Buying Coordinator - Call It Spring

ALDO Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site perks

Employee discounts

Job summary

ALDO Group is seeking an energetic Buying Coordinator to support the Call It Spring Footwear Buying team. You will coordinate purchase orders, assist in in-season management, and act as a liaison between Buying and cross-functional partners including POM, Retail Demand, Allocation, Product Development, Marketing, Visual Merchandising and E-commerce.

The ideal candidate has a college diploma or bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years in retail or fashion, with strong analytical and organizational skills,

Qualifications

• College diploma or Bachelor's degree in a related program.
• 1–2 years of working experience; retail or fashion background is an asset.
• Understanding of the retail buying cycle is an asset.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with sales and product data.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Self-motivated, proactive and willing to take ownership.
• Strong interest in footwear, fashion, product and consumer trends.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Order & In-Season Management: Support weekly in-season activities and input lines into ISM templates.
• Repeats: Input approved lines into repeat templates and coordinate follow-up.
• Sprints: Input approved Sprint lines and coordinate execution.
• Data & Assortment Maintenance: Update retail prices and maintain seasonal assortment sheets.
• Marketing & Cross-Functional Support: Maintain product match-back lists and GTM selections.
• General Administrative Support: Maintain recap room and provide admin support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Proactive

Teamwork

Multitasking

Fashion interest

Education

College diploma or Bachelor's degree in a related program

Job description

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Company: The Aldo Group Inc / Le Groupe Aldo Inc.

About the ALDO Group

Specializing in stylish and accessible footwear, handbags, and accessories, the ALDO Group has been around for more than 50 years. With over 1,500 stores in more than 100 countries, we operate under two signature brands, ALDO and Call It Spring, and we are the core footwear partner for Sperry in North America. The ALDO Group is also an industry-recognized wholesale licensed partner, specializing in the design, sourcing, and distribution of fashion footwear, handbags, and accessories. Our diverse portfolio includes household brands such as ROXY, Brooks Brothers, Ted Baker, Hunter, and G.H.BASS. In addition to our head office in Montreal, the ALDO Group maintains international offices in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.aldogroup.com .

Enjoy meaningful recognition, flexible work options, great on‑site perks, generous discounts, and the pride of being part of a brand that leads with people, the planet, and its partners at heart.

Overview

The ALDO Group is looking for an energetic, self-motivated and highly organized individual to support the Call It Spring Footwear Buying team. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with excellent attention to detail, an interest in fashion and product, and the ability to understand both the merchant and operational aspects of the business. This person will work directly with the Buying team and act as a key liaison between Buying and cross-functional partners including POM, Retail Demand, Allocation, Product Development, Marketing, Visual Merchandising and E-commerce. The Buying Coordinator will support the team with purchase order coordination, in‑season management, assortment and data maintenance, reporting, and seasonal and cross‑functional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Order & In-Season Management

Support the Buying team in weekly in‑season management activities

Run the Weekly Recap from the dashboard and send to the Buying team, including sales, inventory and availability

Input approved lines into the ISM template based on Buyer recommendations

Follow up with POM and Retail Demand on factory pushes, advancements and split POs

Track outstanding actions and ensure updates are completed accurately and on time

Repeats

Input approved lines into the repeat template based on Buyer recommendations

Follow up with POM and Retail Demand on execution

Request MSRs from Allocation and coordinate required follow-up

Sprints

Input approved Sprint lines based on Buyer recommendations

Coordinate with POM and Retail Demand on execution and follow-up

Data & Assortment Maintenance

Complete retail price updates in RMM

Maintain seasonal assortment sheets throughout the product lifecycle, including:

New lines

Quantity revisions

Cluster revisions

Delivery date revisions

Ensure assortment information remains accurate and current across working files and systems

Build and maintain the Product Strategy report used by Marketing and Visual Merchandising

Ensure product and assortment information within the report remains current and accurate

Support the Buying team with additional reporting and analysis as required

Marketing & Cross‑Functional Support

Own and maintain Footwear product match-back lists for E-commerce and Allocation

Maintain Go-to-Market product selections

Ensure GTM selections remain aligned with assortment updates and product availability

Support requests from cross-functional departments including Visual Merchandising, PR, Marketing, E-commerce and Product Development

General Administrative Support

Maintain the recap room and ensure product is organized and current

Provide general administrative support to the Buying team as required

Key Requirements

College diploma or Bachelor’s degree in a related program

1 to 2 years of working experience; retail or fashion background is an asset

Understanding of the retail buying cycle is an asset

Strong analytical skills and comfort working with sales and product data

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent communication and follow-up skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Strong team player with the ability to work cross‑functionally

Self‑motivated, proactive and willing to take ownership

Strong interest in footwear, fashion, product and consumer trends

Building a culture of belonging

We firmly believe that the diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and identities is a fundamental strength of the ALDO Group. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and equitable work environment where everyone can reach their full potential and find their fit.