Job Description

Founded in 2006, Joe Fresh is a leading source for modern style and accessible design, offering comprehensive lifestyle collections for men, women and children. Joe Fresh delivers quality and compelling value in categories spanning in apparel, accessories, and footwear. Joe Fresh collections are polished and sophisticated, with a focus on essential designs that appeal to a broad range of style-savvy consumers. With more than 350 Joe Fresh departments from coast to coast, the Joe fresh network is more than a great place to shop, it's a great place to work. We're committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness, and inclusivity. We are looking for innovative, hardworking, and collaborative team members for our Joe Fresh team. Join our team in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well.



In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct - it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Summary:

The Merchandise Planning Manager is responsible for leading pre-season planning and in-season management within the Joe Fresh Planning and Analytics team. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct pre-season analysis, support buy sign-off, forecast financial results, identify promotional and markdown opportunities, and manage seasonal inventory. The position reports directly to the Director, Merchandise Planning.

Top Priorities & Accountabilities:

Build an accurate merchandise plan that will meet financial and category strategies. Play a key role in quarterly Buy sign off process. Identifies opportunities and risks in-season and leads the development of actionable solutions to improve results. Analyzes historical results and conduct postmortems to share learnings across the organization. Play a key role in the markdown process and connects the impacts of clearance to the forecast. Present findings and insights to senior leaders and other team members in a clear and concise manner. Provides mentoring and coaching for team members. Project involvement in system enhancements/implementations.

Role Requirements:

5-7 years' experience in a planning function. Previous financial forecasting and analysis experience with a strong understanding of retail math. Ability to think strategically and interpret complex data to recommend changes and develop creative solutions. Ability to gather and manipulate data from multiple sources to develop reporting and analysis. Superior computer skills (MS Office, advance level Excel). Strong collaboration skills with ability to engage colleagues and communicate effectively. Accepts coaching with a positive outlook and has a willingness to grow. Exceptional problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently. Previous experience leading a team a plus. Experience within a large, apparel retailer preferred

How You'll Succeed

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At Joe Fresh, we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.


If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.


Joe Fresh recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation's evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.


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