Assistant Planner Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Retail

Date:
Jan 7, 2026

Location:

Toronto, ON, CA, M4W 0A2

Function: Inventory Management

Address: 160 Bloor Street East, 11th Floor, Toronto, ON

Working Model: Hybrid

Vacancy Status
:
This position is for an existing, open vacancy

Belong to Something Beautiful

At Sephora Canada, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

Ready for a career glow-up? As an Assistant Planner, youll be building brand partnerships, forecasting client behaviors, and optimizing inventory levels. The work you do will impact beauty, as you plan, forecast, and allocate products to ensure they reach our clients efficiently. Youll be part of an innovative operations and logistics team thats united in beauty, supported by those who are equally as passionate about enhancing speed and accuracy in a fast-growing, ever-evolving marketplace.

What Youll Do:

Review and action in-stocks to maintain healthy positions for core and newness (SKU/store level). Consult with the Planning Manager to ensure appropriate WOS levels, work with brands on ETA for back in-stock, and communicate with the leader

Track core and newness purchase orders to ensure timely receipt of inventory at all Canadian DCs and stores to meet business needs. Close POs regularly to ensure inventory is captured in replenishment

Analyze newness/launch performance and seasonality, adjusting forecasts, receipts, and inventory levels as needed to drive business

Manage regular replenishment forecasts and orders; responsible for ordering within the OTB receipt budget

Oversee allocations with analytical insights that support sales performance

Create manual POs as needed (e.g., newness, new stores, ad hoc promotional support POs)

Provide visibility to fill rates with the planner and brand partners

Communicate and elevate late key launches to the planner and merchant, focusing on inventory strategy

Ensure timely receipt of inventory for newness launches, animations, promotional events, and communicate any risks to the business

Set up newness in Blue Yonder (JDA) for accurate purchasing and allocation of inventory.

Generate reports on vendor/brand fill rates and lead time accuracy

Validate productive assortment and recommend presentation quantities, items to discontinue, and items to develop, within new productivity guidelines and the merchandising team

Report updated business trends and stock continuity weekly

Conduct newness hindsight and key initiatives analysis on a seasonal basis

Support with additional projects as required

What Youll Bring:

2+ years of experience in inventory planning and/or merchandising

Bachelors degree preferred

You are tech-savvy and proficient in MS Office, with advanced Excel skills

You are curious, a go-getter and love tackling problems using your analytical skills to find solutions

You have a keen eye for detail while leading and balancing multiple projects, prioritizing integrity and accuracy in your craft

Great at expressing yourself clearly and creatively, in writing, conversation, and presentations

You are adaptable, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working collaboratively with cross-functional partners to drive shared success

Prior retail experience is considered an asset

#FSCHIRING

What Youll Get:

Caring Community
. Youll collaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating, doing the right things, and driving the industry forward together, united in beauty.

Fulfilling Path
. Your career glow-up starts here with access to opportunities that will challenge, stretch, and develop your skills. Youll have access to the global community of luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) for endless career opportunities.

Meaningful Work
. As you make an impact on beauty, youll feel and see the positive change (consumer, industry, and social) your individual voice is a part of.

Rewards as Unique as You Are:

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