Overview
Senior Manager, Planning & Buying Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at JENNY BIRD
Title: Senior Manager, Planning & Buying
Company: JENNY BIRD
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Senior Manager, Planning & Buying (1 Year contract , Maternity leave)
Ideal Start Date: March 3, 2025
Hi, I’m Sara from JENNY BIRD. I’m the VP of Supply Chain Operations and we are looking for a Planning and Buying senior manager to join the team. We’re looking for someone who is data-driven, has a passion for analyzing trends, and thrives on optimizing inventory to drive sales and profitability. In this role, you’ll work closely with teams such as production, finance, sales and marketing to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time while maintaining profitability. If you’re excited about forecasting demand and supporting brand strategies, we’d love to hear from you!
You are perfect for this role if you consider yourself highly analytical and detail oriented, If you are a creative thinker and interested in joining a dynamic and growing team.
The Opportunity
Demand Planning, forecasting, analysis and inventory management
Lead the development and execution of accurate demand forecasts, leveraging historical data, market trends, sales targets and collaboration with product development, sales, finance and marketing teams
Monitor and adjust product forecasts based on business performance, inventory levels, market changes, and seasonal trends
Communicate forecast updates and changes to stakeholders effectively
Partner with production team to manage lead times and factory capacity planning
Support the VP, Merchandising & Product Development in the development of full year SKU count guide by category, subcategory and collection for design team
Participate in the development of promotional plans and markdown strategies to ensure that inventory levels are optimized
Provide analytical support and post-mortems to product development teams for future development of seasonal assortments and lines of business
Oversee allocations of inventory and transfers
Oversee monitoring of stock levels to avoid overstocking or stock-outs and ensure timely replenishment
Support wholesale accounts from a planning perspective with the assistance of planning analyst.
Buying and Merchandise Planning Support
Partner with the Merchandising and Product Development team to align demand planning efforts with seasonal trends, product launches, and merchandising initiatives
Collaborate with Finance and Merchandising/Product Development Teams to set and manage sales, inventory, and margin goals for seasonal collections
Analyze sales and inventory data to inform buying decisions, ensuring the right product mix to meet customer demand
Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure that product assortments are aligned with ad/campaign objectives
Act as the planning lead in cross-departmental meetings, ensuring alignment between sales, marketing, product development, and finance teams
Provide insights to support product launches, promotional campaigns, and end-of-life product strategies
Team Leadership:
Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the Inventory Manager and Planning Analyst, fostering a high-performance culture
Set performance goals, monitor progress, and provide constructive feedback to ensure team success
Identify skill gaps and provide training opportunities to develop team expertise
What you bring to the table:
Proven experience in planning, forecasting, and inventory management, ideally within the jewelry or fashion industry
Self…
