Footwear Assistant Product Developer-Buyer

Ardene; Laval; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardene in Laval, Quebec invites applications for a Product Developer/Buyer Assistant on our Footwear and Handbag team. You will coordinate sample requests, negotiate costs with overseas suppliers, and manage product data, samples and technical packs.

You’ll attend fit sessions, support sign-offs and buyer meetings, monitor sales performance, and help with data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment. Strong Excel/PLM and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education completed in a relevant field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a related role.
• Knowledge of footwear and handbags is a plus.
• Experience with overseas suppliers.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Strong Excel/PLM and MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with suppliers, coordinate sample requests, negotiate costs and track production progress
• Maintain and update internal systems, data entry, purchase order creation
• Manage product data, samples, and technical packs
• Attend fit sessions and collaborate with teams on product approval
• Assist in preparing for sign offs, product and buying meetings and trade events
• Monitor sales performance and assist in making data-driven decisions
• Conduct trend, market and competitor research to inform product development
• Support additional projects and tasks as needed

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Post-secondary education in a field relevant to product development/buying

Tools

Excel

PLM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

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Locations

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Headquarters

Laval, QC H7X4G8, CAN

• On-site


• Footwear


• Full-Time


• Requisition #: FOOTW001524

Description

WHO YOU ARE:

We are currently looking for an Product Developer/Buyer Assistant to join our Footwear and Handbag team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Footwear and Handbags and working closely with the team, you will be responsible to:

• Communicate with suppliers, coordinate sample requests, negotiate costs and track production progress


• Maintain and update internals systems, data entry, purchase order creation


• Manage product data, samples, and technical packs


• Attend fit sessions and collaborate with teams on product approval


• Assist in preparing for sign offs, product and buying meetings and trade events


• Monitor sales performance and assist in making data driven decisions


• Conduct trend, market and competitor research to inform product development


• Support additional projects and tasks as needed

WHAT YOU’ll NEED:

• Completion of post-secondary education in a pertinent field of study


• Minimum of two years of experience in a related role


• Knowledge & experience in footwear and handbags a plus


• Experience working with overseas suppliers


• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken)


• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, PLM


• Ability to work independently and in a team


• Excellent organizational, communication and negotiation skills


• Enjoys working in a fast-paced and demanding environment

Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used to support certain stages of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications. AI is used as a tool to assist our hiring team and does not make hiring or rejection decisions. All employment decisions are made by Ardene's recruitment team.

Ardene is an equal opportunity employer, and as such, does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment on the basis of an individual’s race, ancestry, color, place of origin, religion, gender, gender identity, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, family status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.