Junior Buyer / Analyst - Defender Industries

FortNine; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of boating equipment, part of FortNine, seeks a Junior Buyer/Analyst in Montreal. The role involves analyzing sales trends, managing inventory, and collaborating across teams to support purchasing decisions. Candidates with a degree in related fields and experience in eCommerce or retail are encouraged to apply. The company values data-driven individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

Paid personal days

Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, life)

Unlimited free healthy snacks and drinks

Clean, newly built office environment

Located near public transport with free parking

Ergonomic workstations

Supportive, friendly coworkers

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a business analyst, merchandising analyst, or support role.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel functions.
• Working knowledge of SQL a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales performance and manage purchase orders.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and support product transitions.
• Use SQL and Excel to support data-driven decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Business math

Education

Degree or Certificate in business, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

Defender Industries is a leading supplier of boating equipment and marine accessories, serving passionate boaters with quality products and expert support. As part of the FortNine group, we're looking for someone curious about our industry and ready to join!

As a Junior Buyer/Analyst, you’ll be responsible for optimizing purchasing decisions across your assigned categories by using data to drive sales, protect margins, and manage inventory risk. This role combines analytical work—like evaluating sales trends, inventory levels, and vendor performance—with hands-on buying execution, including managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and supporting cross-functional teams through product transitions and promotions.

This role will be based in Montreal, QC. Remote applicants outside the Greater Montreal Area are not currently being considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze sales performance, inventory levels, and supplier metrics using various tools like SQL queries and Excel functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query) to support data-driven buying decisions
• Create and manage purchase orders in alignment with forecasted demand, sales patterns, and promotional calendars. Follow-up with vendors on order status, lead times, backorders, and delivery schedules
• Support product transitions (new/discontinued SKUs) through timely purchasing and clear handoff to the Pricing Specialist and E-commerce teams
• Collaborate with Product Managers to align purchase timing with product life cycles and business goals
• Support the team with ad hoc projects to improve efficiency of the buying process, leveraging data
  
  

Qualifications:

• Degree or Certificate in business, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related field, a strong asset, but not required!
• 1-2 years of experience in a business analyst, merchandising analyst, or purchasing/buying support role (preferably in eCommerce or retail)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, nested IFs, and ideally Power Query or Power Pivot)
• Working knowledge of SQL for querying and analyzing relational databases a plus
• Basic business math required with the ability to interpret data trends and translate findings into actionable buying decisions
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Ability toprioritize tasksin a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  
  

What we offer:

• The Starting Salary for this position is between $50000 - $60000 a year
• Paid personal days
• Health Insurance including medical, dental, vision and life
• Unlimited free healthy snacks and drinks on site
• Quiet, clean and newly built office environment
• Located within a 5-minute walk from Du College station (orange line) and offering free parking
• Ergonomic workstations and the best tools made available to you
• Hard working, respectful and friendly coworkers
• Free parking or easy access via public transit
• A strong culture that encourages collective accomplishments and enables individual progression. We have great parties
  
  

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