Senior Manager – Merchandise Planning – mavinsys

Title of the Job: Senior Manager – Merchandise Planning

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job Description: Hello,We are from Mavinsys Talent Acquisition team based on One World Trade Centre, New York. We are specializing in IT services and staffing majorly in lateral hiring/contract. Below is one of our requirement to fill immediately, if you’re interested, please share your candidature toJob Title: Senior Manager – Merchandise PlanningLocation: Vancouver, BCDuration: 12monthsJob Description;

• Experience in developing merchandise planning solutions (preferably for size planning), with a deep understanding of identifying business

problems and translating them into effective products and features that align with business objectives and financial goals.

• Deep understanding of all the core areas of planning, pre-season and in-season planning and Assortment Planning is a must and the candidate

should have a proven experience building models to be able to support them.

• Preferred experience working with platforms like Anaplan, Oracle Retail, and Blue Yonder.

Client Discovery and Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with business and IT teams to support discovery processes and co-develop a comprehensive product blueprint.

Global Retail Experience:Leverage extensive experience working with global retailers to provide insights on feature & product landscape. Develop tailored strategies for different regionsand markets.Onsite-Offshore Communication:Serve as a liaison between onsite and offshore teams, facilitating clear communication, goal alignment, and seamless project execution across different timezones and locations.Stakeholder Management:Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including senior leadership, finance, merchandising to align on product strategies. Possess strong stakeholdermanagement skills to drive key initiatives and ensure smooth execution.Product Development Expertise:Lead and oversee the development of merchandise planning products (preferably size planning), ensuring alignment with business objectives and financialgoals.Consulting Experience:Provide expert advice and consulting services to internal and external stakeholders. This may include business process improvements, product roadmaps, andfinancial planning strategies that align with overall business goals.Qualifications:– 12-15 years of experience in Retail with a strong focus on merchandise planning.– Experience working with global retailers across multiple regions.– Expertise in managing onsite-offshore team dynamics and communication.– Proven ability to manage high-level stakeholders and collaborate across functions.– Deep knowledge of retail products and market trends.– Strong product development and consulting experience in planning domain.– Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.Preferred Qualifications:· MBA or relevant advanced degree in Business, or a related field.· Proficiency in advanced modelling and forecasting tools like Anaplan and Oracle Retail.· Previous consulting experience within the retail sector, preferably in product development or financial planning.

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