Junior Merchandise Buyer - Hybrid, Discounts & Growth

RCL - Reitmans Canada Ltd/Ltée; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Benefits program

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Referral rewards

Bonuses & tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Reitmans (Canada) Limited, parent to PENN. Penningtons, is seeking a curious Junior Merchandise Buyer to join the Merchandising team. You’ll support assortment planning, product information, SKU setup and seasonal updates, gaining hands-on exposure to fashion buying.

You’ll collaborate with Buying, Design and cross-functional partners to shape assortments, track trends and ensure collections reflect customer preferences and market opportunities.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Fashion Merchandising or related field.
• At least 1 year of merchandising, buying, product development, or related fashion experience.
• Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assortment planning, product information, SKU setup, line sheets and seasonal updates.
• Monitor sales and product trends to support buying decisions.
• Research fashion trends, pricing and customer preferences to keep assortments competitive.
• Prepare reports and insights for seasonal reviews and collection planning.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Design and other partners to align product details and priorities.
• Track timelines and ensure smooth product lifecycle execution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Curious mindset

Education

College diploma in Fashion Merchandising

Tools

Excel

Product information systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Reitmans (Canada) Limited, parent to PENN. Penningtons, is seeking a curious Junior Merchandise Buyer to join the Merchandising team. You’ll support assortment planning, product information, SKU setup and seasonal updates, gaining hands-on exposure to fashion buying.

You’ll collaborate with Buying, Design and cross-functional partners to shape assortments, track trends and ensure collections reflect customer preferences and market opportunities.