Seasonal Stock Support

KATE SPADE; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Mississauga is seeking a Support Associate to manage inbound deliveries, ensure merchandise organization, and support the sales floor. Ideal candidates have retail experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift heavy boxes. This role offers benefits including health insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and discounts on products.

Benefits

Health benefits

401(k) savings plan

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Willing to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a retail industry as a stock associate.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process inbound deliveries in a timely manner.
• Ensure proper organization and accessibility of merchandise.
• Support floor moves and ensure selling floor is stocked throughout the day.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task

Results-driven

Flexibility to change

Education

High school degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles.

Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio - a global house of brands committed to stretching what's possible. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Position

Job Title: Support Associate

Primary Purpose

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to:

• Manage and process inbound deliveries in a timely manner; monitor to prioritize the daily workload.
• Ensure proper organization and accessibility of merchandise.
• Be knowledgeable of stock including quantity, how many units are on hand, and what is and is not selling.
• Support floor moves and ensure selling floor is stocked throughout the day.
• Conduct price changes and markdowns as necessary.
• Maintain overall cleanliness and organization standards on the selling floor, in the stockroom, and offsite.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Willing to work in and promote a team oriented environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task, results driven and flexible to change
• Minimum 1-2 year experience in a retail industry of relevant experience as a stock associate
• High school degree preferred

Physical Requirements

• Must be available to work store schedule, as needed, including evenings, weekends, holidays
• Ability to frequently lift and carry boxes weighing up to 60 pounds
• Ability to load boxes in and out of delivery truck (offsite/warehouse only)
• Must be able to work effectively under pressure in a high energy and high traffic environment
• Standing for extended periods of time
• On a frequent basis, requires the ability to stoop, kneel, and crouch

Our Competencies for All Employees

• Courage: Doesn’t hold back...; provides current, direct, complete, and "actionable" feedback; faces issues promptly.
• Creativity: Generates new and unique ideas; makes connections between notions.
• Customer Focus: Meets the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; builds trust and relationships.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Adapts to change; handles risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results: Exceeds goals; strong bottom-line orientation.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people; builds rapport and diplomacy.
• Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly; open to change; analyzes successes and failures for improvement.

Our Competencies for All People Managers

• Strategic Agility: Sees ahead clearly; articulates credible visions and plans.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides development opportunities and plans; supports growth.
• Building Effective Teams: Fosters morale, open dialogue, and teamwork.

Benefits and Compensation

General Description of All Benefits: Our company offers a number of benefits to eligible employees, including health benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance and disability insurance. Eligible employees are also able to enroll in our company's 401(k) savings plan and take paid time off for wellness needs and vacations. For additional information about our benefits, refer to U.S. Store Compensation & Benefits.

General Description of Other Compensation: Eligible employees will be able to receive discounts on certain products and incentive compensation.