Senior Merchandise Planner & Supply Chain Manager

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Merchandise Planner & Supply Chain Manager to join the team of a leader in the Retail & Consumer Goods space. This role will own merchandise planning and inventory decision-making across the business, with a focus on sales, receipts, margin, and stock performance. You will partner closely with merchandising, finance, operations, and vendor teams to improve in-stock levels, inventory health, and overall supply chain execution. The position also plays a key role in trade compliance, purchase order management, and performance reporting that supports timely business decisions. Location: Remote Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000 annually Responsibilities Develop and evaluate monthly Open-to-Buy plans with the executive team, including timely re-projections Establish a never-out system for best-selling products Forecast sales, receipts, gross margin, and inventory position on a monthly and seasonal basis Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build assortment recommendations and projections Manage inventory health through budgets, sell-through targets, and pricing strategies Oversee the full purchase order lifecycle with vendors, including logistics coordination Ensure compliance with tariff classifications and government trade regulations Prepare recommendations for financial meetings to maximize sales and inventory productivity Recap business performance weekly and recommend corrective actions for variances Identify and manage closeout and excess inventory to minimize risk Qualifications 5+ years of end-to-end inventory planning experience, including replenishment and demand forecasting Proficiency in ERP systems for purchase order management Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required Strong analytical skills with a solid grasp of retail math Ability to build relationships across teams and influence stakeholders effectively High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and quick adaptability to new technical applications Strong forecasting skills and data-driven decision-making capability Ability to manage a high-scope role independently Benefits Paid time off policies for work-life balance 401(k) match for retirement savings in the US or RRSP match in Canada Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Variety of supplemental benefit options available Employee discounts across the company's portfolio of brands Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.

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