VP, Merchandising Operations

VP, Merchandising Operations - Sport Check / AtmosphereCanadian Tire Corporation, Limited ("CTC") is one of Canada's most admired and trusted companies. With world-class Owned Brands and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies, we are continually innovating with purpose: to be there for Canadians from coast-to-coast. We are relentlessly focused on innovating at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on the best talent to drive the company forward. It is an especially exciting time to join Canadian Tire and its group of companies.The VP of Merchandise Operations is instrumental in leading the SportChek business unit Merchandising Planning, Allocation & Business Support teams (Pricing, Capabilities & Training, Merch Data Analytics, Merch, Data Governance, Merch Transformation). Reporting to the Chief Merchant, SportChek, this person is a key member of our merchandising leadership team. They will work closely with leaders from across the business and be influential in shaping the growth strategies, financial and operational plans of the SportChek and Atmosphere retail banners.At Canadian Tire we work flexibly, embracing 'Hybrid' whereby individuals utilize a combination of working at a CTC campus and or virtually in service of outcomes. Determined by managers, decisions around work location will be made based on business and team needs and grounded in a desire to support individual well-being and personal needs. Our goal is to empower teams and individuals to make the right decisions for them, and we expect that to look different for everyone.Candidates outside of Calgary are welcome to apply. There is no requirement to relocate to Calgary, however travel to Calgary will be required based on business needs.What you'll doResponsible for sales, margin and inventory planning, inventory management and allocation, in season forecasting, merchandise analytics & reporting, pricing execution, product & price data governance, the VP Merchandise Operations oversees critical merchandising functions and will drive advancement in merchandising capabilities.Collaborate with Merchants, Finance, Supply Chain, Store Operations, FP&A and Marketing to deliver financial plans while managing successfully against them.Own the Merchandise Operations overall strategic and capability development roadmap, driving effective, scalable, and resilient processes and tools across Merchandising functions while contributing to and driving banner strategies and KPIs.Oversee Sales & Margin planning and forecasting processes, developing in-season, annual and five year outlooks by category and channel.Oversee inventory planning, replenishment, and allocation processes. Identify opportunities to optimize inventory productivity, improve service levels and effectively manage open to buy dollars against in-season purchases.Influence business strategy and in-season management by turning data into insights, leveraging business and financial analysis skills to improve business performance and KPIs.Lead continual improvement of reporting solutions servicing the merchandising and merchandise operations teams.Own overall planning KPIs including inventory budgets, receipt timing, inventory turn, in-stock metrics, aged inventory, POS Sales and margin. Liaise with Finance and provide key inputs into annual budgeting processes and in season forecasts.Manage and lead a high performing Merchandise Operations team, including individual and team development, career pathing and coaching.What you bring10+ years of broad experience in merchandising, retail planning and inventory management with 5+ years at a leadership level.Strategic thinker who has strong business acumen; ability to assess and action resources to deliver on objectives.Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of retail metrics and drivers to address cause & effect financials.Strong people management and leadership skills with a proven ability to develop, manage and motivate a large high performing team around a compelling vision.Demonstrated ability to prepare and communicate recommendations to Senior Leaders, articulating trade-offs.Effective relationship building and collaboration across groups, with ability to influence others.Problem solving skills.Acts as a change agent, with strong track record of driving results and business transformation.Comfortable working with ambiguity.About Canadian Tire CorporationAt Sport Chek, we want to find what moves you, and help build your career from there. As Canada's destination for footwear, apparel, and sporting goods; we believe that sport and activity has the power to help shape your style, your relationships, and your mind. Along with colleagues across the Canadian Tire family of companies, you'll be a part of a collaborative network of like-minded individuals who draw on their collective experience to best serve customers across all banners from coast-to-coast. Join us, where there's a place for you here.Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and BelongingWe are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.AccommodationsWe stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.

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