Buying and Design Planner

Position Overview:

Mountain Equipment Co-op has an opening for a Planner in its Buying and Design department. The position, located at our Head Office in Vancouver, is for a 1-year contract, with full-time hours.

Responsibilities:

• Developing plans to optimize sales, mark downs, margin, inventory and product availability in accordance with financial and assortment plans at the chain and store level
• Analyzing all performance indicators on a weekly, period, and annual basis
• Ensuring operating plans address key selling periods, Key Item in-stocks, and clearance and exit strategies on seasonal items
• Analyzing business detail to support the development and improvement of ongoing processes
• Conducting work in accordance with SER goals and strategies.

Qualifications:

• Post secondary degree in related discipline (i.e. Business)
• 7-10 years related experience
• Creative problem solving and analytical skills with strong numbers aptitude
• Exposure to relevant planning, analytical and data management systems
• Conceptual problem solving and superior organization skills
• Strategic thinker
• Familiar with the merchandise and assortment planning process in retail chains
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Superior organization skills
• Passionate about outdoor activities

To Apply:

Please email your resume with a cover letter (quote job posting #11-051) before September 23, 2011. Visit our website for more info.