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Planner, Strategic Sales Merchandise Planning
lululemon
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Previous experience with merchandise and planning systems.
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Supply Planner
The Aldo Group Inc / Le Groupe Aldo Inc.
Montreal, QC
The Aldo Group is looking for a Planner to join the Supply Chain Global Planning team responsible for all supply, demand & inventory planning. This individual will collaborate closely with…
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Purchasing Planner / Inventory Analyst
Holland Imports Inc.
Burnaby, BC
- Full-time
Job Description: Purchasing Planner & Inventory Analyst
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Merchandising Assistant Manager
Dollar Tree Stores
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
As a Merchandise Assistant Manager at Dollar Tree, you’ll join our Store Manager in leading a dynamic team of associates and creating positive experiences for the communities we serve. In…
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Merchandising Assistant Manager
Dollar Tree Stores
Westbank, BC
- Full-time
As a Merchandise Assistant Manager at Dollar Tree, you’ll join our Store Manager in leading a dynamic team of associates and creating positive experiences for the communities we serve. In…
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Merchandise Planner
ARC'TERYX
North Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
As a Merchandise Planner at Arc’teryx, you will take full ownership of the financial plans for your assigned category, driving the numbers that connect product strategy to business…
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Merchandise Planner
Arc'teryx Equipment
North Vancouver, BC
- $82,000 to $108,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
As a Merchandise Planner at Arc’teryx, you will take full ownership of the financial plans for your assigned category, driving the numbers that connect product strategy to business…
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Inventory Allocation Planner
Article
Vancouver, BC
- $78,000 to $88,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…problems. This is where you come in, as an Inventory Allocation Planner, you'll execute inventory allocation strategies to ensure regional On-Site Availability (OSA) and stock…
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Inventory Allocation Planner
Article
Vancouver, BC
- $78,000 to $88,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…problems. This is where you come in, as an Inventory Allocation Planner, you'll execute inventory allocation strategies to ensure regional On-Site Availability (OSA) and stock…
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Senior Events Planner
Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Our Vancouver office is currently recruiting for a Senior Events Planner in our Marketing & Business Development Department, reporting to the Manager, Events & Client Experience. In this…
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Merchandise Planner
JD Sports Canada
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
The Merchandise Planner is responsible for high-level strategic inventory planning and forecasting for JD Sports Canada. This person will work closely with buying, allocations, retail and…
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Planificateur(trice) de la demande – Produits saisonniers / Seasonal Demand Planner
Fuze HR Solutions
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
A well-established Canadian retailer is currently looking for a Seasonal Demand Planner to join its team in Montreal.
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Retail Operations Manager
PetSmart
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
Support and guide sales associates in merchandise handling, providing training on product knowledge and presentation standards.
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Associate Planner
lululemon
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
As part of the North America Merchandise Planning team, you are responsible for category sales targets, markdowns, gross margin, turn, and open to buy management, for both pre-season plans…
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Retail Operations Manager
PetSmart
Richmond Hill, ON
- Full-time
Support and guide sales associates in merchandise handling, providing training on product knowledge and presentation standards.
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Associate Planner | Global Inventory
lululemon
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Reporting to the Global Inventory & Operations Planning Manager, the Global Associate Planner plays a key role in supporting global inventory planning and visibility across the business.…
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Technical Program Manager – Retail Technology
E-Solutions
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
We are seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager (TPM) to define and lead the global technology portfolio supporting Merchandise Planning, Forecasting, Sizing, and Allocation systems.
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Planner (14 Month Contract)
Holt Renfrew
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
The Planner (14 Month Contract) is responsible for collaborating with the buying team to provide a merchandise management framework to drive the business and maximise profit. The role…
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Planner (14 Month Contract)
Holt Renfrew
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
The Planner (14 Month Contract) is responsible for collaborating with the buying team to provide a merchandise management framework to drive the business and maximise profit. The role…
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Merchandise Planner
Sport Chek
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
As a Merchandise Planner, you will develop and execute merchandise financial strategies that drive profitable sales growth, optimize inventory investments and support enterprise objectives.…
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Merchandise Planner
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- Full-time
As a Merchandise Planner, you will develop and execute merchandise financial strategies that drive profitable sales growth, optimize inventory investments and support enterprise objectives.…
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Assistant Buyer, Jewellery
Holt Renfrew
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Work with Buyer and Planner to prepare seasonal business review
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Assistant Buyer, Jewellery
Holt Renfrew
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Work with Buyer and Planner to prepare seasonal business review
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Assistant Buyer
Holt Renfrew
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Work with Buyer and Planner to prepare seasonal business review
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Coordinator, Communications and Student Experience
St. Clair SRC
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- Full-time
- Contract
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JD Sports Canada

Merchandise Planner

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 15, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 16, 2026

Original job description

Department: Merchandising – Planning & Allocations

Work Type: Permanent – Full-time

Location: Vancouver

Salary: $80k–$110k + Bonus. Final compensation is based on experience and leadership level.

The Company:

JD Sports is a sports-fashion retail company with the incentive to inspire the emerging generation of globally minded consumers through a connection to the universal culture of sport, music and fashion. Established in 1981, the JD Group is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports, Fashion, and Outdoor brands. With our retail stores expanding and evolving throughout Canada, The Group is continuously finding and developing talent that adds to the inclusive and diverse work culture. JD continuously and successfully sets the global standard for retail experience best through the unique delivery of the world’s most authentic brands to the market. Our commitment to showcasing brands in a premium environment and stores remain a key part of the JD strategy.

The Opportunity:

The Merchandise Planner is responsible for high-level strategic inventory planning and forecasting for JD Sports Canada. This person will work closely with buying, allocations, retail and finance departments to ensure sales goals are achieved by anticipating customer demand, ensuring delivery of product to appropriate stores and analyzing opportunities for improvement.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties

Strategy & Future Planning (50%):

Working with senior merchandise planner/planning manager & buying team, develop annual, seasonal and monthly merchandise strategies.
Create category level product mix using history, SWOT and SLT guidance.
Formulate space and ranging plans for store distribution in conjunction with the buying team.
Actively participate in assortment building, providing data and analysis to guide decision-making.
Build, Present and Sign off Quarterly brand buys with leadership team.
Attend key selection meetings with Buyer.

Sales & Inventory Management (50%)

Manage inventory within KPIs signed off with Merchandise Planning manager.
Reviews weekly trading performance and achieved KPI's, identifying Issues and the course of action in preparation for the weekly trading meetings and submit to the senior planner/ Merchandise planning manager.
Manage weekly markdown forecasts by collaborating with buyers to agree on SKUs and price point.
Propose and agree actions to recover risk and maximise opportunities with the Senior Planner and Buyer at category and line level.
Visit and understand the store base on a regular basis. Create action plans to Optimise Store performance communicating to the retail Team anything that may impact store performance.
Manage product allocations to ensure right stock, right place, right quantities, right stores, right time.
Working with the allocations team, manage the store option plans and capacities to ensure each store has the optimum amount of stock and neither too full nor lacking key styles.
Develop, maintain and update tools, reports to support the needs of the business
Establish collaborative working relationships within Team and across functions.

Behavioural:

Delivering Excellence - Working at a consistently high standard with enthusiasm. You work to deliver a high quality of work to meet personal and team expectations.
Responsibility (Delivers results) - Take ownership of your work and use your initiative to deliver. Take responsibility for your own actions & decisions.
Teamwork - You work with others to reach a common goal; sharing information, supporting colleagues and searching out expertise and solutions from relevant stakeholders.
Leadership - You lead by example through your behaviours and professional approach to work, inspiring your colleagues and driving for results.
Communication - You communicate clearly and concisely, ensuring that the message is understood by all.

The Requirements:

Post-secondary education, preferably with a sales or marketing background
3+ years of retail experience.
2+ years of merchandise planning experience.
Possess an innate understanding of inventory management, merchandise planning and supply chain in a retail environment.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Entrepreneurship – an ability to make decisions and take calculated risks.
Experience in data analysis and Microsoft office software, specifically excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proactive and goal-oriented individual

The Perks:

To match our culture, focused on creativity, innovation and love for fashion, we offer our employees unique benefits such as product discounts, learning & development allowance and social events!

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Responsibilities

Develop annual, seasonal, and monthly merchandise strategies, product mixes, space plans, and brand buys in collaboration with planning and buying teams. Manage inventory and allocations, review trading performance, forecast markdowns, and coordinate actions to improve store and category results.

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education, preferably in sales or marketing, at least three years of retail experience, and at least two years of merchandise planning experience. Candidates should understand retail inventory management and supply chains, be proficient in data analysis and Microsoft Office - especially Excel - and be able to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively.

Skills

Merchandise Planning
Inventory Management
Sales Forecasting
Data Analysis
Retail Planning
Supply Chain Management
Assortment Planning
Product Allocation
Markdown Forecasting
Sales Performance Analysis
Microsoft Excel
Project Management
Decision-Making
Communication
Teamwork
Leadership

Benefits

Product Discounts
Learning And Development Allowance
Social Events

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Keywords

Merchandise Planning
Planning And Allocations
Inventory Management
Sales Forecasting
Retail
Supply Chain
Category Planning
Product Mix
Assortment Building
Space Planning
Store Distribution
Brand Buys
Sales Performance
KPI Management
Markdown Forecasting
Product Allocation
Store Capacity Planning
Data Analysis
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Trading Performance
Retail Operations

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