Director of Merchandise Planning

Overview

This position is a 14 month contract role.
The Director of Merchandising is responsible for driving the strategic vision, planning, and execution of the merchandise assortment.
This role oversees category management, product selection, pricing, inventory planning, and performance analysis to ensure the achievement of sales, margin, and inventory goals.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep analytical skills, a strong aesthetic sense, and a customer-first mindset.

About Jewlr

Personalized Jewelry, designed by you.

At Jewlr, we invite you into a world of possibility, a creative destination to freely discover and design jewelry that is uniquely, and meaningfully yours.
Our jewelry is a celebration and a genuine reflection of who you are - your beliefs, your loves, your experiences, and your milestones.
Explore endless styles and customize to mark your moments, give thoughtfully, and play with personality.

Jewlr's combination of innovative custom design technology with traditional hand made manufacturing delivers high quality jewelry that transforms your memories into timeless pieces.

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Jewlr was founded in 2009 with the mission to create a truly unique online experience where you choose, personalize, and customize fine jewelry.

Today, Jewlr is an internationally recognized brand employing more than 150 people and has shipped more than 1.5 million orders.
Jewlr continues to grow exponentially year-by-year and has redefined the international standard for personalized jewelry.

JOIN OUR TEAM

Ever wanted to be a part of something bigger? We're working towards a fresh new look and want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement merchandising strategies that support brand vision, financial objectives, and customer expectations.
• Lead and mentor a team of supply chain analysts, planners, and category managers.
• Inform, based on data, the product assortment strategy- evaluate and recommend new products and collections across key categories.
• Partner with Marketing, Design, Planning, and E-commerce teams to create cohesive product stories across all channels.
• Work in close partnership with the Finance team to align on purchasing budgets, manage cash flow efficiently, and optimize inventory investment
• Analyze sales performance, consumer trends, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and risks.
• Oversee seasonal product planning, forecasting, and markdown strategies to maximize profitability.
• Drive vendor relationships and negotiations to ensure strong product offerings and healthy margins.
• Collaborate on inventory management strategies to reduce overstock and optimize stock turn.
• Present seasonal merchandising plans to senior leadership and align on key initiatives.
• Stay on top of emerging trends, customer insights, and innovation in merchandising and retail.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field.
  MBA a plus.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in merchandising, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in assortment planning, pricing strategy, and revenue growth.
• Strong leadership and team development experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with analytics and inventory tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
• Strong business acumen, creative sensibility, and a data-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, e-commerce environment.

This is a full-time hybrid position based in Toronto.

Jewlr is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and

providing a workplace that is free from discrimination.
Jewlr is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities.
Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing ***.