Vendor Analyst, Shiseido

Lead a Brilliant Career. Bring your authentic self to work every day, and help our customers express themselves, style their home, and live their life in a way that reflects who they truly are. As a brand, we celebrate the differences that make each and every one of us unique because we believe that people shouldn't fit archetypes. So why should your career be anything less than extraordinary? What to Expect: What you will do: General ● Manage Vendor Relationships o Work closely with the vendor ensuring the vendor strategy for regular business, launches, gwp and holiday boost as applicable/needed o Have weekly communication with the vendor to ensure the level of stock and react when needed. Review any opportunity and upcoming promotions. o Provide the vendor with any analysis needed for the business using our system Microstrategy o Work with vendor/merchant/planner to prepare & review allocation for all promotions ● Analysis of flow product, purchase orders, sales, etc. in order to improve replenishment allocations ● Develop strategies relating to flow of product ● Adhere to business processes related to the position and offer suggestions for improvement where possible including analysis of store and sku productivity and any +/- recommendations. ● Other duties and special projects as assigned Plan ● Prepare collaborative forecasting ● Review merchandise quantification ● Prepare RTV claims once negotiated ● Inventory management - review WOS, model stocks and suggest stock balancing (RTV/transfers) ● Review and maintain DCM parameters (new items & updates) ● Manage buy plans/order flows Buy ● Create/Review allocations for all types of orders ● Highlight areas of opportunity to direct DSCMs balancing stock ● Create and approve purchase orders ● Make purchase order changes (dates, quantity, UPC’s etc) ● Oversee execution of Item creation/maintenance ● Oversee execution of Price changes ● Ecommerce onboarding process ● Check Ecommerce sites for content, pricing, and promotional integrity accuracy ● Ensure repeat style validation is updated in systems including cost, retail and season coding ● Action updates on Assortment revisions ● Create/Approve/Track purchase orders and monitor fill rates ● Ensure NuOrder /assortment plan is up to date and maintained Merchandising ● Partners with Buyer to develop assortment plan, reconciling top down / bottom up financial plans across all categories ● Partners with Buyer to execute merchandise financial plan ○ Owns post-season analysis and drafts learnings with Buyer ○ Reviews items exceptions with Buyer ○ Co-owns in-season course correction ● Partners with Buyer to manage store returns Supply Chain/Replenishment ● Manages Open-to-Buy for repeat business including AR, VMI, Central stock ● Liaises with supply chain regarding flow needs ● Liaises with Supply chain to manage returns from stores What you will bring to the team: ● Post-secondary education and/or equivalent retail experience ● Understanding of supply chain operations and inventory management ● Strong financial acumen ● Sharp analytical and critical thinking skills ● Proactive and solution-oriented ● Strong presentation skills ● Proficiency in MS Office with intermediate skills in Excel ● NuOrder experience is considered an asset What’s in it for you? ● A people-focused culture of belonging where Reconciliation & Inclusion are integral to what we do ● Employee Resource Groups that offer a unique opportunity to connect with diverse colleagues ● Leadership coaching and development opportunities at all levels ● Benefits package inclusive of parental leave top-up, retirement savings, “Living Well” Program, and more ● A generous Associate discount of up to 40% off of top brands ● Work-life balance through a hybrid work model and flexible paid-time-off The Fabric of Hudson’s Bay Hudson's Bay has established a reputation for quality and style through an unrivaled assortment of products and categories including fashion, home, beauty, food concepts, and more. Hudson's Bay operates under the HBC brand portfolio. Founded in 1670, HBC is North America's oldest company. Hudson’s Bay helps Canadians live their best style of life by operating thebay.com featuring Marketplace, one of the largest premium life & style digital platforms in Canada, with a seamless connection to a network of Hudson’s Bay stores from coast to coast. At Hudson’s Bay, smart, high-performing team members will challenge you to learn and grow every day. We value ambitious work and great ideas grounded in data and insights. We strive everyday to provide our customers with an experience they will value with our products, services and dedication towards adapting to the ever changing environment of retail. This role will actively support our DE&I framework by identifying opportunities to increase and promote diversity in our teams, products and brands. They will lead with inclusion to nurture our OneTeam culture by removing barriers for our Associates and communities. We’d love for you to join us in our mission to help Canadians live their best style of life! Stay connected with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Thank you for your interest In The Bay. We look forward to reviewing your application. The Bay provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HBC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The Bay welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used