Gestionnaire de la planification des marchandises | Merchandise Planning Manager

Altitude Sports • Montreal, QC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Altitude Sports is a Montreal-based leading ecommerce retailer in Canada, working and playing at the intersection of fashion and the outdoors. Founded in 1984, the company offers best-in-class advice on premium gear and technical apparel, a members-only benefits program, and a curated selection of products for outdoor adventures and urban pursuits. Our team is united by a passion for excellence, bringing together diverse talents and interests. Despite our growth, we remain true to our roots as the local shop nearly 40 years ago. Dedicated to sustainability, we strive to minimize our environmental impact, ensuring our love for the outdoors is matched by our commitment to preserving it.

Our vision
To be the biggest little shop.

Our mission
To equip our clients with the most durable & well-designed goods through an ecommerce experience that’s unequaled.

Our values
Put the customer first. Just say it. Run with it. Have fun.

The role
As a Merchandise Planning Manager, you will lead our Merchandise Planning team reporting to the VP Merchandising, overseeing the team responsible for driving inventory productivity, sales forecasting, and merchandise financial planning. You will partner closely with Buying, Finance, Data and Analytics, and Marketing to ensure inventory investments are optimized throughout the product lifecycle while continuously improving planning processes and tools.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Merchandise Planning, Demand Planning, or Inventory Planning, including 2+ years of people management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Finance, or a related field.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with merchandise planning systems and analytical tools (SQL, Looker, or AI/Machine Learning planning technologies).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast-paced retail or e-commerce environment.
• Bilingual (French and English), both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Merchandise Planners while setting clear objectives and fostering a collaborative, data-driven culture.
• Own the pre-season buying budget allocation and manage the in-season OTB (Open-To-Buy) process.
• Build and continuously improve sales and inventory forecasts using historical performance, market trends, and business assumptions.
• Develop seasonal and in-season inventory strategies that maximize sell-through and inventory productivity.
• Evaluate category, brand, and product performance to identify risks and growth opportunities.
• Produce insightful reporting and dashboards that support strategic decision-making across the organization.
• Communicate planning insights and recommendations clearly to stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve planning processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
• Champion best practices in forecasting, inventory planning, and merchandise financial planning.

Benefits

• Discounts on outdoor and fashion brands for you and your family
• Full access to Telemedicine services
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage
• 5 Personal Days
• 20 paid hours to volunteer and support our community
• Learning and development opportunities
• A balance between working from home and working at the office.
• A modern workspace in the heart of Montreal’s Little Italy for local candidates
• A chance to participate in social committees, sports teams, group outings and contests

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager