Assistant Line Builder

The Aldo Group Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion company is seeking an Assistant Line Builder to support the line management team in creating a global collection. The role involves managing the product lifecycle, vendor communication, and providing trend insights. Applicants should have a background in fashion merchandising or business, with a strong passion for the fashion industry.

Benefits

Recognition programs

Tools for career goals (training, scholarships)

Summer Fridays

Purchase discount on merchandise

Subsidized cafeteria & daycare

Subsidized public transportation and free parking

On-campus gym with trainer access

Flex schedules and possibility to work from home

Sick days

Attractive total compensation

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in product development or buying of fashion products.
• Experience in men's fashion is an asset.
• Strong track record in category management.

Responsibilities

• Manage product lifecycle from creation to handover.
• Analyze weekly sales recaps with the team.
• Communication and relationship management with vendors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Passion for fashion

Education

College or Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising or business

Tools

PLM system

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Line Builder

Department:

Looking to unbox your full potential? Find YOUR Fit at the ALDO GROUP.

Join the ALDO Group and thrive in a culture of continuous learning and impactful social responsibility! We offer exceptional training programs and are committed to ethical practices and sustainability. Find YOUR Fit while making a positive difference – apply now!

FIND YOUR FIT

• Recognition programs to showcase your talent!
• Tools to support and help them to reach their Career Goals. (Training Offers, Scholarship Programs, LinkedIn Learning and more).
• To be part of a company that takes a stand on issues affecting people, the environment, and our partners
• Summer Fridays (because Summer is for fun)
• Purchase discount on merchandise sold in all our divisions.
• Family & Friends events with discounts on our products
• Subsidized cafeteria & daycare
• Subsidized public transportation and free parking
• On-campus gym with access to a trainer
• Flex schedules and possibility to work from home
• Sick days
• Attractive total compensation!

YOUR ROLE

Call it Spring is a global fashion brand of footwear and accessories for a Gen-Z market looking for an experienced creative talent to join its in-house product development team.

The Associate Line Builder will play a key role in supporting the line management team to create a global collection aligned with the product stories of Go-to market (GTM). The assistant line builder’s main responsibility is thoroughly managing the product life cycle, ensuring prompt communication with vendors and collaborating teams as well as providing trend and product insights.

Responsibilities

• Product Lifecycle Management; data entry for collection category and managing the full process of product lifecycle; from creation to handover

• Analyze weekly sales recap with the team

• Manage the confirmation sample process for respective product category

• Communication and agent relationship management

• Costing negotiation for product category, assigning retails while achieving the department IMU

• Support with line building responsibilities: trend research, product proposals, product specs

• Support line builder with daily roles and responsibilities

• Assist with presentation preparation

• Research trends, perform competitive shopping analysis reports and conduct bi-monthly store visits

DO YOU HAVE THE PROFILE WE'RE LOOKING FOR?

• College or Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising or business

• A minimum of two years in product development and or buying of fashion product- M en’s fashion is an asset for this role

• Experience with a PLM system is considered an asset

• Strong analytical and project management skills

• Highly organized

• Proven track record of category management and product development life cycle

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities

• Passion for fashion and fashion savvy

• Teamwork oriented

WE'RE ON A JOURNEY TO CREATE A WORLD OF LOVE, CONFIDENCE AND BELONGING

The ALDO Group has been on this journey for over 50 years. We believe that our passionate associates are at the heart of our success, and that with them we will lead into our future with kindness.

The ALDO Group is committed to diversity and inclusion, not only now, but for the long term. We strongly encourage people who are Aboriginal, racialized, have disabilities, come from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or have intersectional identities to apply for employment with us. At ALDO Group, we will always strive to take steps to create a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes equal opportunity and accountability.#FindYourFit

• College or Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising or business

• A minimum of two years in product development and or buying of fashion product- M en’s fashion is an asset for this role

• Experience with a PLM system is considered an asset

• Strong analytical and project management skills

• Highly organized

• Proven track record of category management and product development life cycle

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities

• Passion for fashion and fashion savvy

• Teamwork oriented