Merchandise Buyer, Footwear

Reitmans (Canada) Limited; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ultimate Flexibility

Well-Being program

Flexible Time Off

Discounts 50%

Referral rewards

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Reitmans (Canada) Limited is seeking a Merchandise Buyer for Footwear in Montreal on a 1-year contract. You will shape assortments aligned with our PENN.

brand vision, focusing on sales, margin and customer insights to drive smart decisions across the season. You will report to the Director of Merchandising and collaborate with Design, Planning & Allocation, Sourcing, Marketing and Visual Merchandising to ensure relevant and inspiring assortments for our customers.

Qualifications

• University or College degree in Merchandising Management or Fashion Marketing.
• Minimum 5 years of merchandising management/retail buying experience.
• Billingual French and English.
• Proven people management and leadership skills.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Build compelling seasonal assortments that reflect the PENN. customer, brand direction and key fashion trends.
• Partner with Planning & Allocation to determine quantities, product flow and inventory needs by channel and store profile.
• Analyze sales, margin, inventory and product performance to identify opportunities and make informed in-season decisions.
• Manage your business with a strong focus on sales, gross margin, inventory productivity and profitability.
• Develop pricing strategies that balance customer value, competitive positioning and margin objectives.
• Manage the seasonal buying calendar, ensuring key milestones and deliverables are met.

Skills

Merchandising management

Retail buying

People management

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Bilingual French & English

Education

University or College degree in Merchandising Management or Fashion Marketing

Job description

• Job Type: Replacement
• Status: Temporary
• Employment Duration: 12 months

Company Description

For 100 years, Reitmans (Canada) Limited (RCL) has defined the Canadian retail fashion landscape with its three iconic brands, Reitmans, RW&CO. and PENN. Penningtons. We're excited about what we’ll build together next.

Our vision is to empower Canadians to live confidently, and our mission is to create collections of uncompromising style and quality for all.

We believe great people do their best work alongside other great people. Here, you’ll have a voice, be challenged to grow and be part of a team driven by curiosity, bold thinking and ownership.

Come raise the bar of Canadian fashion with us.

Job Description

1-Year Contract

The Opportunity

At PENN., great product starts with understanding our customer — what she wants, what inspires her, and what will make her come back.

As a MerchandiseBuyer, Footwear you’ll help shape assortments that bring our brand vision to life while delivering strong commercial results. You’ll combine your eye for fashion and emerging trends with a strong understanding of sales, margin and customer insights to make smart product decisions throughout the season.

Reporting to the Director, Merchandising, you’ll work closely with Design, Planning & Allocation, Sourcing, Marketing and Visual Merchandising to build and commercialize assortments that are relevant, inspiring and right for our customer.

What You’ll Do

• Build compelling seasonal assortments that reflect the PENN. customer, brand direction and key fashion trends.
• Partner with Planning & Allocation to determine quantities, product flow and inventory needs by channel and store profile.
• Analyze sales, margin, inventory and product performance to identify opportunities and make informed in-season decisions.
• Manage your business with a strong focus on sales, gross margin, inventory productivity and profitability.
• Develop pricing strategies that balance customer value, competitive positioning and margin objectives.
• Manage the seasonal buying calendar, ensuring key milestones and deliverables are met.

Qualifications

Who you are:

• University or College degree in Merchandising Management or Fashion Marketing
• Minimum 5 years of merchandising management/ retail buying experience
• Billingual French and English
• Proven people management and leadership skills
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills

Additional Information

What Sets Us Apart:

• Ultimate Flexibility*: Enjoy a hybrid work environment that ensures the perfect balance between work and personal life.
• Well-Being First: Access a comprehensive benefits program designed to take care of you.
• Flexible Time Off*: Paid leave, sick days, and vacation time to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
• Exclusive Discounts*: Enjoy 50% off regular-priced items from PENN. Penningtons, Reitmans, and RW&CO.
• Referral Rewards*: Refer your professional network and earn a bonus for helping us grow our talented team
• Growth opportunities*: Annual bonuses, career advancement, and tuition reimbursement to help you reach your professional goals.

*Certain conditions apply

Total rewards are aligned with your employment status, offering different perks depending on whether you're full-time, part-time, or under contract.

Reitmans (Canada) Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where everyone belongs. If you are contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation required throughout the recruitment process. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to support an accessible candidate's experience.

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We thank all applicants. Only selected candidates will be contacted.