Sephora Senior Director, Inventory Planning
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Compensation
- $171,000–203,100/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- May 21, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a global beauty retailer known for a curated assortment of cosmetics, skincare and fragrance, operating within the LVMH group. As part of a luxury conglomerate, Sephora combines a fast-paced retail culture with access to global luxury resources, development programs and cross-brand opportunities across the LVMH ecosystem.
Sephora Canada is hiring a Senior Director, Inventory Planning in Toronto (hybrid) — lead OTB, forecasting and inventory strategy. CAD$171,000–203,100 + bonus.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and execute pre‑season and in‑season inventory and financial plans across sales, margin and stock objectives.
- Own the end‑to‑end inventory lifecycle: forecasting, purchasing strategy, allocation, replenishment and obsolescence management.
- Lead open‑to‑buy (OTB) and monthly forecast processes; identify risks and recommend corrective actions to protect margin and in‑stock performance.
- Drive assortment optimisation and promotional inventory strategies to maximise sell‑through and minimise aged stock.
- Partner cross‑functionally with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Distribution and Finance to align demand, supply and financial plans.
- Champion transformation initiatives: develop scalable planning tools, standardised processes and enhanced reporting frameworks.
- Build, mentor and lead a high‑performing planning organisation; communicate priorities to executive stakeholders and advocate for the team.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive experience in retail planning, demand planning or inventory management with a demonstrated leadership track record.
- Deep expertise in open‑to‑buy (OTB), forecasting, allocation and omni‑channel inventory flow.
- Proven ability to translate data insights into strategic inventory decisions that drive sales and protect margin.
- Strong cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior leadership.
- Demonstrated experience managing obsolete inventory and executing exit/markdown strategies to mitigate risk.
Skills
Experience
A minimum of 10 years in retail inventory, demand or merchandise planning with progressive leadership responsibilities and proven success managing OTB, forecasts and inventory flow in an omni‑channel environment.
Education
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, economics or related field; master's degree (MBA or MSc) preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 171,000 to CAD 203,100 per annum.
Benefits
Base salary range CAD$171,000–CAD$203,100 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; training and development; 30% merchandise discount, gratis opportunities and flash sale discounts on LVMH brands; volunteer and donation matching; Employee Assistance Program and 24/7 mental health resources via Dialogue.
Culture
Sephora fosters an inclusive, diverse and performance‑driven retail culture anchored in customer centricity and creativity. As part of LVMH, the workplace blends entrepreneurial agility with structured development pathways and cross‑brand mobility within the luxury group.
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