Assistant Buyer, Jewellery

Holt Renfrew; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Pension

Health & dental benefits

Tuition assistance

Continuous learning

Job summary

Holt Renfrew offers a fashion-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow. Employees enjoy generous discounts, pension, health & dental benefits, and tuition assistance.

The role emphasizes purchasing, planning, analytics, and collaboration with Buyers and Planners. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years post-university experience, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 1-2 years of post-university work experience.
• Sound knowledge of purchasing principles and practices / Retail Math.
• Previous experience in analysis an asset including use of system-based tools.
• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills with the ability to get things done.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; a team player who is able to act as both a leader and an individual contributor as required.
• Confident and effective communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Is adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity and change.
• Highly service-oriented with exceptional organizational and follow up skills.
• Passionate about fashion and luxury retailing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Monitor sales and margin performance and interpret variances against budget and forecast.
• Assist in purchase order creation, tracking, open to buy reporting.
• Check order confirmation from vendors for accuracy and compliance with our purchase order and/or terms of agreement.
• Conduct purchase order follow up with vendors and resolve all related distribution issues.
• Support in the forecast preparation.
• Assist in monthly/seasonal markdown sessions.
• Monitor stock levels and initiate recommendations for repeat orders and consolidations.
• Assist in preparation for pre-market analysis.
• Participate in creation of financial plans in partnership with Buyers and Planners.
• Work with Buyer and Planner to prepare seasonal business review.

Skills

Purchasing principles

Retail Math

Analytical skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Role Overview

Holt Renfrew offers you an inspiring, fashion-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow. From our incredible partnerships with iconic luxury brands, to our commitments to corporate social responsibility, you will be inspired every day. A job at Holt Renfrew offers a competitive total compensation, a generous employee discount, pension, and health & dental benefits, tuition assistance, and continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Monitor sales and margin performance and interpret variances against budget and forecast


• Assist in purchase order creation, tracking, open to buy reporting


• Check order confirmation from vendors for accuracy and compliance with our purchase order and/or terms of agreement


• Conduct purchase order follow up with vendors and resolve all related distribution issues


• Support in the forecast preparation


• Assist in monthly/seasonal markdown sessions


• Monitor stock levels and initiate recommendations for repeat orders and consolidations


• Assist in preparation for pre-market analysis


• Participate in creation of financial plans in partnership with Buyers and Planners


• Work with Buyer and Planner to prepare seasonal business review


• Monitor buying office and sample inventory


• Provide sales analysis in-season for recommended repeats, consolidations and RTVs


• Complete/revise store allocations for merchandise on order


• Contribute towards establishing, maintaining and building strong relationships with vendors and internal departments to achieve goals


• Follow-up with stores using appropriate frequency and communication channels consolidations, repeats and RTVs, as well as product and merchandise information


• Initiate and coordinate with vendors and stores in-store product knowledge sessions and contests


• Prepare seasonal store product knowledge and road tour information; manage with the Buyer


• Track line budget performance and activity including plans and actuals


• Coordinate all required activities for trunk shows, special events and personal appearances with the buyer and vendor


• Responsible for all sample inventory from ordering, to return of merchandise


• Prepare presentations, media kits, event materials, etc.


• Complies with all Health & Safety policies and requirements


• Ensure compliance with privacy policies, regulations, and cyber security measures


• Perform other duties, as assigned

Ideal candidate

• Post-secondary degree in a related field or equivalent work experience


• 1-2 years of post-university work experience


• Sound knowledge of purchasing principles and practices / Retail Math


• Previous experience in analysis an asset including use of system-based tools


• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills with the ability to get things done


• Excellent interpersonal skills; a team player who is able to act as both a leader and an individual contributor as required


• Confident and effective communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills


• Is adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity and change


• Highly service-oriented with exceptional organizational and follow up skills


• Passionate about fashion and luxury retailing


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Compensation

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche : $52,000.00 - $62,000.00 / 52.000,00$ - 62.000,00$ (per year / par an). Final compensation for this position will be determined based on the candidate's unique skills, expertise, individual qualifications, and assessed contributions to the role following the completion of the interview process. The range stated is the starting range for this position. Offers may vary with experience, qualifications, performance, and local market conditions. We strive to offer competitive compensation that aligns with a candidate's contributions to our team, along with a comprehensive benefits package, enticing perks, pension matching, incentives, and our coveted employee discount.

La rémunération finale pour ce poste sera déterminée sur la base des compétences uniques du candidat, de son expertise, de ses qualifications individuelles et de l'évaluation de sa contribution au poste à l'issue de la procédure d'entrevue. La fourchette indiquée est la fourchette de départ pour ce poste. Les offres peuvent varier en fonction de l’expérience, des qualifications, du rendement et des conditions du marché local. Nous nous efforçons d'offrir une rémunération compétitive qui corresponde à la contribution du candidat à notre équipe, ainsi qu'un ensemble complet de garanties, d'avantages attrayants, de cotisations de retraite assorties par l'employeur, de primes d'encouragement et notre très convoitée remise d'employé.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Holt Renfrew is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger.

If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation, please email [e-mail] and let us know so we can ensure you have an accessible candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. All requests are confidential and used only to meet candidate needs.

Our Mission

We are Canada's FASHION and LIFESTYLE retailer, providing a strong trusted voice in the global fashion world on behalf of Canadian customers. We are the curators of EXTRAORDINARY products that INSPIRE our customers and are respectful of both people and planet. We provide personal service and experiences to empower our customers and colleagues to find the truest expression of themselves and create JOY in doing so. We are committed to creating and inspiring a more SUSTAINABLE future for all. We aim to IGNITE the possibility of POSITIVE CHANGE. No other brand has this combination of traits, and they give us our strong point of view and set us apart. Magenta Own and elevate Magenta so that it is synonymous with the brand. Canadian Be proud and make Canadians proud of who we are by representing a modern Canada, its values, its people, and its ethos on the global retail stage. Sustainability Be a leader in sustainability and ignite the possibility of positive change in others. Build loyalty by being known as a trusted brand that cares for our customers, colleagues, communities, as well as the planet. Personal Service Deliver the highest quality of service, not just to our most valuable customers, but to all guests of Holts. Our reach may be global, but our Values remain proudly Canadian. They are meaningful to us and guide how we work together and interact with our communities. Warmth Be open, welcoming, and respectful to others. Unity We are one team, one community, sharing one planet. Passion Passion is what drives us to be curious and think creatively. Excellence We constantly encourage ourselves to be better.