Buyer

Groupe ALDO; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Montreal seeks a Buyer to select and purchase Handbag collections. Responsibilities include analyzing sales data, managing inventory, and ensuring product alignment with brand goals. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in fashion retail and a degree in a relevant field. This full-time role offers a dynamic environment with various employee perks.

Benefits

Purchase discount on merchandise

Flexible schedules and telecommuting

On-campus gym access

Qualifications

• 3-5 years minimum buying experience in fashion retail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Select, plan, and purchase collections aligned with brand vision.
• Analyze sales data and report on product performance.
• Monitor market and competitor activity to identify opportunities.

Skills

Financial and budgetary comprehension

Excellent time management

Strong analytical skills

Communication and relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion, Business or related Degree

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• Recognition programs to showcase your talent!
• To be part of a company that takes a stand on issues affecting people, the environment, and our partners
• Purchase discount on merchandise sold in all our divisions.
• Family & Friends events with discounts on our products
• Gourmet Cafeteria & Coffee shop
• Subsidized public transportation and free parking
• On-campus gym with access to a trainer
• Flex schedules and telecommuting

YOUR ROLE

Reporting to the Director - North America Buying, the Buyer is responsible for selecting, planning, and purchasing Handbags collections that aligns with the brand’s vision, target

customer, and commercial goals.

This role involves analyzing sales data, providing high quality

weekly performance reports, managing Open-to-Buys and ensuring the right product mix, at the right price and time, to drive sales and profitability.

DO YOU HAVE THE PROFILE WE'RE LOOKING FOR?

Key Responsibilities

Business & Financial Management

• Operate as a business manager, overseeing the planning budget (Open-to-Buy).
• Is involved in pre-season planning, including assortment planning, blends, and OTB.
• Achieve target budgets and margins through strategic buying and inventory management.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on product performance using weekly sales reports and

monthly business unit meetings.

• Achieve sell-through targets through proactive inventory management.

Assortment Planning & Buying

• Build and purchase a balanced collection across styles, breadth, and depth, tailored to the

needs of the region.

• Attend product filtering sessions to ensure regional product needs are met.
• Monitor market and competitor activity to identify assortment opportunities.
• Work closely with the Product Development team to communicate business needs and

support a strong product offering.

• Participate in regional sales strategies to align buying with broader business goals.
• Perform cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment with the Go-to-Market calendar.

In-Season Management

• Manage in-season activities including repeats, markdowns, and rebalancing as needed.

Visual Merchandising & Brand Alignment

• Actively contribute to regional Visual Merchandising strategies to ensure alignment with

assortment and brand positioning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion, Business or related Degree
• 3-5 years minimum buying experience in fashion retail
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment (Excellent time management

skills)

• Ability to prioritize effective and meet tight deadlines (Excellen organizational skills)
• Solid financial and budgetary comprehension
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Cultivate fashion industry knowledge
• Strong analytical skills

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Retail

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