Sephora Assistant Planner

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Location
Canada
└Ontario
└Toronto
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Junior
Compensation
$66,500–74,300/year
Posted
Mar 27, 2026

About Sephora

Sephora is a leading global specialty beauty retailer and a member of the LVMH group. The brand is known for a wide assortment of prestige cosmetics, a digitally enabled omnichannel experience, and a culture that emphasizes diversity, talent development and internal mobility within the luxury retail ecosystem.

Sephora Canada seeks an Assistant Planner in Toronto (hybrid) to manage forecasting, replenishment and Blue Yonder configuration for newness and core assortments.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Monitor SKU‑level in‑stocks and action replenishment to maintain healthy inventory positions for core and newness assortments.
  • Collaborate with the Planning Manager and brand partners to set weeks‑of‑supply (WOS) targets, confirm ETAs for back‑in‑stock and communicate risks to stakeholders.
  • Track purchase orders and close POs to ensure inventory is received at Canadian distribution centres and stores on schedule.
  • Manage regular replenishment forecasts and place orders within the open‑to‑buy (OTB) receipt budget.
  • Perform allocations supported by analytical insight to optimise sales performance and fill rates.
  • Create manual purchase orders for new launches, new store openings or ad‑hoc promotional support as required.
  • Configure newness in Blue Yonder (JDA) to ensure accurate purchasing and allocation.
  • Produce vendor/brand fill‑rate and lead‑time accuracy reports; conduct seasonal hindsight analysis for newness and key initiatives.
  • Recommend assortment productivity actions (presentation quantities, discontinuations, development opportunities) in partnership with merchandising.
  • Support cross‑functional projects and escalate late or at‑risk launches to planning and merchant teams.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in inventory planning, replenishment or merchandising.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation capability.
  • Prior retail experience is an asset.

Skills

Blue Yonder (JDA) Microsoft Excel (advanced) Microsoft Office Forecasting and replenishment PO management and allocation methodology Data analysis and reporting

Experience

At least 2 years of hands‑on experience in inventory planning, merchandising or replenishment within retail or consumer goods environments; prior exposure to omnichannel operations is advantageous.

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 66,500 to CAD 74,300 per annum.

Benefits

Annual base salary plus bonus; RRSP matching; medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage; access to Well‑Being@Sephora programs; hybrid work schedule, vacation and flex days, maternity/paternity leave; training and development programs; 30% merchandise discount, opportunities for gratis and flash sale discounts on LVMH brands; volunteer and donation matching; Employee Assistance Program and 24/7 mental health support via Dialogue.

Culture

Sephora cultivates a collaborative, inclusive workplace that prizes creativity, customer obsession and professional development. As part of the LVMH family, the brand offers a fast‑paced environment with strong internal mobility and a focus on coaching, innovation and diversity across teams.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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