Product - Senior Director/Director, Product Planning

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THE TEAM

The mission of the Planning Department is to build the corporate sales and inventory plan to entrepreneurially and methodically drive the business .

THE OPPORTUNITY

Aritzia is growing and our Planning team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for developing sound product plans to maximize sales while minimizing risk. As the Senior Director/Director of Product Planning, you will play a pivotal role in partnering with the business to drive reporting and analysis to enable data-driven decision making for the Product Division. And, with people at the heart of everything you do, you will support your high-potential people to grow rewarding careers at Aritzia-while enjoying one yourself.

THE ROLE

As the Senior Director/Director of Product Planning you will:

Leverage a deep understanding of the business and competitive landscape to d evelop accurateseasonal and long-term projections.

Partner closely with Buying & Inventory Planning to monitor and report on performance against corporate OTB and projections.

Provide accurate and frequent product insights to drive future purchasing strategies.

Build and deliver inventory strategies to react to changes in demand; including chase, cancellation, re-flow, and exit.

Leverage strong relationships with Product Creative teams (Merchandising and Design) to understand how long-range trend forecasts w ill affect current inventory ownership & future projections.

Manage the amount of corporate inventory position .

Consistently e valuate Aritzia and Competitor product performance.

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Senior Director/Director of Product Planning has:

Proven and best-in-class skills, education, and/or experience in Merchandise Planning

Advanced proficiency in data manipulation and analysis.

Experience working closely with Product Lifecycle teams incl. Merchandising, Buying, Design, and Production.

Strong awareness of the overall product lifecycle is a must.

Able to clearly and confidently communicate with cross-functional partners at all levels.

A commitment to learn, apply, champion, and enrich Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles

The skills to collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes

The ability to set clear objectives and design a strategy that inspires the team

A dedication to quality and investing in results and new business opportunities that add value

A deep understanding and commitment for the industry in which we operate

THE COMPENSATION

The typical hiring range for this position is $150,000 - $250,000 CAD per year. The final agreed upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Additionally, this position is eligible for bonus and equity.

We are always looking for top talent - if your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

Aritzia's Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay-for-performance philosophy. Along with comprehensive benefits, aspirational workspaces and elevated employee perks and experiences - we provide it all.

THE PERKS

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:

A -OK Commissary & Café - Our world-class bistro and café located in-office

The SET - Our in-house gym, with state-of-the-art equipment and custom classes

Product Discount - Our famous product discount, online and in - store

Amenities - Facilities i nclude private parent's room, bike storage room, and shower s with complimentary conveniences

Dog Friendly Office - Bring your best friend to work

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.

About Aritzia

Aritzia is an innovative design house and fashion boutique. We conceive, create and retail fashion brands with a depth of design and quality that no one can match at our competitive price point. Each of our exclusive brands is treated as an independent label with its own vision, team and aesthetic point of view. As a group, they are united by an unwavering commitment to superior fabrics, meticulous construction and relevant, effortless design. Founded by Brian Hill in 1984, Aritzia now has 80 locations in select cities across North America, including Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, New York, San Francisco, Boston and Chicago. We pride ourselves on creating immersive shopping destinations, selecting each location with care and designing each space individually. Both in our stores and on Aritzia.com, our focus is on delivering truly world-class, memorable customer experiences. Aritzia est une boutique de vêtements et une maison de mode d’avant-garde. Notre mission : concevoir, créer et faire la vente au détail de marques d’articles de mode dont la conception et la qualité ne peuvent être égalées à prix comparable. Chacune de nos marques exclusives est une entité individuelle possédant sa vision, son équipe et son point de vue créatif. Elles sont unies par un engagement indéfectible pour les tissus de qualité supérieure, une confection méticuleuse et des styles modernes à la portée de tous. Fondée par Brian Hill en 1984, Aritzia compte maintenant 80 boutiques dans plusieurs grandes villes d’Amérique du Nord, dont Vancouver, Toronto, Montréal, New York, San Francisco, Boston et Chicago. Nous sommes fiers d’offrir des expériences de magasinage immersives. C’est pourquoi nous choisissons chaque emplacement avec soin et concevons chaque espace individuellement. En boutique comme sur le site aritzia.com, notre objectif est d’offrir une expérience d’achat exceptionnelle de calibre mondial.