Planner

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $92,000.00 Annually
Help people create homes they love.
Join the Urban Barn team as a
Planner at our Home Office in Burnaby, BC.
With over 50 retail stores across the country, Urban Barn is a nationally recognized retailer known for high-quality furniture and inspiring home décor. We’re passionate about making our customers and employees feel right at home.
This is an in-office position Monday-Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday's.
Reporting to the Planning Manager, this Planner will partner with the category Buyer, to optimize sales and manage Urban Barn’s home accents and décor categories to drive growth and meet financial objectives for this category.
Why Join Urban Barn:
Group benefits (health, dental, and vision coverage)
A Group RSP program
A 40% discount on Urban Barn products
Flexibility to work remotely on Friday's
Opportunities for professional development and advancement
A fun work environment with a collaborative team that loves to talk design
What You’ll Do:
Develops seasonal and annual OTB plans in conjunction with Planning Manager, Buyer(s) and Senior Management to meet corporate objectives.
Analyze weekly sales and performance results and adjust forecasts as required
Ensure inventories by item and category are adjusted to trends
Complete scheduled or ad hoc reports and analysis as required
Prepare and present data to support category optimization decision-making
Continuously seek opportunities to grow assigned categories
Collaborate with the Buyer and Purchasing Assistant on, assortment planning & selection, seasonal buys, markdowns, reporting and analytics.
Proactively identify potential problems or opportunities and develop solutions or mitigation plans.
Work closely with Ecommerce to provide product information required to maximize sales and elevate user experience.
Work closely with Marketing on sharing information on upcoming promotions and markdowns
Who You Are:
You are highly analytical and enjoy data and business analysis
You are a self-motivated individual with a creative outlook and solid business judgement
You work proactively, recommending and implementing improvements and solutions
You demonstrate a willingness to take on additional responsibilities, embrace change, and challenge the status quo
A natural collaborator, with strongly developed listening and partnership skills
You build positive working relationships at all levels (demonstrating approachability, developing trust, showing respect)
What You Bring:
3 to 5 years of experience in Product Planning
Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to learn new software programs
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience in categories related to Accents, Accessories, Apparel, or Furniture is preferred
Organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail, sound judgment, and multitasking abilities
Ability to work independently;
flexibility to adapt tochange;
and a sense of humor ina dynamic environment
Urban Barn offers a welcoming environment where inclusion, diversity, and equity are paramount. We are committed to creating and strengthening a culture of respect and openness in all our stores, warehouses, and offices.
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