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CSC GenerationSenior Merchandise Planner & Supply Chain Manager
CSC Generation is an AI-native holding company transforming omnichannel retail through its proprietary operating platform, Genesis, which integrates a data fabric and automation engine. Managing over…
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CSC Generation is an AI-native holding company transforming omnichannel retail through its proprietary operating platform, Genesis, which integrates a data fabric and automation engine. Managing over one billion dollars in revenue across thirteen brands such as Sur La Table, Backcountry, and One Kings Lane, the organization operates real-world innovation labs. The company is currently seeking a remote Senior Merchandise Planner & Supply Chain Manager to act as the financial backbone…
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CSC Generation is an AI-native holding company transforming omnichannel retail through its proprietary operating platform, Genesis, which integrates a data fabric and automation engine. Managing over one billion dollars in revenue across thirteen brands such as Sur La Table, Backcountry, and One Kings Lane, the organization operates real-world innovation labs. The company is currently seeking a remote Senior Merchandise Planner & Supply Chain Manager to act as the financial backbone of the merchandising division, translating brand strategy into inventory investments, margin targets, and sales forecasts.
This full-time position reports to the General Manager and involves owning end-to-end planning, from forecasting and purchase orders to import logistics and markdown management. Within the first sixty days, the person in this role will fully manage the open-to-buy process, forecasting, and purchase orders. Operating within a lean team, the successful candidate will make fast decisions with high autonomy. While the position is remote across the US or Canada, candidates near Salt Lake City, Utah, Austin, Texas, or Toronto, Ontario are preferred. Please note that the interview process includes a mandatory in-person meeting prior to an offer, and the role cannot be filled by British Columbia residents.
Responsibilities
- Develop, monitor, and evaluate monthly Open-to-Buy figures alongside the executive team, delivering timely re-projections to manage inventory and protect margins
- Establish a never-out system dedicated to best-selling products
- Forecast monthly and seasonal sales, receipts, gross margins, and inventory positions by sales channel, category, and warehouse
- Collaborate across departments to build assortment recommendations covering brand projections, key items, SKU counts, and depth
- Manage inventory health through buying budgets, seasonal sell-through targets, purchase order receipt flow, and pricing strategies
- Oversee the complete purchase order lifecycle from issuance to delivery, including container bookings and import logistics
- Navigate trade regulations and tariff classifications to guarantee compliance and accurate cost of goods sold
- Prepare financial meeting recommendations aimed at maximizing sales, margins, and inventory productivity
- Recap weekly business performance, analyze variances to plans, assess trend deviations, and suggest corrective measures
- Identify and handle excess or closeout inventory proactively to limit risk
- Deliver structured reporting while evaluating reports for efficiency, accuracy, and standardized best practices
Requirements
- Five or more years of experience managing end-to-end inventory planning, encompassing replenishment, demand forecasting, open-to-buy management, and weekly reporting
- Demonstrated knowledge and use of an enterprise resource planning system for purchase order management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with an exceptional aptitude for retail math
- Proficiency in building and maintaining cross-functional relationships with finance, sourcing, e-commerce, customer service, and product development teams
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel along with the ability to quickly learn new technical applications
- Strong forecasting acumen and data-driven decision-making skills
- Proactive working style with the ability to independently manage a high-scope role
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- Two or more years of experience in a lead or management role
- Experience working in multi-channel B2B wholesale
- Comfort using AI tools like Claude alongside Microsoft Office and 365 integrations
- Exposure to data management, analytical, planning, or finance systems beyond Excel
Core Skills
Benefits
- Paid time off policies
- Retirement savings plan match (401(k) for US, RRSP for Canada)
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- A variety of supplemental benefit options
- Employee discounts across the portfolio of brands
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the position located?
The role is remote within the US or Canada, with a preference for candidates located near Salt Lake City, Utah, Austin, Texas, or Toronto, Ontario. However, the posting specifies that the position is not open to and cannot be filled by British Columbia residents.
What is the employment type?
This is a full-time position.
What is the salary for this role?
The posting does not specify a salary.
What are the interview requirements?
Part of the interview process includes a mandatory in-person interview with a team member prior to receiving an offer. Candidates who are unwilling or unable to attend an in-person interview will be immediately removed from consideration.
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