***Le poste étant situé aux États-Unis, la description de poste est disponible uniquement en anglais.***

***As this position in based in the United States, the job description is available in English only.***

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Senior Planning & Business Analyst – Consumer Products 

Full Time / Permanent Position 

Reporting to the Director - Consumer Products, the Senior Planning and Business Analyst will be responsible for developing, delivering, and implementing comprehensive reporting and merchandise plans to assist the consumer products team in achieving merchandise financial success for the shows/brands of Cirque du Soleil. This position will be responsible for strategic planning, analysis and forecasting to optimize inventory levels, product performance, exit strategies, and overall profitability. In collaboration with several stakeholders, this role will ensure effective inventory management through comprehensive merchandise plans and sales data.

Roles and Responsibilities  

· Develop and execute comprehensive merchandise plans based on market trends, historical sales, and Cirque du Soleil fan demand.

· Provide recommendations through analysis of data and KPI to enhance sales, gross margins, and overall profitability.

· In collaboration with product development team, create assortments that meet our fan product expectations as well as align with the global brand and pricing strategies. 

· Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies that maintain optimal stock levels.

· Develop exit, markdown, and promotional strategies, as needed.

· Prepare regular reporting and presentations on merchandise performance, inventory stock status levels and growth opportunity.

· Collaborate with internal departments to ensure overall alignment and consistency of merchandise business strategies.

· Continuously provide creative ideas to evaluate opportunities. 

· Work with multidisciplinary teams to analyze the requirements of the business lines 

· Analyze different financial data, among others, to develop business strategies that are favorable to Cirque. 

· Recommend possible scenarios and examine their feasibility and impact on the recommended strategies. 

· All other duties assigned 

Qualifications and Experience  

· Bachelor’s degree in business, merchandising, strategy or equivalent 

· 5-7 years proven experience in merchandising planning/analysis with high-profile brands within a fast-moving show environment 

· Attention to detail and strong organizational skills 

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing market conditions 

· Strong attention to detail and robust organizational skills 

· Ability to work cooperatively and share ideas. 

· Demonstrated ability to be awed, be humble and have fun. 

· Knowledge of all MS Office and Adobe Products is an asset 

As you can imagine, working with a circus can be quite different from other organizations, and at Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, we embrace these differences loudly with enthusiasm. We realize that one size fits none and invite you to come create your own specialized experience with us to see exactly what we’re talking about, firsthand.

Our emotion-provoking shows are just the tip of the iceberg: laced throughout our organization, you will find creative minds who are empowered to use their voices and be themselves, their truest selves. Diversity to us means various perspectives, fresh ideas and continuous improvement of the way we do things. We won’t pretend like we have every answer, that’s why we need you! The employees here are the center of what we do, the voices behind the final product and amazing performances on stage.

When you think of your ideal workplace, what comes to mind? For us, it looks (and really is) like this:

- Teamwork – we thrive with collaborative teams, regardless of titles or departments;

- Respect – when we ask someone to join our team, it’s because we trust and respect you;

- Integrity – whether you work behind-the-scenes or in the office, you’re being counted on. We are a team and integrity goes a long way here, and like we mentioned previously, trust is important;

- Authenticity – we want you to bring your full self to work, this is a place where you don’t need to fit into a box to belong; diverse perspectives foster even more creativity in the workplace. We embrace the human behind the employee number;

- Being heard – you have access to everyone in the organization, use your voice on development questions or suggestions on how to improve the experience. We value open and transparent communication, and we want you to be heard!

Come create with us and let us show you what a “circus family” feels like!

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin or ancestry.