Sephora Planning Manager

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Location
Canada
└Ontario
└Toronto
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Manager
Compensation
$101,000–113,000/year
Posted
Apr 2, 2026

About Sephora

Sephora Canada is the national arm of the global Sephora retail network, operating both flagship stores and a leading e-commerce presence. As part of the LVMH family, Sephora combines luxury-group resources with an entrepreneurial retail culture focused on innovation, inclusivity and client experience.

Sephora Canada — Planning Manager in Toronto: lead inventory planning, OTB forecasting and vendor partnerships in a hybrid role.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach and develop a high-performing planning team; set objectives and drive accountability across planning activities.
  • Partner with Directors, Merchants and vendors to construct pre-season brand budget plans, SKU-level demand forecasts and order-flow setups for launches.
  • Own monthly in-season Open-to-Buy (OTB) processes to align sales, inventory and budget targets; manage ordering within OTB parameters.
  • Produce and maintain store-level forecasts and orders for the Canadian network to meet financial goals and stock continuity targets.
  • Develop launch and newness forecasting, support merchandising and promotional strategies, and drive allocation for key initiatives.
  • Validate assortment productivity through analysis and make recommendations on presentation, discontinuations and new item development.
  • Design liquidation strategies for exit brands/collections not eligible for RTV, coordinating with Merchandising, US Inventory and Store teams.
  • Maintain regular vendor communications on sales performance, in-stock levels and forward-looking forecasts to support fill-rate objectives.
  • Report weekly on business trends, stock continuity and conduct seasonal hindsight analyses to inform future planning.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in business, retail management, or related field; MBA considered a strong asset.
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in retail planning and/or buying, preferably in multi-store or omnichannel environments.
  • Proven people leadership experience with the ability to coach, influence and develop cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated success managing OTB, launches and inventory across networks.
  • Advanced analytical capability and a demonstrated aptitude for data-driven decision making.

Skills

Advanced Excel Open-to-Buy (OTB) forecasting SKU-level demand forecasting Inventory allocation strategies Vendor relationship management Assortment and promotional analysis Hindsight/seasonal analysis Cross-functional stakeholder management Team leadership and coaching

Experience

At least 5+ years of retail planning and/or buying experience, with demonstrated responsibility for forecasting, OTB management and cross-functional vendor partnerships.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in business, retail management or related field; MBA is a strong asset.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 101,000 to CAD 113,000 per annum.

Benefits

Base salary plus bonus; RRSP matching; medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage; Well-Being@Sephora program; hybrid work schedule, vacation and flex days, maternity/paternity leave; 30% merchandise discount, opportunities for gratis and LVMH flash sale discounts; volunteer/donation matching, Employee Assistance Program and 24/7 access to Dialogue mental health resources.

Culture

Sephora fosters an inclusive, client-centric culture that values diversity, innovation and individual growth. As part of LVMH, employees gain exposure to luxury-group programs and career mobility while working in a fast-paced retail environment that prizes collaboration and commercial rigor.

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