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VP, Merchandising Operations

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Sport Chek

Aug 9

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Calgary
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need 10+ years in merchandising and retail, 5+ in leadership, strong analytical and people management skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive change and influence others.
  • You will oversee sales and inventory planning, manage forecasting, optimize processes, analyze data for insights, lead a high-performing team, and drive merchandising strategies and KPIs.

Requirements

  • 10+ 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 solve
  • Acts as a change agent, with strong track record of driving results and business transformation
  • Comfortable working with ambiguity

Responsibilities

  • Responsible 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. This person will collaborate with Merchants, Finance, Supply Chain, Store Operations, FP&A and Marketing to deliver financial plans while managing successfully against them. The ideal candidate will come with deep Merchandise Operations experience gained in a dynamic, high-growth, omni-channel environment, and a track record of building, managing and developing high performing teams.
  • 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.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the VP, Merchandising Operations?

The VP, Merchandising Operations is responsible for leading the merchandising planning, allocation, and business support teams for the SportChek business unit, overseeing sales, margin, and inventory planning, as well as driving advancement in merchandising capabilities.

Is relocating to Calgary required for this role?

No, there is no requirement to relocate to Calgary. However, travel to Calgary may be necessary based on business needs.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

A minimum of 10+ years of experience in merchandising, retail planning, and inventory management is required, with at least 5+ years in a leadership level role.

What types of skills are emphasized for candidates applying for this position?

Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, people management and leadership skills, effective relationship building, and the ability to problem-solve and navigate ambiguity.

What are the expectations regarding teamwork and collaboration for this role?

The VP will be expected to collaborate closely with leaders from various teams including Merchants, Finance, Supply Chain, Store Operations, FP&A, and Marketing to drive business strategies and achieve financial plans.

What is Canadian Tire Corporation's commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Canadian Tire Corporation is committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, ensuring that diversity, inclusion, and equity are part of the organizational culture, treating all individuals with dignity and respect.

What does the hybrid work model entail?

The hybrid work model allows individuals to utilize a combination of working at a CTC campus and/or virtually, based on business and team needs, while supporting individual well-being and personal needs.

Will there be opportunities for team development in this role?

Yes, the VP, Merchandising Operations will manage and lead a high-performing team, focusing on individual and team development, career pathing, and coaching.

What is the focus of the merchandising capabilities that the VP will advance?

The focus will be on driving effective, scalable, and resilient processes and tools across merchandising functions while contributing to and driving banner strategies and key performance indicators (KPIs).

What type of environment does Sport Chek promote?

Sport Chek promotes a collaborative environment where individuals work as a network to best serve customers, reflecting a shared commitment to sport and active lifestyles.

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Sport Chek

Find what moves you

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Find what moves you. At Sport Chek, we believe that sport is whatever moves you. It shouldn’t be bound by rulebooks or live within set lines and lanes. It’s not limited to what happens on the court, rink, field or track. Because it’s not just about what you’re doing, but how you’re feeling. Alive. Exhilarated. Renewed. Sport is more than its traditional definitions. It has the power to shape your style, your relationships, your mind, and ultimately, it’s part of who you are. Sport Chek is Canada’s health and wellness destination for looking well, feeling well, and performing well. Our role is to help motivate Canadians to get moving and help them achieve their wellness goals. As Canada’s leading health and wellness destination, Sport Chek understands better than anyone the role sports and activity play in the lives of Canadians. We want to inspire our customers to live an active lifestyle by making sports and activity more fun, approachable and inclusive. With over 190 stores across Canada, Sport Chek is the destination for FGL Sports, providing customers with both brand name and private brand products.