Senior Merchandise Buyer – Outerwear & Accessories

Rw And CO; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ultimate Flexibility

Well-Being Program

Flexible Time Off

Exclusive Discounts

Referral Rewards

Growth opportunities

Job summary

RW & CO is seeking a Senior Merchandise Buyer – Outerwear & Accessories to lead two growth categories and a team of four. You’ll shape the assortment strategy, build strong vendor partnerships, and collaborate with Design, Planning, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and E-commerce to deliver compelling collections.

You’ll balance creativity with commercial performance, coach your team in buying best practices, drive category performance, and champion positive change while keeping the customer at

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in fashion buying or merchandising, ideally with expertise in Outerwear or Accessories.
• Experience leading and coaching teams, with a passion for helping people grow and succeed.
• A great eye for product, strong commercial instincts, and the customer-first mindset.
• Strong assortment planning, product development, and vendor negotiation skills.
• Confidence working with financials, sales trends, and category performance to drive results.
• A positive, collaborative leadership style, with curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence others.
• Bilingual in French and English to collaborate with international suppliers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Own the vision: Build and execute winning strategies for Outerwear and Accessories, identifying opportunities to grow the business and elevate the customer experience.
• Curate the assortment: Lead assortment planning and product development, bringing together trends, customer insights, quality, and commercial performance.
• Lead and inspire: Guide, coach, and develop a team of four, fostering a positive, collaborative environment where people can grow and perform at their best.
• Share your expertise: Coach your team on buying best practices, strategic decision-making, assortment planning, and business performance.
• Build strong partnerships: Develop strategic vendor relationships, lead negotiations, and drive the right balance of product, quality, cost, and profitability.
• Drive the business: Own category performance, analyze results, and turn insights into opportunities for growth.
• Connect the dots: Collaborate closely with Design, Planning, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and E-commerce to bring a cohesive product vision to life.
• Champion positive change: Bring fresh ideas, encourage new ways of thinking, and help your team navigate change with confidence and adaptability.

Skills

Fashion buying

Merchandising

Team leadership

Customer-first mindset

Assortment planning

Vendor negotiation

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Bilingual (French & English)

Job description

• Full-time
• Business Type: Head Office - RW
• Department ID: 23500 - Merchandising-RW
• Job Type: New Position - HO/DC
• Status: Permanent

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

Are you passionate about great product, have a strong eye for style, and love building collections that connect with customers? Are you a natural leader who enjoys developing people, driving results, and bringing fresh ideas to the table?

At RW&CO., we're looking for a Senior Merchandise Buyer – Outerwear & Accessories to lead two exciting growth categories and a team of four.

This is an opportunity for a strategic, product-driven leader who knows how to balance creativity with commercial performance. You'll shape the assortment strategy, build strong vendor partnerships, and work closely with cross-functional teams to bring compelling collections to life.

We're looking for someone who leads with positivity, embraces change, and knows how to bring out the best in their team while keeping the customer at the heart of every decision.

What You’ll Do

• Own the vision: Build and execute winning strategies for Outerwear and Accessories, identifying opportunities to grow the business and elevate the customer experience.
• Curate the assortment: Lead assortment planning and product development, bringing together trends, customer insights, quality, and commercial performance.
• Lead and inspire: Guide, coach, and develop a team of four, fostering a positive, collaborative environment where people can grow and perform at their best.
• Share your expertise: Coach your team on buying best practices, strategic decision-making, assortment planning, and business performance.
• Build strong partnerships: Develop strategic vendor relationships, lead negotiations, and drive the right balance of product, quality, cost, and profitability.
• Drive the business: Own category performance, analyze results, and turn insights into opportunities for growth.
• Connect the dots: Collaborate closely with Design, Planning, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and E-commerce to bring a cohesive product vision to life.
• Champion positive change: Bring fresh ideas, encourage new ways of thinking, and help your team navigate change with confidence and adaptability.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in fashion buying or merchandising, ideally with expertise in Outerwear or Accessories.
• Experience leading and coaching teams, with a passion for helping people grow and succeed.
• A great eye for product, strong commercial instincts, and the customer-first mindset.
• Strong assortment planning, product development, and vendor negotiation skills.
• Confidence working with financials, sales trends, and category performance to drive results.
• A positive, collaborative leadership style, with curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence others.
• Bilingual in French and English to collaborate with international suppliers and partners.

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.

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