Job Title: Senior Manager - Merchandise Planning

Location: Vancouver, BC

Duration: 12months

Job Description;

• Experience in developing merchandise planning solutions (preferably for size planning), with a deep understanding of identifying business

problems and translating them into effective products and features that align with business objectives and financial goals.

• Deep understanding of all the core areas of planning, pre-season and in-season planning and Assortment Planning is a must and the candidate 

should have a proven experience building models to be able to support them.

• Preferred experience working with platforms like Anaplan, Oracle Retail, and Blue Yonder.

Client Discovery and Collaboration: 

• Collaborate closely with business and IT teams to support discovery processes and co-develop a comprehensive product blueprint.

Global Retail Experience:

Leverage extensive experience working with global retailers to provide insights on feature & product landscape. Develop tailored strategies for different regions 

and markets.

Onsite-Offshore Communication:

Serve as a liaison between onsite and offshore teams, facilitating clear communication, goal alignment, and seamless project execution across different time 

zones and locations.

Stakeholder Management: 

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including senior leadership, finance, merchandising to align on product strategies. Possess strong stakeholder 

management skills to drive key initiatives and ensure smooth execution.

Product Development Expertise: 

Lead and oversee the development of merchandise planning products (preferably size planning), ensuring alignment with business objectives and financial 

goals.

Consulting Experience:  

Provide expert advice and consulting services to internal and external stakeholders. This may include business process improvements, product roadmaps, and 

financial planning strategies that align with overall business goals.

Qualifications:

- 12-15 years of experience in Retail with a strong focus on merchandise planning.

- Experience working with global retailers across multiple regions.

- Expertise in managing onsite-offshore team dynamics and communication.

- Proven ability to manage high-level stakeholders and collaborate across functions.

- Deep knowledge of retail products and market trends.

- Strong product development and consulting experience in planning domain.

- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

· MBA or relevant advanced degree in Business, or a related field.

· Proficiency in advanced modelling and forecasting tools like Anaplan and Oracle Retail.

· Previous consulting experience within the retail sector, preferably in product development or financial planning.