Director, Merchandise Planning

Overview

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) is a Montréal-based, public company of integrated omni-channel brands, designing and distributing accessible, trend-forward fashion for women since 1975.

Our mission of "Empowering YOU to be YOU, one outfit at a time" is brought to life through the GARAGE and DYNAMITE banners and represents the consumer-centric core of GDI's long-standing success as a leading retailer in North America.

Today, GDI operates nearly 300 stores across Canada and the United States, as well as shoppable brand experiences at Garageclothing.com and Dynamiteclothing.com.

Job Summary:

As the Director, Merchandise Planning, you will lead and manage the Merchandise Planning team by providing excellent leadership, clear direction, and proper support to drive multi-channel sales and margin growth in line with brand strategy. You will manage OTB in partnership with the Merchandising VP and the Financial Planning Director to maximize potential while remaining nimble and minimizing risk.Main Responsibilities:

• Develop strategic merchandise plans to achieve the company’s financial targets for near-term as well as long-term sustainable growth;
• Manage pre-season and in-season forecasts at the product category level and lead the monthly OTB review;
• Partner with Merchandising, Allocation, Financial Planning, and other business unit leaders to identify and execute opportunities for sales and margin growth;
• Manage seasonal inventory levels through effective lifecycle planning, assortment planning, and price management;
• Set and manage inventory levels by category and in total to achieve the company’s BOP and WOS targets, including an effective end-of-season liquidation strategy;
• Assess data needs and support the development and implementation of new tools and applications, including change management among the team;
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team of merchandise planners;
• Participate as a member of the Brand Leadership team, partnering with other business unit leaders on all major brand initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or a related field, preferably in the following order: Mathematics or Finance – Business Administration;
• 5 to 7 years of experience in a similar role;
• Experience in the retail industry required;
• Excellent management skills and experience leading large teams;
• Comprehensive knowledge of the brand and target market;
• Expertise with planning programs and tools;
• Bilingual (English and French);
• Experience with Merchandise Planning systems is an asset.

Skills:

• Be able to make tough decisions;
• Thrive in the face of change with a strong sense of urgency;
• Challenge the status quo by contributing impactful ideas and solutions;
• Build partnerships and prioritize collaboration;
• Present information in an effective and concise manner;
• Be proactive and exceed expected results.

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
• Exclusive private sample sales;
• A flexible vacation policy;
• And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise…No day will be like the last—we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.