Merchandising Coordinator

Birks Group; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible and hybrid schedule

Tele-medicine

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Birks, a luxury jewellery retailer established in 1879, invites a Junior Merchandising Coordinator for its Downtown Montreal corporate office. You will manage product setup, PO processing, and vendor coordination to ensure inventory accuracy and smooth merchandising operations.

The role requires a university degree and strong MS Office skills; AS400 and MS Dynamics are assets. Bilingual in French and English, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• University degree in any related field.
• No prior experience required.
• Experience in retail or fashion is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office; AS400 and MS Dynamics are assets.
• Bilingual in French and English, oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain purchase orders (POs).
• UPC creation for new and existing products.
• Upload UPC product images to designated drive.
• Ensure product data integrity across systems.
• Support special orders and replenishment activities.
• Monitor product availability and inventory flow.
• Follow up on vendor orders to ensure timely deliveries.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and cross-functional coordination.

Skills

MS Office

Bilingual (French & English)

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Adaptable to fast-paced environment

Education

University Degree in related field

Tools

AS400

MS Dynamics

Job description

BIRKS. PURE DELIGHT.

Established since 1879, Birks is a luxury jewellery store whose reputation is built on quality, exclusivity, unique design and excellence in service. We pride ourselves in offering meaningful experiences and in building intimate relationships with each of our clients.

As a Junior Merchandising Coordinator for our Birks Corporate Office, located in Downtown Montreal, you will get to embody our belief in the promise of a brighter tomorrow through each interaction. As such, you will get to work in a highly motivated team that values excellence, hard work and teamwork.

ARE YOU OUR HIDDEN GEM?

Under the general direction of the Director of merchandising, Watches the Merchandising Coordinator supports day-to-day merchandising operations by managing product setup, order processing, and vendor coordination. This role ensures accurate execution of inventory flow and supports the Buyer/Director in driving efficient merchandising processes. Also, this role maintains strong vendor relationships in an effective, efficient, and professional manner with all internal and external key partners. He/she will work closely with the buying and planning team in a dynamic and fast past environment.

In Addition, the Merchandising Coordinator will be expected to…

• Create and maintain purchase orders (POs)
• UPC creation for new and existing products
• Maintain and upload UPC product images onto Z drive
• Ensure product data integrity across merchandising systems
• Support Special Orders
• Support replenishment activities to maintain appropriate stock levels
• Assist in monitoring product availability and inventory flow
• Follow up on vendor orders to ensure timely deliveries and resolve discrepancies
• Support ongoing communication with vendors regarding order status and product availability
• Assist in maintaining strong working relationships with brand partners
• Ensure adherence to merchandising processes and timelines
• Support process coordination to maintain efficiency and accuracy in operations
• Support the Buyer/Director on merchandising initiatives and projects
• Assist with cross-functional coordination as needed (Planning, Operations, etc.)

Our ideal candidate has…

• University Degree in any related field
• No previous experience in a similar role is needed
• Strong understanding or experience in retail or fashion environment
• MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point)
• AS400 and MS Dynamics (asset)
• Being able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented
• Solid organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build relationships
• Bilingual (French & English ; oral and written)
• * Please note that due to the nature of the responsibilities of the position, a proficient level of English is required, in particular to communicate on a regular basis with employees and managers outside of Quebec

OUR PROMISE OF DELIGHT

In return for your commitment to excellence, we offer…

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid schedule
• Tele-medicine
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program

Come join us at Birks, and let your true self shine! Are you the gem we are looking for?