Merchandising Coordinator

Lamour; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apparel company in Montreal is seeking a dedicated Merchandising Coordinator to assist in product development and buying processes. This role involves supporting product approval, managing samples inventory, and collaborating with design and supply chain teams. Ideal candidates have experience in merchandising, strong organizational skills, and are bilingual in French and English. The position offers attractive benefits, including flexible hours, health insurance, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

100% free public transit

Flex hours

Free breakfast on Fridays

Early Fridays

Gift card on birthdays

Summer rooftop terrace

Team events & celebrations

On-site free gym access

Indoor bike parking

Health & Dental insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in apparel merchandising, planning, or sales.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure alignment on timelines with Merchandise and Sales teams.
• Prepare seasonal production bookings and manage item data entry.
• Collaborate with teams to improve merchandising processes.

Skills

Apparel merchandising

Planning

Strong communication skills

Advanced knowledge in Excel

Ability to work independently

Bilingual (French and English)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Blue Cherry

Job description

Family-owned since 1953, Lamour Inc. has earned a reputation for being the best choice in socks, performance apparel, hosiery and lingerie. In fact, we're among the world's top 5 players in activewear basics, the world's leading manufacturer of seamless garments, and one of Canada's leading sock manufacturers.

As a one-stop shop, we work innovatively and passionately to deliver exceptional quality and value to a diverse international customer base. It's our focus on performance fabric technology and product innovation, investment in manufacturing excellence, speed-to-market and supply chain execution that enables us to build meaningful, strong and sustainable retail partnerships across multiple trade channels.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Merchandising Coordinator to assist in our product development and buying process. This role involves supporting the product approval process with the brand, preparing buys for the new season, owning samples inventory and organization. You'll work closely with our design, supply chain, and merchandise teams to make sure our product launches are a success. You'll get to be part of bringing fresh and innovative products to the market while supporting our brand goals and helping our business grow.

Responsibilities

Go-to-Market Execution

• Partner with Merchandise and Sales team to ensure alignment on timelines, product strategy, and go-to-market execution.
• Prepare seasonal product production bookings with the production of purchase documents.
• Support internal order management process for corporate sales of our licensed products.
• Own and organize samples library, support with sending samples to buyers. Support Merchandise/Brand Director with various merchandising tasks.

Operational & Systems Management

• Request color codes to design department once catalogs are approved.
• Manage and optimize item setup and lifecycle in Blue Cherry, ensuring accurate and timely data entry for SKUs.
• Request UPCs once items are set up in Blue Cherry.
• Document and improve merchandising processes in collaboration with the team.
• Take part in the creation and optimization of a seasonal calendar to support consistent on time delivery and delivery to our customers.
• Participate in automation project for item set up process and buys, to improve speed to market.
• Submit product developments for corporate approval (e.g., Royalty Zone submissions).
• Provide backup support to team members as needed across merchandise team.

Requirements

• Apparel merchandising, planning, apparel sales and or assistant buyer background.
• Highly organized, detail oriented and strong communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge in Excel and Microsoft Office tools.
• Able to multitask and re-prioritize workload based on business demands and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in French and English.

Benefits

AVANTAGES ET BÉNÉFICES

• 100% free public transit - Your commute is on us!
• Flex hours - Enjoy 12 flex days per year to work from home
• Free breakfast on Fridays - Start your last workday of the week with something tasty on us!
• Early Fridays - Wrap up at 4:00 PM... or 1:30 PM in the summer!
• A gift card on your birthday - happy birthday from us to you!
• Summer rooftop terrace vibes - Work breaks with a view.
• 5 à 7 summer hangout - Chill out at Esplanade Louvain, an outdoor space with gardens and music right next door.
• Team events & celebrations - Big thanks to our social committee for keeping the fun going!
• On-site free gym access - Includes weight room, yoga, bootcamp, and Zumba classes.
• Indoor bike parking - Ride worry-free, rain or shine.
• Health & Dental - Insurance? We got you covered!