Assistant Planner, Inventory Management

Job title: Assistant Planner, Inventory Management

Job description: Job ID: 203897
Location Name: ON-FSC Toronto Off (0581)
Address: 5560 Explorer Drive, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON L4W 5M3, Canada (CA)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type (Regular/Temporary): Regular
Job Function: Inventory Management
Is This Position Eligible for Remote?: Hybrid

At Sephora Canada, we’re passionate about finding and sharing beauty in the world. Our constant innovation, our ability to see and lead trends, and our focus on providing an outstanding customer experience make us the most-loved beauty community and top of mind for every Canadian. We find beauty in our communities, in our differences, our experiences, and in the spirit of our employees.

ABOUT THE PLANNING TEAM:
Planning, forecasting, and allocating product are the key first steps in the product’s journey to our clients. It takes analytical, strategic, and results-oriented inventory management professionals to build our brand partnerships, forecast client behaviours, and optimize inventory levels across our network. Operations and logistics complete the product’s journey into our clients’ hands. Our upbeat and innovative team continually improves speed and accuracy on our promise to our clients in a fast-growing and ever-evolving marketplace.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Review & action In-Stocks to ensure a balanced position for Core and Newness (SKU/Store level) products. Consult Planner to ensure appropriate WOS levels, work with brands on ETA for back instock and communicate to leader
• Create POs as needed and track Core & Newness purchase orders to ensure timely receiving of inventory to all Canadian DCs & Stores to meet the business needs. Close PO’s on a regular basis to ensure inventory captured in replenishment
• Lead and oversee allocations with analytical insights that support sales performance
• Provide transparency on fill rates with the team and brand partners
• Communicate and elevate late key launches to planner and merchant focused on inventory strategy
• Ensure timely receiving of inventory for Newness launches, Animation, Promotional events, and communicate if there is a risk to business
• Set up newness in JDA/Blue Yonder for accurate purchasing & allocation of inventory
• Generate reporting on vendor/brand fill rates and lead time accuracy
• Additional portfolio projects, as needed

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science, or a related field
• Similar experience in the retail industry is preferred
• Technical savviness and advanced Excel skills
• A passion for solving problems and using your analytical skills to find solutions.
• Curiosity, a go-getter attitude, with a strong aptitude for numbers and keen eye for details
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Mastery in communication
• An entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and relishes in working collaboratively with cross-functional groups.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:

• You’ll be part of a unique culture and family of passionate and inspiring individuals.
• You’ll work alongside the best talent in the industry – people you’ll be proud to work with.
• You’ll have access to the global community of luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) for endless career opportunities.
• You’ll have the opportunity to be part of a community that drives meaningful social and environmental change and receive matching donations to support your charitable giving.
• Benefits you can mix and match, depending on your needs.
• Employee Assistance Program services for those times you need extra support.
• Holidays, time off, summer hours and flexibility to support work-life balance.
• And of course, there’s our incredible swag – free product gifts throughout the year and tons of discounts with our brand partners.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
SEPHORA has been changing the face of prestige cosmetics since its debut in 1970s Paris. Sephora was acquired by luxury group Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) in 1997 then launched stateside in 1998, and is currently home to 200 world-class brands – including its own private label, SEPHORA COLLECTION. Sephora’s curated assortment features more than 14,000 products including makeup, skin care, perfume, hair care, body, professional tools and more. Sephora is the beauty education hub, offering consultations at the Beauty Studio, a variety of complimentary classes, one-on-one service from Personal Beauty Advisors, and exclusive retail technology SKINCARE IQ, COLOR IQ, and FRAGRANCE IQ. Sephora is an international force in beauty, and its award-winning website and ever-growing presence on social-media make it the world’s premier digital beauty destination.

Company: Sephora

Expected salary:

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Tue, 25 Jan 2022 23:39:06 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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