora Canada, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful. Ready for a career glow-up? As Planning Manager, you’ll be the strategic force that drives growth and ensures our clients always find the beauty they’re looking for. The work you do will impact beauty, as you forecast demand, shape brand plans, and keep our network stocked with the products clients can’t wait to get their hands on. You’ll be part of a dynamic, collaborative team that’s united in beauty, supported by those who are equally passionate about delivering accuracy, innovation, and exceptional client experiences. What You’ll Do: Coach and develop a passionate team as an inspiring People Leader Partner with the Director, Merchants, and vendors to build pre-season Brand Budget Plans Develop new brand strategies, projected sales plans, SKU-level inventory needs, and order-flow setups for upcoming launches Own the monthly in-season Open-to-Buy (OTB) forecast, ensuring sales and inventory needs align with budgeted goals Manage store-level forecasts and orders across Canada to achieve financial targets Oversee ordering within OTB budget parameters Communicate weekly updates to the team on actions taken to address top-volume out-of-stocks Lead newness and launch forecasts and buys, supporting merchandising and promotional strategies in partnership with Merchandising and Vendor teams Validate assortment productivity through analysis and recommendations on presentation, discontinuations, and new item development Analyze and confirm inventory needs for animations and promotional programs Develop liquidation strategies for exit brands and collections not eligible for RTV, partnering with Merchandising, US Inventory, and Store teams Drive allocation strategies that support inventory and merchandising goals for newness, animations, and promotional events Collaborate with the Distribution Analyst to determine total store inventory needs Partner with US Planners to ensure Canadian brand management aligns with the broader US model Maintain consistent communication with vendors regarding sales performance, in-stock levels, and issue resolution Provide vendors with monthly forward-looking forecasts to support target fill rates Report weekly on business trends and stock continuity Conduct seasonal hindsight analyses on newness and key initiatives Support additional projects as needed What You’ll Bring: A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in business, retail management, or a related field, with an MBA considered a strong asset 5+ years of experience in retail planning and/or buying A curious, proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability A passion for problem-solving and the analytical skills to uncover insights and drive solutions An entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while collaborating effectively with cross-functional partners Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence and connect with others at all levels of the organization Strong technical savviness and advanced Excel expertise Comfort and confidence using digital and AI-enabled tools responsibly in their day-to-day work #FSCHIRING What You’ll Get: Caring Community. You’ll collaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating, doing the right things, and driving the industry forward – together, united in beauty. Fulfilling Path. Your career glow-up starts here with access to opportunities that…

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