Planner - AGI (Aldo Group International) at ALDO Group

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Find Your Fit

• Recognition programs to showcase your talent!
• To be part of a company that takes a stand on issues affecting people, the environment, and our partners
• Purchase discount on merchandise sold in all our divisions.
• Family & Friends events with discounts on our products
• Gourmet Cafeteria & Coffee shop
• Subsidized public transportation and free parking
• On-campus gym with access to a trainer
• Flex schedules and telecommuting
• Attractive total compensation!
  
  

The primary role of the Planner is creating merchandise planning budgets and assortment. An AGI Planner must have a clear understanding of the fashion retail business, and a good knowledge of the Aldo Group and retail industry best practices. An AGI Planner clearly understands the business practices and is able to adapt to the general characteristics of their assigned regions. An AGI planner plays a pivotal role in supporting the regions in collaboration with Buying, Sales and Operations, Development, and logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and update sales budgets per store by region
• Build and maintain seasonal merchandise budgets
• Build and maintain seasonal assortment plans
• Monitor the purchases against receipt plan
• Participate in the regional in-season management, and provide sales and markdowns forecasts and its impact on inventory levels
• Prepare ad-hoc reports to support strategic business decisions
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in Excel is a must (Macros, an asset)
• A passion for retail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Retail experience
• This position requires fluency in both French and English as it involves communication with clients and stakeholders across Canada, including provinces where English is the primary language of business. (a third language is an asset)