Address
Salary100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor, Toronto
Number of Openings:
1
Salary / Pay:
$57,808.00 - $98,482.00
Job Posting Description:
This is a hybrid role #LI-Hybrid
Does the idea of working in a collaborative and fast-paced changing environment, contributing to sales and inventory planning & forecasting activities for a word-class retailer interest you? As a forward-thinking and dynamic individual, you will report to the Senior Manager, Merchandise Financial Planning, within FP&A in the Finance Division. You will play an active role collaborating with business partners, including Category and Inventory Managers and Directors, to finalize the development and approval of the Annual Financial Plan and in-season forecasts. You will conduct analysis to identify sales trends across product categories and sales channels. You will present sales and inventory forecasts in Monthly Business Review meetings to the Director of FP&A, VP of Merchandising and VP of Inventory.
If you are a customer-focused team player with a passion for numbers, this opportunity is for you!
About the Role
- Plan and forecast sales and inventory, in collaboration with Merchandising and Inventory Management teams to meet customer needs and key corporate metrics.
- Analyze variance to plans, identify opportunities to drive sales and support leadership execution of forecasts and plans.
- Present plans and analysis to senior leadership
- Prepare periodic and weekly reporting of sales and inventory metrics, while monitoring daily sales performance.
- Perform analysis and other forms of decision support for the Finance, Merchandising and Inventory teams.
- Work alongside fellow MFP team members to support overall team and organizational objectives.
- Collaborate with other business areas, including the Merchandising and Inventory teams, in developing and executing plans.
- Post-secondary education in business or a related field and/or equivalent job-related experience.
- Extensive experience working in a collaborative retail merchandising environment related to sales, margin and inventory planning and reporting, open-to-buy management, and financial analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) is a must.
- Experience with Blue Yonder Enterprise Planning software or equivalent planning tools.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, as you collaborate with team members and business partners across the organization (both in the office and virtually).
- Progressive analytical and strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and sound judgment.
- Data-driven with the ability to analyze and review numbers and trends to support sales and inventory forecasts.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment while managing multiple tasks and competing priorities, leveraging sound judgement and decision-making abilities.
- Highly motivated with strong drive for continuous improvement with or without direction.
- Highly developed business and financial acumen to drive business performance, embracing change and innovation.
- The ability to conduct complex financial analysis and learn new financial software and systems with ease.
- Detail oriented with strong organization skills is a must.
Join an organization where you can be challenged while achieving your true potential. A place where you can make a positive impact supporting Ontario business and communities. Discover a safe, healthy, diverse, inclusive, and accountable workplace where your wellbeing is our top priority. At the LCBO, your contributions are respected and valued. Be part of our journey as we invest in people and technology to transform an organization. There really is a world of opportunities at the LCBO.
Please submit your resume via Workday by 11:59pm on the deadline date. We appreciate your interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Work Hours:
36.25
Union / Non-Union:
Non-Union
Job Posting End Date:
February 1, 2024
The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
