- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Nov 7, 2026
About SSENSE
SSENSE is a Montreal-based retailer bringing together established and emerging luxury brands across fashion and other product categories. Its work combines e-commerce, cultural content and a Montreal store, with roles spanning merchandising, technology, studio production, customer experience and corporate functions.
SSENSE is hiring a Merchandise Planner on a 12-month temporary, full-time contract, with a hybrid schedule of two days in the office. Reporting to the Merchandise Planning Manager, the role manages planning cycles and Open-to-Buy for selected brands, develops assortment plans, and analyzes business performance to optimize sales, margins, and inventory productivity.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage the full planning cycle for specific brands, from budget development through final order approval.
- Develop and propose dynamic assortment plans aligned with the company’s overall strategy.
- Work closely with the Buying team to ensure each acquisition contributes to sales targets.
- Manage the Open-to-Buy for a targeted brand portfolio, make actionable recommendations, and identify risks and opportunities.
- Conduct in-depth business analyses to optimize sales, margins, and inventory productivity.
- Contribute to process optimization and automation, particularly through AI integration.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on merchandise planning experience in fashion retail, luxury, retail, or e-commerce.
- Advanced proficiency with Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or QuickSight is an asset.
Skills
Experience
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on merchandise planning experience in fashion retail, luxury, retail, or e-commerce.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Benefits
Extended health and dental benefits, including comprehensive mental health programs and coverage; parental top-up program; employee discount on ssense.com; access to telemedicine and an employee and family assistance program; matching contributions to savings and retirement plans; gender affirmation coverage; opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and an innovative team.
Culture
SSENSE’s job descriptions emphasize collaboration between commercial, creative and technical functions. Studio roles balance visual standards with production requirements, while technology and merchandising roles focus on the tools and processes supporting the retail operation.
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