Role Summary
This permanent full-time position reports directly to the Divisional Merchandise Director. In this role, you will provide leadership and product line management for all facets of the merchandising process. You will work in cross-functional teams to successfully develop, design, and manage merchandise to drive a product line that meets business plans and long term vision.
Main Responsibilities
Drive current/future growth of the department through the development of merchandise assortments; Develop a track record of success by consistently delivering on or above target results to plan; Develop creative and innovative strategies to drive a business plan; Understand and analyze competition and marketplace to enhance customer focus and develop innovative ideas; Work in conjunction with planning to manage the OTB as far as receipts, sales, margin, markdowns and weeks of stock;
- Lead and manage the line planning, pricing, and product creation process including style/color plan, and sizing strategy;
Analyze performance and plans to help identify sales and margin opportunities that can exceed plan; Constant pursuit of providing trend right product to the customer and driving department growth through assortment planning; Quickly adapt to changes/trends occurring in the business and marketplace; Effectively and efficiently lead business meetings; communicate, influence and negotiate with cross-functional teams to execute vision; Collaborate with the visual team and ongoing management in the development and execution of floor sets; Lead, coach and develop junior buyers and merchandise assistant team to continually improve capabilities and performance needed to deliver business plan; Shift ownership and responsibility to direct reports and provide opportunity to demonstrate skills. Qualifications And Competencies
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree; Minimum 5 years experience in fashion buying and/or fashion product management; - Excellent sense of style and knowledge of fashion trends;
Strong product knowledge and a balance of analytical and creative abilities to positively affect the bottom line; Strong financial acumen and analytical skills; Language of work: French or English, excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken) are required in order to deal with international suppliers; Solid planning skills with experience managing an Open-to-Buy; Strong ability to work in teams and leadership skills; Good computer skills (Excel and/or equivalent software systems); In-depth understanding of our brand and its target market. Benefits
You will be rewarded for your contribution and dedication with a competitive salary and a bonus plan. We also offer a registered retirement savings plan in Canada and a flexible group insurance plan that meets all your needs thanks to personalized coverage, as well as an employee discount in our stores.
