Buyer

Livestock Canada; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in footwear and fashion is seeking a Buyer to drive assortment strategy and manage product selection. Candidates should possess over 4 years of retail buying experience, particularly in footwear and fashion. This role requires effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and a passion for streetwear. Join a dynamic, entrepreneurial team in Vancouver or Toronto and play a crucial role in shaping product offerings.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Buyer or Merchant in a multi-brand retailer.
• 2+ years of experience in retail sales.
• Experience working in footwear and fashion is required.

Responsibilities

• Works cross-functionally with Planner, Allocator to set assortment and implement strategy.
• Assortment selection, flow, and distribution across multiple channels.
• Create and report on seasonal merchandising strategy.

Skills

Experience as a Buyer or Merchant

Experience in retail sales

Exceptional communication skills

Experience using Excel

Passionate about products

Strong knowledge of streetwear

Job description

Responsible to: Buying Manager

Department: Buying

Location: Vancouver HQ or Toronto

Salary: 70-80k

This role is for someone with a passion for sneaker culture, footwear designs and contemporary fashion. This position has broad responsibilities and would be best suited to someone who enjoys being entrepreneurial and part of a small team. This role is planned to have one direct report.

Responsibilities

• Works cross-functionally with Planner, Allocator to set assortment, implement strategy, manage open to buy and place re-orders.
• Assortment selection, flow, life cycle and distribution across multiple channels and locations with footwear, apparel and accessories.
• Create, implement, and report on seasonal merchandising strategy.
• Works with marketing to create a product marketing plan that drives traffic and generates excitement.
• Understands how to balance the needs of the consumer, the brand, and the company.
• Actively searches for new brands and products that will protect the company’s top tier position within the marketplace.
• In partnership with the Planner, manages sell through, markdowns, and exit channels for all products within the portfolio.
• Analyze and report on weekly, monthly, and seasonal performance.
• Meets or exceeds sales, margin, and inventory targets.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge

• 4+ years of experience as a Buyer or Merchant in a multi-brand retailer.
• 2+ years of experience in retail sales.
• Experience working in footwear and fashion is required.
• Exceptional communication skills: oral, visual, written.
• Experience using excel, including pivot tables.
• Must be a team player and look to work collaboratively.
• Must be passionate about products and have a strong knowledge of streetwear.