Assistant Buyer - Hybrid, Data-Driven Merch

Adecco (Portugal); Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Vacation pay weekly

Free parking

Job summary

Adecco is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join a fast-paced merchandising team in Mississauga. This on-site role with Friday work from home offers a modular schedule and growth opportunities in category management and vendor relations.

Bring at least 2 years in retail/CPG and strong Excel/reporting skills to manage POs, track deliveries, and support merchandising initiatives. Competitive hourly pay and weekly vacation pay are included.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in a similar position with preference for retail or CPG experience.
• Advanced Excel and reporting tools experience.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze product performance and identify opportunities for growth and risk mitigation.
• Manage purchase orders, including creation, changes, cancellations, and delivery tracking.
• Liaise between internal buying teams and vendors to resolve issues such as out-of-stocks and pricing discrepancies.
• Review daily and weekly reports, providing insights and highlighting trends or concerns.
• Support merchandising initiatives including planogram development and store setup coordination.
• Assist with planning product availability for new store openings and promotions.
• Collaborate with vendors to support item setup, sourcing, and issue resolution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Tools

Reporting tools

Job description

Adecco is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join a fast-paced merchandising team in Mississauga. This on-site role with Friday work from home offers a modular schedule and growth opportunities in category management and vendor relations.

Bring at least 2 years in retail/CPG and strong Excel/reporting skills to manage POs, track deliveries, and support merchandising initiatives. Competitive hourly pay and weekly vacation pay are included.