Assistant to Category Manager

Melanie Lyne; Laval (administrative region); On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Melanie Lyne is seeking an Assistant to the Category Manager to support the merchandise buying process. You will assist with OTB management, analysis, reports, and procuring merchandise alongside the Category Manager.

You will coordinate with vendors and stores, prepare samples, and help manage style cards, deliveries, and quality issues, contributing to effective planning and execution.

Qualifications

• Related industry or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in merchandising systems.
• Excellent communication and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Category Manager in managing OTB by class/supplier on an on-going basis.
• Provide monthly and seasonal analysis for planning purposes.
• Create Storyboards and Purchase Orders; implement modifications as needed.
• Follow up with vendors, stores, and Distribution Centre for samples and deliveries.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Fit departments on issues.
• Support store requests and organize swatches, books and samples.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Merchandising knowledge

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

As the Assistant to the Category Manager, you will contribute to Laura’s success by supporting the Category Manager at every level of the merchandise buying process, consistent with division strategy. You will work on daily activities such as analysis, preparation of reports, and procuring merchandise alongside the Category Manager.

How will you support the team?

• Assist the Category Manager in managing OTB by class/supplier on an on-going basis.
• Provide Category Manager with monthly and, upon request, seasonal analysis of the business for planning purposes.
• Create Storyboards.
• Create Purchase Orders and execute modifications (i.e. cost adjustments).
• Follow up on repeats for the Category Manager in a timely manner (i.e. inquiries about availability, discount and deliveries).
• Follow-up and maintain professional relationship with vendors.
• Execute Re-SKU’s and recalls.
• Review the Style Cards or V-listing weekly to monitor performance of each style and recommend action to Category Manager (i.e. repeats, fit issues, quality issues).
• Follow up on delivery and shipping of orders and reports to Category Manager any delay or merchandise issue.
• Communicate with the Quality Assurance and Fit Departments as required on any quality control issues and approvals.
• Support store requests (missing UPC codes, special orders, etc.).
• Call vendors/stores/Distribution Centre for samples for Marketing and Product Knowledge material and prepare/organize all swatches, books and samples.

The people who thrive with us have:

• Related industry or equivalent experience
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Good knowledge of merchandising systems.
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organization skills
• Strong communication skills.

Don't miss this opportunity to join an exceptional team!